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    Emissions testing questions

    Okay, its been 2 years and I'm due for an emissions test. I currently have 161K on my car with I/H/E. I'm running with the original cat from 93. I searched through 10 pages of emissions testing tips and found out some great advice. I passed w/o any issues last time but I just dont want to fail this time and have to go back. I've cleaned out the IAC valve, have new wires, plugs, dist., cap, rotor, ignitor, PCV valve, and just recharged my CAI filter. Okay so things I've read that work well are:

    -Warming up car by running on the highway along with a few hard starts
    getting the Catalytic Conv. HOT.
    -cleaning EGR ports
    -Should I Seafoam my car?
    -Should I put premium in it?
    -would any additives such as techron or something like that work?
    -I've also heard people put alcohol in their tank?

    Would you guys give me a some tips off the top of your head that might have worked well in the past for you? I just wanna get it right the first time and get it over with.

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    #2
    go drive on teh 60 during rush hour on the way to the test...... other than that, I would say you have got all the basics covered all ready

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      #3
      Partly from experience (Both my old Honda's always passed with ease and no special work done) and from reading and some knowlege:
      Tuned-up, as you have done.
      Hard highway run beforehand
      Stick with 87 octane (or lowest recommended)
      Fuel system cleaners are fine, but do it a couple tanks BEFORE the test, as in you don't want it in the tank during testing.
      Low tank with alcohol based drygas to really get things heated.

      If you've kept it maintained, I can't imagine you'd have a problem if it was fine last time.
      I bring my car to my mechanic and he checks it (sometimes he catches something I missed). He sends me down the road and they pass me every time. Costs me an extra $40, but its been worth it to not get hassled by the inspector.

      Good luck.
      Last edited by Otto; 05-09-2007, 10:05 AM.
      Opal Metallic Green '92 LX 2dr manual, 181k miles, '94 prelude VTEC wheels for summer (steelies with snow tires for winter), Omni-power struts/springs, and other junk

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        #4
        http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...highlight=pass

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