Air/smog pump
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From: nj
Le Mans Master
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From: Lafayette Colorado
The air pump is really only needed on cold starts to help heat up the cats by adding in extra air. Once the car is warm, the air pump is shut off. For emission, just make the car is nice and warm and there is not waiting line. Some states to better visual inspections than others. In theory it is a required piece of equipment for emissions compliance.... in theory.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2011
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From: Houston Texas
The air pump is really only needed on cold starts to help heat up the cats by adding in extra air. Once the car is warm, the air pump is shut off. For emission, just make the car is nice and warm and there is not waiting line. Some states to better visual inspections than others. In theory it is a required piece of equipment for emissions compliance.... in theory.
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