Damnit, I didn't pass Smog. Lil Help?

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
you said yourself the engine ran too cool, this can cause some issues. might want to replace the thermostat if you suspect it's faulty.


and i dunno why you wasted your money on the bosch platinums (actually, i must confess i've been there myself, but with the +4's), i think it came stock with NGK and it would probably work best with those.

I believe that the Bosch platinum+2 are oem spec'd for some toyotas.


Kelvrick, have you noticed a significant change in the gas milage of the car?

 

[sillymofo]

You can go to Santa Ana, there are places that will "pass" your car for a slightly higher fee than the regular smog check. You better know somebody though.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
you said yourself the engine ran too cool, this can cause some issues. might want to replace the thermostat if you suspect it's faulty.


and i dunno why you wasted your money on the bosch platinums (actually, i must confess i've been there myself, but with the +4's), i think it came stock with NGK and it would probably work best with those.

I believe that the Bosch platinum+2 are oem spec'd for some toyotas.


Kelvrick, have you noticed a significant change in the gas milage of the car?

Gas mileage has been around 24-25 but is recently 22-23. I guess thats pretty bad since I drive 65-75mph with 80% 65 on my way to work and generally don't rev above 3500 when I accelerate.

cr4zymofo: Yea, I could do that. I don't know anyone around here, but I do know people in Santa Ana (I used to live 15 minutes away from the area). I just don't know if I wanna drive 7 hours each way from where I amif there was some way for me to really fix the problem.

EDIT: Mine came with OEM NGK's though. They cost about the same as the Bosch's and the Bosch's looked shiny, so I went for it.

 

[CrackRabbit]

You can also put some Ethanol in your gastank, not a large amount mind you, should help lower the NOx levels

 

[Kelvrick]

One last bump for suggestions before I start my repairs and get it smogged this weekend.

 

[Analog]

move to Montana.

 

I forgot to mention, carefully inspect the vacuum hose for leaks that leads to the EGR valve.

 

[Squisher]

When we used to have emission testing Michigan they allowed you to get plates as long as you spent $150 trying to pass the test.

Is there a similar policy with the California testing?

 

[Pliablemoose]

Just got 2 of my vehicles inspected, diesels are exempt from emission testing in Texas, cost a whopping $12 each for the stickers, VS ~$50 for a gas vehicle.

BTW, I'd do what Roger said, but also change the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, change oil & O2 sensor.

EGR valves are pretty cheap, I'd just install a new one.