Does anyone know if running better fuel or adding a additive will help pass smog?
Going to the smog shop
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Go to a good auto parts place and see what they have. I used this stuff in a blue bottle and it seem to help. It was like a 20oz bottle with like a orange label. It might help you push you over the border if you are close but don't think it will cover major problems. I would do some searches on here and check the easy stuff before you go in. Have you tested it yet? Did you fail?
Used to be something called "All-U-Need" by Berryman's.
Search and ye shall find!
What NoCal said! I'd guess 10-20% of this forum is spent on smog issues, & God knows I've spent my 2 cents. California is a different country, so you ought to look for what your state-mates have had to say. Bottom line - bring your engine & emissions system up to factory specs before trying miracle cures.
Search and ye shall find!
What NoCal said! I'd guess 10-20% of this forum is spent on smog issues, & God knows I've spent my 2 cents. California is a different country, so you ought to look for what your state-mates have had to say. Bottom line - bring your engine & emissions system up to factory specs before trying miracle cures.
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Consult the emissions manual and do the tests. Also check the cat converter.
Better fuel is always a good thing but changing the grade or brand most likly won't solve your problem. I would start by making sure that the vehicle is tuned up properly and a cylinder leak down test is done prior to jumping in to the emissions systems. If the tune is good and the valves are set, then the next step is to verify that all the vacuum hoses are connected properly( see the emissions manual from toyota- its a must have). Most of the time I find failures from air injection systems not functioning properly or hoses hooked up wrong. If air is going into the air cleaner housing via the large hose on the passenger side you have a problem. Conversly if the air pump is not drawing any air you have a problem.Haskins1111 said:
Consult the emissions manual and do the tests. Also check the cat converter.Emissions
Consult the emissions manual and do the tests. Also check the cat converter.
Better fuel is always a good thing but changing the grade or brand most likly won't solve your problem. I would start by making sure that the vehicle is tuned up properly and a cylinder leak down test is done prior to jumping in to the emissions systems. If the tune is good and the valves are set, then the next step is to verify that all the vacuum hoses are connected properly( see the emissions manual from toyota- its a must have). Most of the time I find failures from air injection systems not functioning properly or hoses hooked up wrong. If air is going into the air cleaner housing via the large hose on the passenger side you have a problem. Conversly if the air pump is not drawing any air you have a problem.Haskins1111 said:
Consult the emissions manual and do the tests. Also check the cat converter.
God I'm glad I live in a state without all that BS.
My well tuned, desmogged 2F is not killing the environment nearly as fast as Jethro's El Camino belching out blue smoke.
Hodag
My well tuned, desmogged 2F is not killing the environment nearly as fast as Jethro's El Camino belching out blue smoke.
Hodag
As the suggestions above said, get it tuned and make sure all your smog gear is in place and connected properly. Two tricks that helped my cruiser pass was to run the fuel down to almost empty and then add a few bottles of Heat - dry gas additive right before you pull in to be checked. Also make sure your engine is warmed up enough.
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Ok so i went back and IT PASSED!!!!!! Man i am glad, i don't have any money to put into it. So what i did was check all my smog stuff in the engine, egr, smog pump, etc. Then i replaced the two o2 sensors, bought from
o2sensors.com, i bought a product called 44k treatment made by Bg Co. Its a fuel additive, i ran that for a whole gas tank and the filled up with 91 octane fuel and took to shop and it passed. Thanks for all the replies.
o2sensors.com, i bought a product called 44k treatment made by Bg Co. Its a fuel additive, i ran that for a whole gas tank and the filled up with 91 octane fuel and took to shop and it passed. Thanks for all the replies.