Emissions trick
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Emissions trick
Ok, I have to pass this on because it works so well. Before you get your emmissions test, run the gas tank until it is almost empty. Then immediatly before the test, pour a bottle of rubbing alcohol into the tank. (don't let Mr inspector see this)
I have done this 3 times, on the Vet as well as my Celica. each time they both put out ridiculously low emmissions-way below the normal.
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I have done this 3 times, on the Vet as well as my Celica. each time they both put out ridiculously low emmissions-way below the normal.
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Re: Emissions trick (ir0nmaiden420)
I've heard this one. We're starting to nave emissions inspections this year in the Hickory area, Catawba county. I'll give it a try. Hope they don't give my car a breathalyzer test! :lol:
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Re: Emissions trick (ir0nmaiden420)
I did not experience any negative effects, I have been doing this the last few years on both cars. The only thing I got to thinking about, was since part of rubbing alchol is water, to some degree you are putting water into your tank. I don't think it is enough to make a difference. I use the 91% alchol as well which has less water than most alchol which is 80%
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Re: Emissions trick (ir0nmaiden420)
FORGET the rubbing alcohol. Just go to the ABC Store and get your car a 5th of Everclear its 95% pure grain alcohol, odorless, tasteless, and ... carefully for legitimate purposes only. Everclear, Grain Alcohol. just hold it between the lines on the way to get checked, she may tend to wobble a little with it in her tank...
HAHA...
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Re: Emissions trick (ir0nmaiden420)
I believe the alcohol trick works in part because alcohol burns much hotter and cleaner than gasoline. This makes your cats work better and brings down your readings. I don't think it is a cure all, but it may help push you past the no-go limits.
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Re: Emissions trick (ir0nmaiden420)
I did not experience any negative effects, I have been doing this the last few years on both cars. The only thing I got to thinking about, was since part of rubbing alchol is water, to some degree you are putting water into your tank. I don't think it is enough to make a difference. I use the 91% alchol as well which has less water than most alchol which is 80%
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Re: Emissions trick (Mikez40)
yep it works you can by 96% methyl rubbing alcohol around here for like 1.19 a quart. about 6 quarts of that and 4 quarts of gas just before, cut emissions to a half or a 1/4th. i dont do that much in any vette, but the beaters around here we do, then go fill the tank up and drive it all out.
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Re: Emissions trick (Mikez40)
i think what else works? actually changing the oil and filter, especially if the piston rings are bad. i think adding a can of STP - ring sweller - "engine restore" about 300 miles or so before emissions test, then change oil to synthetic.
anyone else know any tricks that actually work?
anyone else know any tricks that actually work?
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Re: Emissions trick (mistaben)
yep it works you can by 96% methyl rubbing alcohol around here for like 1.19 a quart.
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Re: Emissions trick (chucks88)
I had some trouble with a car passing and rubbing Alcohol the kind the sell in drug stores, Wal Mart etc made it worse. I think you're supposed to use a different kind of alcohol, I know it wasn't rubbing alcohol. BTW NAPA sells 'Guaranteed to Pass' liquid which some have used successful.
