Happy Friday Volks, My state has increasingly rigid emission requirements. However, diesels are exempt from testing. Also, 80 percent of the population of my state is concentrated along a roughly one hundred mile corridor (Wasatch Front). I wonder about the rapidly increasing number of respiratory illnesses and allergies in my area when I see black smoke rolling out the tailpipes of the rapidly increasing number of diesel powered vehicles. Particulates don't seem to concern the EPA. What's up? I really like to fantasize about the possibility of putting a TDI in my 89 someday. Power, efficiency, economy.... . . nice package. They appear to run clean. What's the scoop on particulates? Are they in fact clean? PS Anybody seen a bad running Rabbit diesel lately smoking down the road at tweny miles per hour lately? How could they not be terrible polluters? regards, Fred 89 Westy (runs very clean) |
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