It passed 3 of 4 tests, but limit is 220 ppm and mine showed around 350 at idle. Every mechanic I've been to seems like a ripoff. There is no visible smoke. Ideas? I'd at least like to know if the mechanic is trying to be honest.
2006-08-21 08:57:26 · 6 answers · asked by BK 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First change the oil. Over time fuel gets into the oil and causes high levels of carbon. Then idle it down to proper specs. Clean air filter also. A stopped up air filter will cause a choking action and cause the idle to be high.
40 yrs. Texas safety inspector
2006-08-21 10:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by Cal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Larry M is right for the most part. Also since smog checks are for smog related issues. mainly un burned fuel, you can not see that. Rip off or not you need to find out why it not passing. Id the cat weak? Do you need a new oxygen sensor? Also try a can of fuel additive like BG 44K it helps gas burn cleaner. I know a couple of BMW dealers in California that use it for cats that are starting to go bad. Good luck.
By the way if you live in California and you failed at a test only station you can go to a C.A.P. repair station and I believe the first $500 of repairs are covered by the state. Again this is only if you had to go to a test only.
2006-08-21 10:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it just means yoru car isnt' idling efficiently. Usually a simple tune up will fix these problems. Adjust teh idle, the timing, get some new spark plus and most importantly new air and fuel filter. At an indipendent shop this will cost you $60. If you tell them you failed yoru smog they will make up escuses and charge you diagnostic fees.
So I suggest get the tune up, do it yourself if you like.Then do a re test.
2006-08-21 09:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by Briggs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chanced in this out presently the difficult way.I fairly have via fact that placed close to to 1000 miles on my 2001 Hyundai Sonata and as of right this moment it nonetheless won't bypass the smog try.the guy tells me that the battery or despite it continues to be has no longer reset itself.each little thing else exams out wonderful.WTH am i meant to do to get this element to bypass.I ve already taken it to a distinctive smog try place ,that's meant to be a greater specified place to get it checked,and nonetheless no longer something. they have given me a sheet with 15 steps on it with bypass such a lot of miles at 20mph,then bypass as much as 22 mph and so on.It takes 2 people to do this try,one to make sure the paper and one tochronic. i could upload i m additionally a senior citizen in suited wellness with sound suggestions and physique,so who am i going to bypass to for help that isn t going to objective and rip me off???? everyone have any techniques for me???
2016-11-05 07:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There dosen't have to be smoke for a high CO level. You car has an emissions problem that needs attention.
2006-08-21 09:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coil module is a forty dollar part in your distributor that sets up the electric spark. It deteriorates with use, giving a weaker spark and more hydrocarbons (un-burnt gas). A fresh one will help.
2006-08-21 09:18:00 · answer #6 · answered by FreddyBoy1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋