Adsorber. Purpose, malfunctions. Is it possible to turn it off?


In a car, the adsorber absorbs fuel vapor from the gas tank ventilation system and supplies it to the intake, because according to environmental standards, the gas tank must be isolated from the atmosphere.

From Wikipedia ;

Adsorber (from Latin ad - on, with and sorbeo - absorb) is a device for absorbing (thickening) a surface layer of a solid, called an adsorbent (absorber), of dissolved or gaseous substances, not accompanied by a chemical reaction. The adsorber is used in chemical, oil refining and other industries. The process occurring inside this apparatus is called adsorption.

Gasoline vapor filtration system. The diagram is quite conventional, but it reflects the essence. Gasoline vapor from the tank passes through a carbon filter, is cleaned and supplied to the inlet through a solenoid valve controlled by the ECU.

Now the first question is - why filter gasoline vapors if they still go into the intake? The answer is simple - adjusting the internal combustion engine control program by adding the nth number of clean air at the inlet is much easier than making adjustments based on the fuel-air mixture (gasoline vapor from the tank) of an unknown proportion.

And now the answer to the main question - why delete it? So, although some manufacturers claim that this device will have enough resources for the entire life of the car, we know that they are lying)

In general, over time, the adsorber becomes clogged and stops passing air. As a result, we get excess pressure in the tank, which interferes with the normal operation of the fuel pump. In the cabin (sometimes under the hood) we get a periodic smell of gasoline, the vapors of which are squeezed out of the ventilation tube. And the engine starts running on a rich mixture due to lack of air.

Now guess how our country solves this problem? That's right, most people simply throw out the adsorber and turn off the system as shown in the diagram:


A fuel filter from a carburetor classic is usually placed on the tube from the gas tank, and the solenoid valve, through which clean air should flow into the engine, is simply shut off with a bolt.

In the picture I already wrote that this is wrong and here’s why. This method of removing the adsorber only partially solves the problem. Yes, the smell of gasoline disappears, the tank is ventilated, but no air is supplied to the intake and the engine continues to run on a rich mixture.

And now the following diagram:


And now it already shows how it SHOULD be done. The same filter from the classics is put on the hose from the valve to the adsorber, which now serves as an air filter and prevents dirt from getting into the receiver. This is how the fuel-air mixture is brought to normal parameters.

Well, now a couple of visual photos of what it all really looks like:


Everything is clear here, one tube goes to the gas tank, the second through the valve to the engine.


Bottom part of the adsorber. There is a fitting for supplying air from the atmosphere so that a vacuum is not created in the adsorber.


So this is all done on my machine. I didn’t take a photo of the tube from the tank, it’s hard to get to it even without a phone

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Hi all! Today, I will tell you how to properly remove the adsorber on a VAZ 2110-12. First, a little background. It all started when one day I removed the locker from the rear left fender and saw frayed hoses clogged with dirt and some kind of container, which, as it turned out later, turned out to be a separator. Judging by the condition of the hoses, it was clear that the adsorber was not performing its function, but was just cracking the valve in vain. Even then, the first thoughts crept in about getting rid of this device. Recently, in connection with the transition to DBP, I had to switch to a sports engine management program, in which the adsorber is not involved. I still don’t understand whether the customizer considered it unnecessary to turn it on, or whether the firmware did not allow this, but one way or another, I decided to completely remove the adsorber from under the hood. The procedure for removing the adsorber is not complicated, but there are some aspects that you need to know.

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As you write, I’m inclined to think about bad firmware. And you tell me how you fixed the problem with the coil. Not logical. I am a private user of the Icebreaker firmware and recognize it as better than the factory one. Which I am not imposing. But traction is better, consumption is less (by 1.5 liters). Maybe the factory one will be better on your gasoline? (Because the main difference, let’s say, is the quality of the fuel) theoretically it can. In practice, I see more grateful reviews. I understood what I could do with the adsorber. Thanks for the tip!

How to check the adsorber valve. On our VAZs

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  • Date: November 1 at 20:42

The specific question is #8212; how to check the operation of the adsorber valve? This device is found on many new cars. It is designed to absorb excess carbon gases from the car's gas tank. Thus, this mechanism prevents the release of gases into the atmosphere. It was necessary to use a device of this type after the introduction of new restrictive Euro-3 and higher standards. When working properly, the car has a low level of pollutant gases in the exhaust, and there is also a slight reduction in fuel consumption. However, like any device, this engine element also tends to break. Failure can occur due to clogging of the adsorbent inside the absorber, as well as due to direct mechanical impact on the absorber body. In any case, problems begin when the engine operates...

First, a little definition.

The adsorber valve - essentially stands on a can that has activated carbon inside, is actually installed in the gas tank (or nearby, maybe in the power system) and absorbs excess gasoline vapors. This “can” absorbs them, condenses them and sends them back to the power system. But for proper and long-term operation it needs to be ventilated.

And now in more detail

How can I check the functionality of this device? An important element in the absorber is the valve. To understand the function, let's look at how the adsorber works. When the car is parked, a large amount of gasoline vapor can accumulate in its tank. Some of the vapor is caught by the recuperator, and the rest settles back into the tank. The part that was caught is sent to the adsorber. When the engine is running, the absorber valve closes and interrupts the access of vapors, now they are sent into the combustion chamber. Why is this necessary? When you start the car, our device prevents vapors from entering the exhaust manifold, thereby reducing the amount of harmful substances in the gas.

How to identify a problem at work?

The most common symptoms of malfunction include:

1) Sometimes the engine starts to run unstable at idle speed;

2) If clogged, you may feel a slight increase in fuel consumption;

3) The car engine does not start the first time when hot;

4) A noticeable loss of traction at low speeds. At higher speeds, the loss of torque is less sensitive.

Another common malfunction is the appearance of cracks in rubber plugs. Through these cracks (holes), additional air is sucked in, and as a result, leads to problems with the engine.

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In a car, the adsorber absorbs fuel vapor from the gas tank ventilation system and supplies it to the intake, because according to environmental standards, the gas tank must be isolated from the atmosphere.

From Wikipedia;

Adsorber (from Latin ad - on, with and sorbeo - absorb) is a device for absorbing (thickening) a surface layer of a solid, called an adsorbent (absorber), of dissolved or gaseous substances, not accompanied by a chemical reaction. The adsorber is used in chemical, oil refining and other industries. The process occurring inside this apparatus is called adsorption.

Gasoline vapor filtration system. The diagram is quite conventional, but it reflects the essence. Gasoline vapor from the tank passes through a carbon filter, is cleaned and supplied to the inlet through a solenoid valve controlled by the ECU.

Now the first question is - why filter gasoline vapors if they still go into the intake? The answer is simple - adjusting the internal combustion engine control program by adding the nth number of clean air at the inlet is much easier than making adjustments based on the fuel-air mixture (gasoline vapor from the tank) of an unknown proportion.

And now the answer to the main question - why delete it? So, although some manufacturers claim that this device will have enough resources for the entire life of the car, we know that they are lying)

In general, over time, the adsorber becomes clogged and stops passing air. As a result, we get excess pressure in the tank, which interferes with the normal operation of the fuel pump. In the cabin (sometimes under the hood) we get a periodic smell of gasoline, the vapors of which are squeezed out of the ventilation tube. And the engine starts running on a rich mixture due to lack of air.

Now guess how our country solves this problem? That's right, most people simply throw out the adsorber and turn off the system as shown in the diagram: A fuel filter from a classic carburetor is usually put on the tube from the gas tank, and the solenoid valve, through which clean air should flow into the engine, is simply turned off with a bolt.

In the picture I already wrote that this is wrong and here’s why. This method of removing the adsorber only partially solves the problem. Yes, the smell of gasoline disappears, the tank is ventilated, but no air is supplied to the intake and the engine continues to run on a rich mixture.

And now the following diagram: And it already shows how it SHOULD be done. The same filter from the classics is put on the hose from the valve to the adsorber, which now serves as an air filter and prevents dirt from getting into the receiver. This is how the fuel-air mixture is brought to normal parameters.

Well, now a couple of visual photos of what it all really looks like: Everything is clear here, one tube goes to the gas tank, the second through the valve to the engine.

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Bottom part of the adsorber. There is a fitting for supplying air from the atmosphere so that a vacuum is not created in the adsorber. So this is all done on my machine. I didn’t take a photo of the tube from the tank, it’s hard to get to it even without a phone

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And now in more detail

How can I check the functionality of this device? The fundamental element in the absorber is the valve. To understand the function, let’s look at how the adsorber works. When a car is parked, a huge amount of gasoline vapor can accumulate in its tank. Some of the vapor is caught by the recuperator, and the rest settles back into the tank. The part that was caught goes into the adsorber. When the engine is running, the absorber valve closes and interrupts the access of vapors, now they are sent to the combustion chamber. What is it for? When you start the car, our device prevents vapors from entering the exhaust manifold, thereby reducing the amount of harmful substances in the gas.

Signs of a malfunctioning adsorber

  • Uneven acceleration of the car;
  • Fuel tank indication failures;
  • A characteristic whistle when opening the tank lid;
  • Increased fuel consumption;
  • Tapping the engine when cold;

If such symptoms occur, we recommend that you contact your nearest diagnostician to determine the exact cause of the malfunction and subsequent repairs.

Clicking canister valve

If the adsorber valve operates with clicking, clicking sounds, or simply knocks, the first thing you need to do is make sure that the noise comes from it and not from other elements (rollers, timing belt, etc.). A common method of checking is to sharply depress the gas pedal, and if the sound does not change, then most likely this is the problem. This sound often appears in sub-zero weather. In this case, you need to contact a specialist to diagnose the EVAP system.


Canister valve on Lada Vesta: sometimes the clicking noise can be eliminated by adjusting the screw.

Operating principle

When the fuel is heated in the engine, the same hydrocarbon vapors appear, which, according to the laws of physics, rise upward into the separator, where most of them condense (return to a liquid state and flow back into the fuel tank, i.e. fuel savings occur). Residual gases are transferred through a steam line to an adsorber filled with activated carbon, which neutralizes them.

While the engine is running, there is another option for getting rid of harmful vapors - by redirecting them from the intake pipe. The temperature there is quite high, and the gas simply burns.

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