[still_walkin]

I got my car smogged about 2 years ago and I passed but I was close on one of the numbers. I want some of the secrets to pass smog. I know you put gas cleaner in it and you run 89 gas in the car a couple days before and to go with the car warm and not recently started, and to change the o2 sensor filters which I changed 2 months ago. A oil change, but does the brand or quality of the spark plugs have anything to do with it. Any other suggestions that I haven't wrote could help. Thanks

 

[DevilleDeeman]

I think there is a fluid you pour into your tank that may help you pass...check autozone.

 

[still_walkin]

Yeah I'm going to get some . Thanks for your quick replies. I have a 1986 cadillac sedan deville 4.1L

 

[still_walkin]

Yeah I'm going to get some . Thanks for your quick replies. I have a 1986 cadillac sedan deville 4.1L

heres a pdf of my last smog test . the tech told me that i barely passed cause of the no ppm section. im completely lost on this stuff can someone view my smog test and tell me what could i do to make it better

 

[Ranger]

change the o2 sensor filters which I changed 2 months ago.

:hmm: Huh? There is no such thing as an O2 senor filter.

A oil change

An oil change will do nothing to help you pass.

I know you put gas cleaner in it and you run 89 gas in the car a couple days before

Once again, Huh? Where do you come up with this hocus pocus? What the hell is "gas cleaner"? More snake oil. :helpless: All that is needed is for the engine to be hot and in tune with everything working as designed.

 

[still_walkin]

I ment the o2 sensor. Will a tune up help me pass also.

 

[delatorre1986]

Yea I usually go to test only centers I woudn't go to any place that does smog and that does repairs. Don't go to any small time smog places only large ones like california smog test only because they usually have nothing to gain if you fail. A tune up might help, but if its runing fine it probably won't make a difference, make sure your engine bay is nice and clean because I know some techs that would get pissed when they would get dirty and would fail people, make sure all the vacuum hoses, and smog equipment is connected. Might be time for a new cat if you fail? $$$

 

[delatorre1986]

I would also drive it for a while get it nice and hot before having it smogged.

 

[Ranger]

A tune up will help you pass if you NEED a tune up. What makes you think you won't pass? Why are you so worried. Go have it tested and see what happens.

 

[still_walkin]

I haven't got it tuned up in 2 years or so. For example when I got it tuned up I changed the spark plugs. And not the o2 sensor. I changed the belt. I've done my regular filter and oil changes but the tech told me my ppm was close to making me fail. This was the first time I got it smogged 2 years ago. I got a 1093 and the max is 1097. And due to gas prices I been using regular fuel. I know the fuel cleaner and 2 full tanks of 89 gas should fix it . Any other suggestions

 

[AMENCADDY]

I used to live in Calif. and the smog test is detrimental to your wallet but check these links out, it might help you.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/v-and-t-smog-test-only-san-diego

http://www.yelp.com/biz/quick-smog-...TroAv4NITxHDQ/src:search/query:smog test only

http://www.web-corner.net/how-to-pass-a-smog-test/

 

[still_walkin]

Thnks

 

[Ranger]

O2 sensors are not tuneup items. You change them when they fail and set a DTC. Run whatever fuel is recommended. If 87 is recommended, using premium will accomplish nothing. It is not "cleaner" or "better".

 

[still_walkin]

Ok well I'm not challenging your knowledge cuz this is not the area where I shine really . I keep reading all over the net bout the crc and prem. gas, I'm going to take your advice. What needs to be changed out so I can get the tune up and pass. I know how shops over charge for parts so I usually get the parts and come in and pay labor . I recently changed my air filter 2months ago and my fuel filter, spark plugs 2 yrs ago. Thanks again for all ur help.

 

[Ranger]

Not sure what CRC means, but do a search for octane and you'll dee what I'm talking about. A tune up on an 86 (4.1?) is plugs. Maybe cap and rotor if needed and wires if needed. Maybe an air filter if needed.

 

[still_walkin]

Yea I changed out the distributor cap around. Dec last year and I changed the rotor under that if that's what you are refering to .does it matter on the brand of sparg plugs or aany ones will do. Oh I may have mistyped with the crc I ment that guaranteed to pass aka fuel system cleaner

 

[Ranger]

Probably could use any plug on the 4.1, but why not stick with A/C Delco.

That's kind of what I thought you mean. You don't need it. It's all hype to transfer money from your pocket to theirs.

 

[still_walkin]

That's true the stuff does work better overall. Same go for the spark plug wires right. I was reading if the psi on your tires are off it can screw it up . The psi readin on my tires is 40psi tho. So I should be good without changing my filter for my gas

 

[00 Deville]

That's true the stuff does work better overall. Same go for the spark plug wires right. I was reading if the psi on your tires are off it can screw it up . The psi readin on my tires is 40psi tho. So I should be good without changing my filter for my gas

:bsflag:

 

[Ranger]

Tire pressure and fuel filter have absolutely nothing to do with emissions. I don't know what in the world you are reading, but put it down.