Evaporative Emissions System Outline: Overview

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The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system prevents fuel vapor build-up in the sealed fuel tank. Fuel vapors trapped in the sealed tank are vented through the vapor valve assembly on top of the tank. The vapors leave the valve assembly through a single vapor line and continue to the fuel vapor storage canister (located in the rear of vehicle along the frame rail) for storage until the vapors are purged to the engine for burning. The EVAP system uses the Evaporative Emission Monitor to detect all leaks greater than 0.040 inch anywhere in the system.

The Evaporative Emission System Monitor is a PCM on-board strategy designed to test the proper operation of the evaporative emissions system. The monitor tests the system components' functions and the system's ability to flow fuel vapors (hydrocarbons) to the engine (intake manifold). DTCs associated with the evaporative emission system are P0442 and P0455.