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Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
Always get a new gas cap and keep the receipt with you. That's one of the simple things you can't test yourself and they can fail you for it. But they did test my 88 4Runner for tailpipe emission's and it passed with flying colors thanks to the new 2-1/4" catco cat. I started to do a tuneup this weekend and found the original plugs, burnt cap and burnt rotor. So now I wonder how clean that exhaust is! With OBDII you can program out the rear O2's and it will pass inspection all day long as long as you have cats on the car regardless of how they perform. If they change the law to where they can fail you for custom programming, then a lot of people are in for some fun!
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There would be a lot of cars/parts for sale cheap. But I was shocked at how little they actually do anymore. They have cameras in the floor and simply look on a video monitor at the exhaust/undercarriage as they drive forward to the oh so wonderful brake test station. It's kind of a double edge sword, I benefit from the lack of thoroughness, but I also don't have any safety issues that are being covered up/overlooked; but how many people are getting through on weak tires, worn suspensions etc etc?
When my I take my 97 Dodge with the CTD through, they just about wave me through and slap a sticker on it. Too heavy to pick the front end up, no diesel emissions...Its lights/horn/tires that's about it.....
Gotta love NJ....our tax dollars at work....
