Emissions Test Readiness??? New Engine Saga continues...

[JFP in PA]

Also be aware that I have heard more than once of a state agency not getting good connection when they plug into the OBD II port, resulting in them failing the car when there is nothing wrong. Next time they test it, ask to watch.

[Gilles]

Byron, a band aid that will allow you pass smog...

With the tank nearly empty (w/about two gallons left), add two gallons of racing methanol to the tank and go for the test station, you will pass the test, but try not to to lug down the engine because it will be running lean (and will rev up easily).

Right afterwards, drive to burn as much fuel as possible (methanol is highly corrosive) add more fuel, burn it again, then you can fill it up and forget about it.

This will give you some time to sort out the reason why your car is failing.

This is every other year's ritual to help pass a temperamental Alfa Milano
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[Roosell]

Originally Posted by Gilles

With the tank nearly empty (w/about two gallons left), add two gallons of racing methanol to the tank and go for the test station, you will pass the test...
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Ummmm.....

[Earn]

I had the same computer not ready issue. I ended up driving about 700 miles then the cel came on. Its in the shop right now for several issues including needing a maf. Good luck I feel your pain.

[chaudanova]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Byron, a band aid that will allow you pass smog...

With the tank nearly empty (w/about two gallons left), add two gallons of racing methanol to the tank and go for the test station, you will pass the test, but try not to to lug down the engine because it will be running lean (and will rev up easily).

Right afterwards, drive to burn as much fuel as possible (methanol is highly corrosive) add more fuel, burn it again, then you can fill it up and forget about it.

This will give you some time to sort out the reason why your car is failing.

This is every other year's ritual to help pass a temperamental Alfa Milano
.

I recall reading about this as well, although I've heard some mention that they used Ethanol, instead of Methanol.

Do you know if it makes much of a difference between using methanol versus ethanol?

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by chaudanova

I recall reading about this as well, although I've heard some mention that they used Ethanol, instead of Methanol.

Do you know if it makes much of a difference between using methanol versus ethanol?

Hello Chaudanova,

I am sorry, but I had only used racing methanol (usually VP brand),
it cost about $22 for a 5 gallon pail

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[ABQautoxer]

Originally Posted by chaudanova

I recall reading about this as well, although I've heard some mention that they used Ethanol, instead of Methanol.

Do you know if it makes much of a difference between using methanol versus ethanol?

This works great for a sniffer test. Not so much for an OBD2 plug-in readiness check. Usually most people use a mix of E85 and pump gas. I had a Turbo MR2 with no cats that could pass doing this on a stock ECU.