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Old 12-27-2011   #48
Ccmano
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sparks, NV
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Default Re: Passed CA Emissions

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF View Post
Just failed for the second time.Got the Max Nox level down to 638 but nowhere under the Max 502 it needs to be.Im off to see a smog Referee in a week.Have no idea what thats going to be like.I just might have a $40,000 paper weight in my garage until these D!CKHEADS that run the State start doing the right thing,like thats going to happen.I cant be the only one in the State with this problem.
Jeff,

There has to be something wrong with your cars emissions system based on the results I'm seeing posted here including mine. It's very possible that the ultra low miles on your car contributed to the issue. Constant cold starts and little driving to get the cats heated over 20+ years may have contaminated the cats and/or the O2 sensors. If I were in your position I would start with a bottle of the CRC additive to see if that cleans the cats and sensors as it says it does. Next I would change out the O2 sensors, they're not that expensive and relatively easy to replace. They may be leaning your motor out too much if they're off. Then retest to see if there is any impact.

Keep us posted.
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