[sumeethaldankar]

Hi
To fit my K&N in a cooler area under the hood , want to relocate my can at the location behind the current positioning of the conical filter.(please see pic).I wanted to know to from the gurus here whether relocating the canister from the orginal position to a different one will have any adverse affect on the car.
Also am not sure what the canister is used for? I had the conical fitted from Automech and they were in a way suggested that i could remove the can but i didn't go with that.
So,BHPians please suggest

thanks

[im_srini]

Hi Sumeet, do you mean the EVAP canister ? The EVAP canister is part of the evaporative emissions control system & basically uses activated charcoal to absorb fuel vapors.

Relocating the canister shouldn't be an issue, but do you have the space ?

[sumeethaldankar]

Originally Posted by im_srini

Hi Sumeet, do you mean the EVAP canister ? The EVAP canister is part of the evaporative emissions control system & basically uses activated charcoal to absorb fuel vapors.

Relocating the canister shouldn't be an issue, but do you have the space ?

Hi srini
If you see the pic i am actually talking about the black can to left of the engine bay.I was thinking of relocating it to the some other place
so that i route the air intake pipe as my current setup allows the filter to suck in hot air from the exhaust fan thus defeating the purpose of the
intake itslef.
I was wondering if i located it to some other place whether it will cause any issue due changes in the length of the pipe etc.As for space
i guess i will have to get it fixed at the back next to the engine light
thanks

[vikram_d]

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

I was wondering if i located it to some other place whether it will cause any issue due changes in the length of the pipe etc.As for space
i guess i will have to get it fixed at the back next to the engine light
thanks

You can fix it anywhere. The pipe lengths do not matter in this case. You can even completely remove it. Should not make any difference to the performance of your car.

[sumeethaldankar]

Originally Posted by vikram_d

You can fix it anywhere. The pipe lengths do not matter in this case. You can even completely remove it. Should not make any difference to the performance of your car.

I was wondering if you could tell me what exactly it does ?

[vikram_d]

Originally Posted by im_srini

The EVAP canister is part of the evaporative emissions control system & basically uses activated charcoal to absorb fuel vapors.

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

I was wondering if you could tell me what exactly it does ?

Srini has already answered your question. More detailed information can be found at

WikiAnswers - What is an evaporator canister

[sumeethaldankar]

Hi Guys ,finally moved the can to accomodate the K&N.Here the pics before and after.
Had get rid of the windshield washer fluid container,might get it fixed elsewhere later before the onset of the monsoon.(May be will have a new thread titled "Postioning the windshield wahser container" ;-).Hey mods,just kidding)

thanks

[Swapnil4585]

Bumping up a very old thread.

Where in the Altis, is the canister located? Want to check for its health.

Also, is this repairable and reusable?