Archive for the 'engine emission' Category

Engine swap Emission test In California ?

Ok im trying to do an engine swap on my firebird 97 firebird . V6 to a V8 lt1 but the engine is from a 94 Camaro but there the same model 93 to 98 GM it says the engine can be of the same year or [ Newer ] so I don’t get [...]

how does the addition of ethanol to gasoline result in cleaner engine emissions?

It has been proven that there’s more pollution generated to create the ethanol than the decrease that’s seen when used in the engines. Ethanol also has 30% less energy per unit burned than gasoline therefore it takes more of it to produce they same power in the engine resulting in a 30% decrease in gas [...]

I have a 20001 suzuki vitara why does the CHECH ENGINE light come on is it to do with EMISSION CONTROL?

Yes it does, take it to the shop and have it checked. It may be as simple as a gas cap. Good luck

Is the crank sensor part of the engine or emissions? ?

Warranty company won’t cover it but states it covers all engine parts. Mechanic replace it, engine ran bad. Now engine has to be replaced.
It didn’t cause a engine failure if that is what you are asking.
The warranty company can write any component as exclusionary even if it is a matter of opinion although it has [...]

Check engine light is on then its off- Will it pass emissions test?

So I failed the emissions test because the check engine light was on and based on the code it seems the O2 sensor is failing. I haven’t done anything to it yet, but the check engine light went away. Is it possible that it could pass the emissions test if I time it right?
no it [...]

Will clearing the Check Engine Light at a mechanic help me pass emission test?

I drive a 97 vw jetta gls and I failed the emission test due to the check engine light code that dealt with the torque converter. I dont have the money for it at the moment and my plates are about to expire. The car passed everything else but the only reason it failed was [...]

i have a renault scenic 1.4 engine check light has come on with check emission?

i have a renault scenic 2004 number plate engine check light come on with check emission
anyone know what this is and what are the exact parts need to be change
thanks
Hi as above, although it is normally referred to as a toxic fume or Lamda sensor. These measure emissions going through your exhaust. It [...]

S2000 has Check engine light and Autozone did a diagnostic which said P1456 (emission control systems leak)?

I went to Autozone and they ran the ECU diagnostic test and it was code p1456 which means emission control systems leak (fuel tank The check engine light came on.
The S2000 when parked in the garage smells of gasoline
it say its either:
loose fuel cap (I tightened the fuel cap)
vapor canister [...]

I found my gas cap was loose, how long before the emission light goes off?

It looks like mymechanic forgot to put the gas cap back in the hole when he was fixing my car and I noticed it was out after the check engine emissions light came on. I was wondering how long it would take for the light to go off after I put the cap back [...]

I found my gas cap was loose, how long before the emission light goes off?

It looks like mymechanic forgot to put the gas cap back in the hole when he was fixing my car and I noticed it was out after the check engine emissions light came on. I was wondering how long it would take for the light to go off after I put the cap back [...]