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Where does the fuel vapor run to and from - 1998 Buick Century

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It is from fuel tank to canister(charcoal) and then are burn to throttle body (evap system)
hope it helps

  • TimC Apr 14, 2014

    denis is right, comes from gas tank to charcoal canister to filter the fumes, then t throtle body to be burned before exiting into the environment, If you are having emission evap lights, check the egr sensors first considering they are easy to reach. Vapor sensor is on top of fuel tank and must be dropped to access. they are not a cheap part either. around $100 for a small sensor.

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