Failed CA Smog check HC by 5 PPM
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^ you have a big tank I would throw about 2 gallons at least of e85, the numbers went down a bit, also drive the car hard before you do in to smog
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So in other words, no change.
I'm lead to believe something is probably wrong with the car there's no reason a stock car should be having these issues. The consistency makes me think that the ECM is mis-adjusting for something. Perhaps a small vacuum leak, or a dirty MAF?
I'm lead to believe something is probably wrong with the car there's no reason a stock car should be having these issues. The consistency makes me think that the ECM is mis-adjusting for something. Perhaps a small vacuum leak, or a dirty MAF?
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So in other words, no change.
I'm lead to believe something is probably wrong with the car there's no reason a stock car should be having these issues. The consistency makes me think that the ECM is mis-adjusting for something. Perhaps a small vacuum leak, or a dirty MAF?
I'm lead to believe something is probably wrong with the car there's no reason a stock car should be having these issues. The consistency makes me think that the ECM is mis-adjusting for something. Perhaps a small vacuum leak, or a dirty MAF?
car is pretty much all stock, located in san leandro, ca.
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I remember with my e36 m3 I had similar issues. All I ended up doing was driving around in really high rpms (4k-4500)for 30 miles, and I passed with flying colors. With BMW's you really need to get your cat/car really hot. 
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If it was cats you would have a post cat OBDII code. Just drive it hard and test it.
I just smogged my truck in AZ yesterday. 5 min test. CAI and power tuner installed, Passed total cost of $18. Then went to dmv and got my AZ lic plate, $200 for everything, Got the plate, title and reg all less then 5 mins. Including wait time.
California needs to come to AZ and take some lessons.
I just smogged my truck in AZ yesterday. 5 min test. CAI and power tuner installed, Passed total cost of $18. Then went to dmv and got my AZ lic plate, $200 for everything, Got the plate, title and reg all less then 5 mins. Including wait time.
California needs to come to AZ and take some lessons.
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