Date:         Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:41:45 -0500
Reply-To:     Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: got to get ready for emission testing
Comments: To: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
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oh cool :)
on my rx7, if i change the oil before going through the test, some
little particles of junk that are knocked loose get injected into the
cylinders and make it run a bit dirtier.  I completely forgot that the
van doesn't do oil injection.  :D

sudhir

On 1/18/06, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> **********************************
>
> 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
> >
> >
>