In a message dated 3/24/03 10:39:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
bradlnss@lightspeed.net writes:
<< SB708, with our most recent amendments, will require vehicles over 30 years
old which are driven 12,000 or more miles a year to get a smog check. Cars
which are not used as a primary vehicle, driven on a dailty basis, should
not fall under this definition. >>
In Pennsylvania, the emission exemption covers cars 1974 and older regardless
of mileage and any car driven less than 5,000 miles per year regardless of
manufacture date.
Cars ~ 80 and older get a idle test, new cars get a idle and 2,500 RPM
unloaded test. ( Phillidelphia has a 20 MPH loaded test)
The regs for 70's cars are so big anything close will pass. Early 80's cars
with a carb have difficulty passing due to poor fuel control. Mid 80's fuel
injected cars pass easily unless there are failed parts ( which will make the
car run badly anyway.)
If the above quote is true and not spin, the new regs don't sound too bad.
For some prespective I've read 1 pre emission car will produce as much
polutants as 10 emission controled cars.
Harold
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