Re: Emissions Testing in Ontario

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Stephen Bigelow wrote:
> 
> The powers that be (including the Toronto New Car Dealers Association) have
> decided th begin mandatory emmissions testing in certain parts of Ontario
> this spring. It includes a dyno run, so it it test under acceleration, and
> under load, and I was told by the organization doing the testing that it is
> much more difficult to pass without a kitty under these circumstances. Well
> for that matter, there is an "equipment inspection" first, so it may be a
> moot point. My U.S. "Catalyzer" model might need a kitty, hopefully not
> having to be brought to Canadian specs, which includes EGR, and different
> intake/exhaust manifolds, I believe..
> 
> (Get to the point, Steve)
> 
> Does anyone else have dyno-type emission inspections?...or equipment
> inspections?...and am I on track about the EGR/manifold issue?
> 
> http://www.driveclean.com/
> 
> Thanks...
> 
> Steve Bigelow
> 1984 5000S US model, presently without cat (Canadian spec) and without EGR
> (US spec)

Steve

In Seattle, Washington they have the dyno type emission stations.  The 
Emission testing is required every two years.  I think quattros are
exempt from using the dyno because of the four wheel drive.  They test
at idle and at 3000 rpms. 

Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA