My car has HC's (hydrocarbons) that are slighty beyond the max 100:116 while in idle, but they didnt warm up my car and the auto shop was right across the street from my apartment in the morning when I took it. I think warming it up prior to the smog check should pass it. Any other ideas?
2006-10-05 07:20:27 · 3 answers · asked by MM 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
93 Camry SE, 210K
2006-10-05 07:59:55 · update #1
I normally replace air filter and oil. HC's are normally present in oil due to the blowby. Hope this helps. Lemme know if you need help, worked on my own car to pass smog.
2006-10-05 07:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by xelit0 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It defiantly has to be warmed up before the test, and that means 15-20 minutes of driving and maybe a quick trip at highway speeds would help. A bad catalytic converter along with numerous other things will cause high hydrocarbons.
2006-10-05 14:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emission tests require by law to have the vehicle at operating temperature. If it was still cold, report it to the ministry. In most cases, the car will be warm by the end of the test anyway. What year and make of car is it anyway. How many miles on it? This could help.
2006-10-05 14:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋