Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2014 23:34:25 -0500
Reply-To: James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
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Actually, they're trying to 'save us money' - the new test, that won't work if the 'idiot light' is on,
only involves using the OBDII port - no tail pipe sniffer at all! It is thus $20 cheaper than the old test
(which those of us who have vehicles like our '91 Vanagon still have to do, as there's no OBDII to
plug into). I just had the 2003 Matrix in for it's test last week, and was filled in by our local mechanic on all the ins and outs of the new test. Supposedly the leading cause for the check engine light to be on here is a failure of the evaporative emissions control system, and it's those stray hydrocarbons that they're most worried about - makes sense, carbon monoxide isn't nearly as serious a pollutant as the various aromatic hydrocarbons in gasoline are.
James
Ottawa, ON
> Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2014 20:11:52 -0800
> From: dhanson928@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> That is silly. What, Ontario is worried about? light-pollution? It amazes
> me how laws can be enforced that so miss the purpose they were intended to
> accomplish. The California air resources dudes....they won't test or even
> allow engine swaps that are very much cleaner running... Forget the fact
> that there is less air pollution from the swap than from a 100% perfect
> original motor....if it's not on Their List....they won't have it. Forget
> making the air cleaner.... The Rules.....that seems to be the most
> important thing many times.
>
> On Mar 2, 2014 7:52 PM, "James" <jk_eaton@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > If your 'check engine' light is on here in Ontario, the vehicle will
> fail it's 'every two years'
> > emissions test now - testing places are not supposed to even plug their
> gear into your
> > vehicle if the check engine light is on!
> >
> > James
> > Ottawa, ON
> >
> > > Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:13:41 -0800
> > > From: dhanson928@GMAIL.COM
>
> > > There is not any gauge or warning light that will overcome driver
> > > ignorance. How many stories are there of drivers ignoring the "cel"?
> There
> > > are shops who advertise they can "fix" that pesky Check Engine Li
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