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what is the black canister behind front bumper

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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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I just saw a broken vacuum line going to this can but I don't no what it is or what it does
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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It runs vacuum to the heater vents, cruise control and auto trans kickdown. I relocated mine to inside the engine compartment
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Wow thanks man the explains a lot lol
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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a thing a ma jigg. I zip tied mine to the coolant overflow bottle.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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I will do. U think it will help with gas mileage
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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No. If you had a rough idle you may see an improvement
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