Archive for the 'car emission' Category

Will I pass emission testing with a short ram or cool air intake system installed in my car?

in the process of installing short ram intake in my car. its a Weapon- R, secret weapon- short ram intake. the car is a Honda Accord 2005 v6.
Absolutely.
They’re even CARB exempt for one specific reason. The CARB people did thorough testing and it was proven that intake systems have no adverse effect on emissions, as [...]

Every car goes through a emission test. How profits from it?

If we are improving our vehicles, why do we need it.
Who profits from it? What profits from it? It doesn’t cost anything until we need repairs. Our new cars seem to be better than years past.
To insure that all the emission components are functioning correctly. Any thing that is mechanical or electronic is subject [...]

My car has emission control problems, is this a major problem? car need a manifold and head gaskets , what?

my car needs a manifold and gasket ,what does that usually run?
Depends on the car what the cost would be, but it isn’t going to be cheap. If you need head gaskets and a manifold, you may be better off looking for a new motor at a parts yard. It may even be cheaper.

my emission light turned on and my car died once but started back up after about a minute of hesitation?

i drive a 2002 mazda tribute dx. i want to bring it in but be somewhat informed of what can be expected so i am not taken advantage of by a mechanic. thanks in advanced.
have it scanned ,auto zone or advance either one can scan it for you before you take it to a mechanic,and [...]

How far do you have to drive a Geo Tracker (or any car) to "reset" the computer for emission tests?

We’ve driven it 200 miles and the guy at the Emissions place says it is still not reset.
You only need to drive your car for roughly 15-20 and the computer well have already reset itself.

Which biodiesel will less emission and environmental friendly but have high power for passenger car?

although biodiesel is environmental friendly but its not having a good power and speed for car especially normal car than gasoline.so, i need to know that which type biodiesel is suitable for normal car cause diesel ussually used for large vehicle.
You should get just about the same power with bio diesel I have ran [...]

Car Emission Question?

I just pass emission test and compare my emissions to previous test and got concerned.
Test Car 1994 BMW 530ti. V8 3.0
Cruise Emissions were:
HC(PPM) - 10: CO(.02%) : CO +C02 (16.2%) O2 (.04%)
Idle Emissions were:
HC(PPM) - 22: CO(.03%) : CO +C02 (16.03%) O2 (.04%)
Cruise Emissions now:
HC(PPM) = 74: CO=(.22%), CO+C02 (15.42%) O2 (.23%)
Idle Emissions now:
HC(PPM) - [...]

Know anything about grant money to replace an old junker car that won’t pass emission tests?

Someone told me I may qualify to get grant money to replace my old junker with a hybrid. I can’t find anything about this. Anyone heard of this?
You think someone is going to give you a free hybrid for your junk car? I have heard of some areas giving small vouchers towards the [...]

EV Capri episode 8 - Kearon’s Electric Car Conversion

The next installment of Kearon’s Mercury/Ford Capri conversion to 100% plug in electric is here! In the episode, you find out a bit about the high-voltage cables, the battery monitor, and the plate I’m going to mount all the under-the-bonnet bits on. Enjoy!
Duration : 0:11:49

I have a 2006 Ford Taurus. I just put gas in my car and now emission light is on and is running clunky.?

Will putting fuel injection fluid help?
Could be related or different problem. First thing to do is get the codes scanned, most parts stores do this free. Then go from there, could be 10 to 20 different things. You could guess all day long but until the codes are scanned you really wont know.