Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(5)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(5)

Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement Service

How much does a Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement is $282 with $187 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SELV8-5.0LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$489.39Shop/Dealer Price$600.49 - $894.42
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SELV8-5.0LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$469.39Shop/Dealer Price$580.52 - $874.47
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SELV8-5.0LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$469.39Shop/Dealer Price$580.52 - $874.47
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SELV8-5.0LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$469.39Shop/Dealer Price$580.48 - $874.40
Show example Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement prices

What is the Evaporative Emission Control Canister all about?

Have you ever been around a vintage or classic car that emanated a raw fuel odor, yet no leaks were apparent? Gasoline vapors are very harmful if inhaled; they contain damaging chemicals such as benzene and toluene, which can cause headaches, nausea, and breathing problems. Vehicle manufacturers are required to limit the amount of fuel vapors that can be emitted from a vehicle. The evaporative emissions system consists of a charcoal canister, valves, hoses and a sealed fuel cap.

When fuel vapors are produced inside the fuel tank due to evaporation, they are collected inside the charcoal canister, or evaporative emission control canister. At a time determined by the engine control module, the fumes collected in the charcoal canister are purged through a valve and sent into the engine to burn as part of the air/fuel mixture. Dust and dirt from regular driving conditions can accumulate on the emission control canister, causing the purge and vent solenoids or valves to fail. It is also possible for the charcoal canister itself to crack either due to impact or harsh environmental conditions. When this happens, raw fuel or fuel vapors are lost into the environment around your vehicle, and a noticeable fuel smell can occur.

Keep in mind:

  • Many evaporative emissions-related Check Engine light codes are caused by a loose or leaking fuel cap.

How it's done:

  • The evaporative emission control canister is faulty and needs replacement
  • The defective canister is removed
  • The new canister is installed
  • The engine is scanned for codes
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper operation and no check engine light comes on.

Our recommendation:

Though regular maintenance or scheduled replacement is not necessary, the charcoal canister can become clogged from moisture or contaminants in the fuel. If the charcoal canister is damaged and leaking, or if a diagnosis determines the charcoal canister or one of its components is responsible for a Check Engine light illuminating, have the evaporative emission control canister replaced by one of our expert mechanics.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Evaporative Emission Control Canister?

  • Check Engine light is on
  • Raw fuel smell from the back of your vehicle near the fuel tank

How important is this service?

If the evaporative emission control canister is not replaced when it is diagnosed, other problems with your vehicle may go undetected as the Check Engine light will illuminate for dozens of other reasons. Because fuel vapors are dangerous to inhale, and a fuel leak can cause a fire, you should replace the charcoal canister as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(5)

Rating Summary
5
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0

Theodore

16 years of experience
1601 reviews
Theodore
16 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL V8-5.0L - Windows - Seattle, Washington
Theodore was excellent! He was on time and did what he said. He even worked through a hailstorm!!

Herman

13 years of experience
86 reviews
Herman
13 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL V8-5.0L - Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) - Miami Beach, Florida
I have used his services twice and both times he has done a great job.

Herman

13 years of experience
86 reviews
Herman
13 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL V8-5.0L - Spark Plugs - Miami Beach, Florida
As good as it gets.

Horus

11 years of experience
122 reviews
Horus
11 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL V8-5.0L - Power window is noisy - San Antonio, Texas
He knows a lot.

Excellent Rating

(5)

Rating Summary
5
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
Number of Mercedes-Benz 500SEL services completed
55+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Jeep Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
If If you are in the market for a used Jeep vehicle, you may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read...
How to Make a Traffic Light Turn Green
Traffic lights work by being triggered by motion sensors or have preset times. Keep your car in the center of the lane and not over the crosswalk.
How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Motor
Car windshield wiper motors remove water and debris from car windshields. If windshield wipers move at one speed or stop moving, replace the motor.

Car runs rough - 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood

Hi! Sometimes a bad spark plug wire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement) can result in what you are experiencing. If your vehicle is due for any scheduled maintenance (based on mileage), such as a tune up (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tune-up) (new spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor...

My car makes noise when accelerating and also takes long to accelerate then later it jumped and also make whistling noise

Hi there. What you are describing is commonly associated with an exhaust leak. This could be coming from the exhaust manifold (in the engine compartment) or underneath the vehicle. It is also possible that the noise is caused by a...

Ive been having issues with my car constantly need to have a jump in order to drive it. i bought a new battery and its still on

Continued jump starting is not recommended due to both personal risks and the possibility of damaging the car's electrical system. As far as the causes of the no start, if the issue is a discharged battery the alternator might not...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com