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Old 02-04-2015   #16
5ABI VT
 
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Default Re: Just Failed CA Smog. Now what?

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Originally Posted by Okiedoke View Post
It was about a 10 minute drive from work to the smog check station. Half local half freeway. I had the power key out. It's been around 2500 miles since my last oil change.
The hotter the combustion temps are the better it will be on emissions. flip that power key and nail it a few times to heat it up and clean it out. Drive it around for 15-20 minutes with a few wot and take it hot to the test. I know you probably don't want to chance it on that but if they'll retest for free im fairly certain it would be enough to pass was for me. Oh and also the catalytic converters work better when hotter too so that may be all it needs.
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