Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what.
12-09-2003, 11:37 AM
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Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what.
Notes: Links provided by EE_Chris (
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See bottom section to help troubleshoot your emissions problems.
http://www.cybrrpartspro.com/C....HTML
The exhaust gases emitted into the atmosphere are a combination of burned and unburned fuel. To understand the exhaust emission and its composition, review some basic chemistry.
When the air/fuel mixture is introduced into the engine, we are mixing air, composed of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%) and other gases (1%) with the fuel, which is 100% hydrocarbons (HC), in a semi-controlled ratio. As the combustion process is accomplished, power is produced to move the vehicle while the heat of combustion is transferred to the cooling system. The exhaust gases are then composed of nitrogen, a diatomic gas (N2), the same as was introduced in the engine, carbon dioxide (CO2), the same gas that is used in beverage carbonation and water vapor (H2O). The nitrogen (N2), for the most part, passes through the engine unchanged, while the oxygen (O2) reacts (burns) with the hydrocarbons (HC) and produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapors (H2O). If this chemical process were the only process to take place, the exhaust emissions would be harmless. However, during the combustion process, other pollutants are formed which are considered dangerous. These pollutants are carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), oxides of sulfur (SOx), and engine particulates.
Lead (Pb), is considered one of the particulates and is present in the exhaust gases whenever leaded fuels are used. Lead (Pb) does not dissipate easily. Levels can be high along roadways when it is emitted from vehicles and can pose a health threat. Since the increased usage of unleaded gasoline and the phasing out of leaded gasoline for fuel, this pollutant has greatly diminished. While not considered a major threat, lead is still a dangerous pollutant.
HYDROCARBONS
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Hydrocarbons (HC) are essentially unburned fuel that have not been successfully burned during the combustion process or have escaped into the atmosphere through fuel evaporation. The main sources of incomplete combustion are rich air/fuel mixtures, low engine temperatures and improper spark timing. The main sources of hydrocarbon emission through fuel evaporation come from the vehicle's fuel tank and carburetor bowl (if equipped).
To reduce combustion hydrocarbon emission, engine modifications were made to minimize dead space and surface area in the combustion chamber. In addition,the air/fuel mixture was made more lean through improved carburetion, fuel injection and by the addition of external controls to aid in further combustion of the hydrocarbons outside the engine. Two such methods were the addition of an air injection system, to inject fresh air into the exhaust manifolds and the installation of a catalytic converter, a unit that is able to burn traces of hydrocarbons without affecting the internal combustion process or fuel economy.
To control hydrocarbon emissions through fuel evaporation, modifications were made to the fuel tank and carburetor bowl to allow storage of the fuel vapors during periods of engine shut-down, and then at specific times during engine operation, to purge and burn these same vapors by blending them with the air/fuel mixture.
CARBON MONOXIDE
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Carbon monoxide is formed when not enough oxygen is present during the combustion process to convert carbon (C) to carbon dioxide (CO2). An increase in the carbon monoxide (CO) emission is normally accompanied by an increase in the hydrocarbon (HC) emission, because of the lack of oxygen to completely burn all of the fuel mixture.
Carbon monoxide (CO) also increases the rate at which the photo-chemical smog is formed by speeding up the conversion of nitric oxide (NO) to nitrogen dioxide (NO2). To accomplish this, carbon monoxide (CO) combines with oxygen (O2) and nitric Oxide (NO) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). (CO + O2 + NO = CO2 + NO2).
The dangers of carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless toxic gas are many. When carbon monoxide is inhaled into the lungs and passed into the blood stream, oxygen is replaced by the carbon monoxide in the red blood cells, causing a reduction in the amount of oxygen being supplied to the many parts of the body. This lack of oxygen causes headaches, lack of coordination, reduced mental alertness and, should the carbon monoxide concentration be high enough, death could result.
NITROGEN
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Normally, nitrogen is an inert gas. When heated to approximately 2500°F (1371°C) through the combustion process, this gas becomes active and causes an increase in the nitric oxide (NOx) emission.
Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are composed of approximately 97-98 percent nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a colorless gas, but when it is passed into the atmosphere, it combines with oxygen and forms nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The nitrogen dioxide then combines with chemically active hydrocarbons (HC) and when in the presence of sunlight, causes the formation of photo-chemical smog.
OZONE
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To further complicate matters, some of the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is broken apart by sunlight to form nitric oxide and oxygen. (NO2 + sunlight = NO + O). This single atom of oxygen then combines with diatomic (meaning 2 atoms) oxygen (O2) to form ozone (O3). Ozone is one of the smells associated with smog. It has a pungent and offensive odor, irritates the eyes and lung tissues, affects the growth of plant life and causes rapid deterioration of rubber products. Ozone can be formed by sunlight, as well as by electrical discharge into the air.
The most common discharge area on the automobile engine is the secondary ignition electrical system, especially when inferior quality spark plug cables are used. As the surge of high voltage is routed through the secondary cable, the circuit builds up an electrical field around the wire, acting upon the oxygen in the surrounding air to form the ozone. The faint glow along the cable with the engine running that may be visible on a dark night, is called the "corona discharge." It is the result of the electrical field passing from a high voltage along the cable, to a low voltage in the surrounding air, which forms the ozone gas. The combination of corona and ozone has been a major cause of cable deterioration. Recently, different types and better quality insulating materials have lengthened the life of electrical cables.
Although ozone at ground level can be harmful, ozone is beneficial to the earth's inhabitants. By having a concentrated ozone layer called the "ozonosphere," between 10 and 20 miles (16-32 km) up in the atmosphere, much of the ultra violet radiation from the sun's rays is absorbed and screened. If this ozone layer were not present, much of the earth's surface would be burned, dried-out and unfit for human life.
There has been much discussion concerning the ozone layer and its density. A feeling exists that this protective layer of ozone is slowly diminishing and corrective action must be directed to this problem. Much experimenting is presently being conducted to determine if a problem exists and if so, the short and long-term effects of the problem as well as how it can be remedied.
OXIDES OF SULFUR
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Oxides of sulfur (SOx) were initially ignored in exhaust system emissions, since the sulfur content of gasoline as a fuel is less than 1/10 of 1 percent. Because of this small amount, it was felt that it contributed very little to the overall pollution problem. However, because of the difficulty in solving the sulfur emission in industrial pollution, as well as the introduction of the catalytic converter to automobile exhaust systems, a change was mandated.
The automobile exhaust system, when equipped with a catalytic converter, changes the sulfur dioxide (SO2) into sulfur trioxide (SO3). When SO3 combines with water vapors (H2O), a sulfuric acid mist (H2SO4) is formed which is a very difficult pollutant to handle and is extremely corrosive. This sulfuric acid mist that forms is the same mist that rises from the vents of an automobile storage battery when an active chemical reaction takes place within the battery cells.
When a large concentration of vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is being operated in an area, this acid mist will rise and be distributed over a large ground area causing land, plant, crop, paints and building damage.
PARTICULATE MATTER
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A certain amount of particulate matter is present in the burning of any fuel, with carbon constituting the largest percentage of the particulates. In gasoline, the remaining percentage of particulates is the burned remains of the various other compounds used in its manufacture. When a gasoline engine is in good internal condition, the particulate emissions are low, but as the engine wears internally, the particulate emissions increase. By visually inspecting the tailpipe emissions, a determination can be made as to where an engine defect may exist. An engine with light gray smoke emitting from the tailpipe normally indicates an increase in the oil consumption through burning due to internal engine wear. Black smoke would indicate a defective fuel delivery system, causing the engine to operate in a rich mode. Regardless of the color of the smoke, the internal part of the engine or the fuel delivery system should be repaired to a "like new" condition to prevent excess particulate emissions.
Diesel and turbine engines emit a darkened plume of smoke from the exhaust system because of the type of fuel used. Emission control regulations are mandated for this type of emission and more stringent measures are being used to prevent excess emission of the particulate matter. Electronic components have been introduced to control the injection of the fuel at precisely the proper time of piston travel, to achieve the optimum in fuel ignition and fuel usage. Other particulate after-burning components are being tested to achieve cleaner emissions.
Good grades of engine lubricating oils should be used, meeting the manufacturers specification. "Cut-rate" oils can contribute to the particulate emission problem because of their low "flash" or ignition temperature point. Such oils burn prematurely during the combustion process resulting in emissions of particulate matter.
The cooling system is an important factor in the reduction of particulate matter. With the cooling system operating at a temperature specified by the manufacturer, the optimum of combustion will occur. The cooling system must be maintained in the same manner as the engine oiling system, as each system is required to perform properly in order for the engine to operate efficiently for a long time.
http://www.firstfives.org/faq/smog/smog_faq.html
Condition= HC | CO | CO2 | O2 | NOX
Retarded timing= Decreased | Same or increase | No change | No change | Large decrease
Very retarded timing= Some increase | No change | Some to large decrease | No change | Large decrease
Advanced timing= Increase | Same or less | No change | No change | Large increase
Rich mixture= Some to large increase | Large increase | Some increase | Decrease | Decrease
Lean mixture= Increase | Large decrease | Decrease | Increase | Some to large increase
Very lean mixture = Large increase | Large decrease | Decrease | Large increase | Some to large decrease
Ignition Miss= Large increase | Some decrease | Some decrease | Some to large increase | Some to large decrease
Compression loss= Some to large increase | Decrease | Decrease | Increase | Some to large decrease
Worn engine= Increase | Increase | Decrease | Decrease | Same or less
Air injection= Large decrease | Large decrease | Some to large decrease | Large increase | No change
EGR working= No change | No change | Some decrease | No change | Large decrease
EGR leaking= Increase | No change | Same or less | No change | Same or less
Cat working= Decrease | Decrease | Increase | Increase | Decrease with 3-way cat
Condition= HC | CO | CO2 | O2 | NOX
)See bottom section to help troubleshoot your emissions problems.
http://www.cybrrpartspro.com/C....HTML
The exhaust gases emitted into the atmosphere are a combination of burned and unburned fuel. To understand the exhaust emission and its composition, review some basic chemistry.
When the air/fuel mixture is introduced into the engine, we are mixing air, composed of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%) and other gases (1%) with the fuel, which is 100% hydrocarbons (HC), in a semi-controlled ratio. As the combustion process is accomplished, power is produced to move the vehicle while the heat of combustion is transferred to the cooling system. The exhaust gases are then composed of nitrogen, a diatomic gas (N2), the same as was introduced in the engine, carbon dioxide (CO2), the same gas that is used in beverage carbonation and water vapor (H2O). The nitrogen (N2), for the most part, passes through the engine unchanged, while the oxygen (O2) reacts (burns) with the hydrocarbons (HC) and produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapors (H2O). If this chemical process were the only process to take place, the exhaust emissions would be harmless. However, during the combustion process, other pollutants are formed which are considered dangerous. These pollutants are carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), oxides of sulfur (SOx), and engine particulates.
Lead (Pb), is considered one of the particulates and is present in the exhaust gases whenever leaded fuels are used. Lead (Pb) does not dissipate easily. Levels can be high along roadways when it is emitted from vehicles and can pose a health threat. Since the increased usage of unleaded gasoline and the phasing out of leaded gasoline for fuel, this pollutant has greatly diminished. While not considered a major threat, lead is still a dangerous pollutant.
HYDROCARBONS
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Hydrocarbons (HC) are essentially unburned fuel that have not been successfully burned during the combustion process or have escaped into the atmosphere through fuel evaporation. The main sources of incomplete combustion are rich air/fuel mixtures, low engine temperatures and improper spark timing. The main sources of hydrocarbon emission through fuel evaporation come from the vehicle's fuel tank and carburetor bowl (if equipped).
To reduce combustion hydrocarbon emission, engine modifications were made to minimize dead space and surface area in the combustion chamber. In addition,the air/fuel mixture was made more lean through improved carburetion, fuel injection and by the addition of external controls to aid in further combustion of the hydrocarbons outside the engine. Two such methods were the addition of an air injection system, to inject fresh air into the exhaust manifolds and the installation of a catalytic converter, a unit that is able to burn traces of hydrocarbons without affecting the internal combustion process or fuel economy.
To control hydrocarbon emissions through fuel evaporation, modifications were made to the fuel tank and carburetor bowl to allow storage of the fuel vapors during periods of engine shut-down, and then at specific times during engine operation, to purge and burn these same vapors by blending them with the air/fuel mixture.
CARBON MONOXIDE
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Carbon monoxide is formed when not enough oxygen is present during the combustion process to convert carbon (C) to carbon dioxide (CO2). An increase in the carbon monoxide (CO) emission is normally accompanied by an increase in the hydrocarbon (HC) emission, because of the lack of oxygen to completely burn all of the fuel mixture.
Carbon monoxide (CO) also increases the rate at which the photo-chemical smog is formed by speeding up the conversion of nitric oxide (NO) to nitrogen dioxide (NO2). To accomplish this, carbon monoxide (CO) combines with oxygen (O2) and nitric Oxide (NO) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). (CO + O2 + NO = CO2 + NO2).
The dangers of carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless toxic gas are many. When carbon monoxide is inhaled into the lungs and passed into the blood stream, oxygen is replaced by the carbon monoxide in the red blood cells, causing a reduction in the amount of oxygen being supplied to the many parts of the body. This lack of oxygen causes headaches, lack of coordination, reduced mental alertness and, should the carbon monoxide concentration be high enough, death could result.
NITROGEN
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Normally, nitrogen is an inert gas. When heated to approximately 2500°F (1371°C) through the combustion process, this gas becomes active and causes an increase in the nitric oxide (NOx) emission.
Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are composed of approximately 97-98 percent nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a colorless gas, but when it is passed into the atmosphere, it combines with oxygen and forms nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The nitrogen dioxide then combines with chemically active hydrocarbons (HC) and when in the presence of sunlight, causes the formation of photo-chemical smog.
OZONE
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To further complicate matters, some of the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is broken apart by sunlight to form nitric oxide and oxygen. (NO2 + sunlight = NO + O). This single atom of oxygen then combines with diatomic (meaning 2 atoms) oxygen (O2) to form ozone (O3). Ozone is one of the smells associated with smog. It has a pungent and offensive odor, irritates the eyes and lung tissues, affects the growth of plant life and causes rapid deterioration of rubber products. Ozone can be formed by sunlight, as well as by electrical discharge into the air.
The most common discharge area on the automobile engine is the secondary ignition electrical system, especially when inferior quality spark plug cables are used. As the surge of high voltage is routed through the secondary cable, the circuit builds up an electrical field around the wire, acting upon the oxygen in the surrounding air to form the ozone. The faint glow along the cable with the engine running that may be visible on a dark night, is called the "corona discharge." It is the result of the electrical field passing from a high voltage along the cable, to a low voltage in the surrounding air, which forms the ozone gas. The combination of corona and ozone has been a major cause of cable deterioration. Recently, different types and better quality insulating materials have lengthened the life of electrical cables.
Although ozone at ground level can be harmful, ozone is beneficial to the earth's inhabitants. By having a concentrated ozone layer called the "ozonosphere," between 10 and 20 miles (16-32 km) up in the atmosphere, much of the ultra violet radiation from the sun's rays is absorbed and screened. If this ozone layer were not present, much of the earth's surface would be burned, dried-out and unfit for human life.
There has been much discussion concerning the ozone layer and its density. A feeling exists that this protective layer of ozone is slowly diminishing and corrective action must be directed to this problem. Much experimenting is presently being conducted to determine if a problem exists and if so, the short and long-term effects of the problem as well as how it can be remedied.
OXIDES OF SULFUR
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oxides of sulfur (SOx) were initially ignored in exhaust system emissions, since the sulfur content of gasoline as a fuel is less than 1/10 of 1 percent. Because of this small amount, it was felt that it contributed very little to the overall pollution problem. However, because of the difficulty in solving the sulfur emission in industrial pollution, as well as the introduction of the catalytic converter to automobile exhaust systems, a change was mandated.
The automobile exhaust system, when equipped with a catalytic converter, changes the sulfur dioxide (SO2) into sulfur trioxide (SO3). When SO3 combines with water vapors (H2O), a sulfuric acid mist (H2SO4) is formed which is a very difficult pollutant to handle and is extremely corrosive. This sulfuric acid mist that forms is the same mist that rises from the vents of an automobile storage battery when an active chemical reaction takes place within the battery cells.
When a large concentration of vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is being operated in an area, this acid mist will rise and be distributed over a large ground area causing land, plant, crop, paints and building damage.
PARTICULATE MATTER
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A certain amount of particulate matter is present in the burning of any fuel, with carbon constituting the largest percentage of the particulates. In gasoline, the remaining percentage of particulates is the burned remains of the various other compounds used in its manufacture. When a gasoline engine is in good internal condition, the particulate emissions are low, but as the engine wears internally, the particulate emissions increase. By visually inspecting the tailpipe emissions, a determination can be made as to where an engine defect may exist. An engine with light gray smoke emitting from the tailpipe normally indicates an increase in the oil consumption through burning due to internal engine wear. Black smoke would indicate a defective fuel delivery system, causing the engine to operate in a rich mode. Regardless of the color of the smoke, the internal part of the engine or the fuel delivery system should be repaired to a "like new" condition to prevent excess particulate emissions.
Diesel and turbine engines emit a darkened plume of smoke from the exhaust system because of the type of fuel used. Emission control regulations are mandated for this type of emission and more stringent measures are being used to prevent excess emission of the particulate matter. Electronic components have been introduced to control the injection of the fuel at precisely the proper time of piston travel, to achieve the optimum in fuel ignition and fuel usage. Other particulate after-burning components are being tested to achieve cleaner emissions.
Good grades of engine lubricating oils should be used, meeting the manufacturers specification. "Cut-rate" oils can contribute to the particulate emission problem because of their low "flash" or ignition temperature point. Such oils burn prematurely during the combustion process resulting in emissions of particulate matter.
The cooling system is an important factor in the reduction of particulate matter. With the cooling system operating at a temperature specified by the manufacturer, the optimum of combustion will occur. The cooling system must be maintained in the same manner as the engine oiling system, as each system is required to perform properly in order for the engine to operate efficiently for a long time.
http://www.firstfives.org/faq/smog/smog_faq.html
Condition= HC | CO | CO2 | O2 | NOX
Retarded timing= Decreased | Same or increase | No change | No change | Large decrease
Very retarded timing= Some increase | No change | Some to large decrease | No change | Large decrease
Advanced timing= Increase | Same or less | No change | No change | Large increase
Rich mixture= Some to large increase | Large increase | Some increase | Decrease | Decrease
Lean mixture= Increase | Large decrease | Decrease | Increase | Some to large increase
Very lean mixture = Large increase | Large decrease | Decrease | Large increase | Some to large decrease
Ignition Miss= Large increase | Some decrease | Some decrease | Some to large increase | Some to large decrease
Compression loss= Some to large increase | Decrease | Decrease | Increase | Some to large decrease
Worn engine= Increase | Increase | Decrease | Decrease | Same or less
Air injection= Large decrease | Large decrease | Some to large decrease | Large increase | No change
EGR working= No change | No change | Some decrease | No change | Large decrease
EGR leaking= Increase | No change | Same or less | No change | Same or less
Cat working= Decrease | Decrease | Increase | Increase | Decrease with 3-way cat
Condition= HC | CO | CO2 | O2 | NOX
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (degooser)
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i should put my CAT back on.
i should put my CAT back on.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daniel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Once again, excellent and highly informative post, Spade. 
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by degooser »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good info...!!!</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyrbyne »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Great Info. It definitely made the subject easier to understand.
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ahh I a awesome post as usual by Gabe </TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Another great write up from Spade. Good work, you get a star. </TD></TR></TABLE>
good info
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by degooser »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good info...!!!</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyrbyne »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Great Info. It definitely made the subject easier to understand.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ahh I a awesome post as usual by Gabe
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (jdmsiR20)
Great info!
I have to go in for smog next month so this may come in handy if I need to make some adjustments in order to pass!
I have to go in for smog next month so this may come in handy if I need to make some adjustments in order to pass!
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (EJ1 wilcox)
Back to life almost 2 years later. I'm getting IMs about smog recently and think this information should be passed around again.
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (Spade)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spade »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Back to life almost 2 years later. I'm getting IMs about smog recently and think this information should be passed around again.
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Good deal Gabe.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Good deal Gabe.
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (Ricey McRicerton)
3 1/2 years later and I still wish I had created this thread.
I never get IMs about smog...always about idle and IACVs. Such is life.
I never get IMs about smog...always about idle and IACVs. Such is life.
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (EE_Chris)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EE_Chris »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">3 1/2 years later and I still wish I had created this thread.
I never get IMs about smog...always about idle and IACVs. Such is life.
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I made the "What swaps will go in my Civic" thread and get the most obscure questions about swaps you could ever imagine.
"Hey Ricey. I'm putting a JDM H22 into my EG hatch, and I wanted to know the part number for the replacement axle seal that you would need, what mounts to use, and what the torque specs are for all the head bolts."
**** dude, I don't know, but best of luck with it.
I never get IMs about smog...always about idle and IACVs. Such is life.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I made the "What swaps will go in my Civic" thread and get the most obscure questions about swaps you could ever imagine.
"Hey Ricey. I'm putting a JDM H22 into my EG hatch, and I wanted to know the part number for the replacement axle seal that you would need, what mounts to use, and what the torque specs are for all the head bolts."
**** dude, I don't know, but best of luck with it.
06-25-2007, 09:59 PM
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (EE_Chris)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EE_Chris »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">3 1/2 years later and I still wish I had created this thread.
I never get IMs about smog...always about idle and IACVs. Such is life.
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Oh, so they started asking you! I used to get those all the time too!
I never get IMs about smog...always about idle and IACVs. Such is life.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Oh, so they started asking you! I used to get those all the time too!
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (Spade)
I used to work at a smog check only station and boy i knew how to pass the cars, you should always run the car for about 20 mins before the test on the streets, water your radiator, have your cat, do an oil change, have the air filter cleaned, and viola you will pass.
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Re: Understanding Smog, what is what and what effects what. (bara6075)
what shuold I do to my car https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2067902
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