Date:         Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:28:06 -0800
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: got to get ready for emission testing
Comments: To: Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com>
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Sudhir -

I find if I DON'T change the oil before going to the test, my Hydrocarbons
(HC) are too high.  I make it a point to change the oil, both air and oil
filters, the park plugs and the cap two days before heading off the infamous
California Smog II inpsection.  If the Ignition Wires and/or Rotor look
suspect, I change them out as well. Never tried the alcohol/gas trick myself
though. Works everytime for me.

--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 1/18/06, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I run on alcohol/gas mix when I need to go get emissions.
> Just remember to drain the tank and put in good gas afterwards.
>
> also, don't change your oil before the test or do any maintenance
> other than plugs/wires/cap/rotor.
>
> Sudhir
>
>