Gosh Darn Emmissions

[David Thoresen]

>> Got my Emissions tested so I can get my registration done....  Sadly 
>> Failed....
>> CO % Idle - 1.2 - Mine 1.1 (Pass)
>> CO % Cruise - Allowed 1.2 - Mine 1.42 (FAIL)
>> HC (PPM) Cruise - Allowed 220 - Mine 109 (PASS)
>> HC (PPM) Idle - Allowed 220 - Mine 245 (FAIL)
>> I made the mistake of not doing an oil change done before I went, and 
>> my O2 sensor I replaced 20K miles ago...
>> Oil change done now... I am hoping a new 02 Sensor will fix the 
>> failed issues.. grunt..  I should have pulled the cat when I had the 
>> car up last to check it out... if I should check anything else before 
>> I get the retest I'd appreciate the input!

On Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at 05:34 PM, Huw Powell wrote:
>
> I was going to suggest checking your static mixture & timing to make 
> sure they are at 'stock,' but you probably can't mess with those on 
> the 20v.  How are your spark plugs?  Grade of fuel?  Air filter?

Thanks Again Huw!

- New spark plugs (like an idiot I changed them *after* the test... 
(Bosch Platinum's... they seem to work great.. the old ones were white 
powderish)

- 92 Octane

- K&N Air Filter just shook the dust out of it recently...