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Black Smoke After Refueling: EVAP Vapor Flooding vs a True Fueling Fault
Black smoke right after getting gas is not a normal gas-quality complaint until proven otherwise. In this timing window, excess fuel vapor entering through the EVAP purge path often explains the rich puff, loaded-up idle, and temporary stumble better than injectors, coils, or a random bad tank of fuel.
Likely related codes
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P0300 — Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected P0172 — System Too Rich (Bank 1) P0441 — Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow P0496 — Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow P0451 — Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range/Performance P0453 — Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor High Input