emissions laws

["Grant Lenahan" <glenahan@notes.cc.bellcore.com>]

>>Nomex on. As I understand it, US cars are required to meet federal emissions
>>standards for five years/50,000 miles, whichever is first

I don't believe so.
The government mandates that manufactureres **warranty** systems for
5 years / whatever.  I think that vehicles must meet emission requirements, as 
set for 
their year, for life.  Many states have similar laws.  Tampering with the system
is a federal offence.

Grant