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Old 02-25-2009, 08:00 PM
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Default 87 civic failed smog... cali

So my car failed smog back in october; couldnt get my new registration sticker... ive been riding dirty ever since... but i finally got a ticket the other day... so i gotta get this fixed... I gotta take it to a mechanic because i have no tools and lack of knowlege in this area, i dont understand how to "read" emission test results... just seein if anybody can look at my numbers so i can make sure the mechanic isnt tryin to rip me off. Thanks.


15mph RPM: 1782 %CO2-13.50 %O2-.08 ---- HC (PPM) MAX 153 GP 328 MEAS 534 ----- CO(%) MAX 0.91 GP 2.41 MEAS 2.01 ----- NO (PPM) MAX 906 GP 2156 MEAS 0048

25mph RPM 2005 %CO2-13.25 %O2-.46 ----- HC (PPM) MAX 128 GP 278 MEAS 552 ---- CO(%) MAX 0.81 GP 2.31 MEAS 2.35 ----- NO (PPM) MAX 845 GP 1956 MEAS 0331
Old 02-26-2009, 08:31 AM
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You have a dirty engine.

I would say that you need a new catalytic converter and a full electrical tuneup. I would guess that you are looking at $300 minimum if you have a shop do that work.

Good luck,

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ya when the guy was doing the test he was sayin it sounds like the car isnt firing properly... it stinks because to me the car runs great i havent had any problems with it at all thats why im trying to save it
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