Car failed B.A.R. Smog test.
11-17-2004 | 03:27 PM
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THe unburned hydrocarbons(HC) are probably crap in the oil. How long has it been since an oil change? Probably too long. Smog testing is total BS, it does little to nothig to improve air quality. All it does is add another hidden, terribly regressive tax
11-17-2004 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
HC's usually come from unburned fuel...but doing an oil change is beneficial as well. Maybe try some Lucas Fuel Injector and Valve cleaner too...I hear it works well.
11-17-2004 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Tobra
THe unburned hydrocarbons(HC) are probably crap in the oil. How long has it been since an oil change? Probably too long. Smog testing is total BS, it does little to nothig to improve air quality. All it does is add another hidden, terribly regressive tax
11-17-2004 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
HC's usually come from unburned fuel...but doing an oil change is beneficial as well. Maybe try some Lucas Fuel Injector and Valve cleaner too...I hear it works well.
11-17-2004 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by worm696
more expensive. just pour two quarts of tranny fluid in the gas tank.(on a full tank) thats what i do for my car.
11-17-2004 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by worm696
more expensive. just pour two quarts of tranny fluid in the gas tank.(on a full tank) thats what i do for my car.