Kirk,
I know this proboably isn't what you want to hear, but, with a car
as old as yours you will probably need to change the O2 sensor in the
exhaust manifold in order to pass emissions. As for the magic elixer
of which you speak, I too have heard of such a product...good luck
in your search...
Dana Glusovich
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 00:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: kjenssen@juno.com (Kirt Jenssen)
To: tigers@autox.team.net
CC: dragnet@htrd.com
Sender: owner-tigers@autox.team.net
Reply-To: kjenssen@juno.com (Kirt Jenssen)
Subject: emmission test help !!
I have a general question regarding emmission testing:
I have an 89 Buick Regal which failed the emission test. The
hydrocarbons produced exceed the allowable amount. I have gone through
the usuall tune up procedures and had a general question BEFORE I retest.
I seem to recall an additive which can be added to help the fuel burn
cleaner and thus insure the hydrocarbon emmission is lower. I understand
there are products on the market....has anyone had any success with the
products... or...is there a homemade solution to add to the fuel system
which will insure lower hydrocarbon emmission during the test? The car
has many, many miles and will be traded in soon.
Thanks in advance
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