Car and Bike Talk

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Funny point i have seen made is. The epa restrictions will mean far lower mpg. So is it really any different if you want to measure the pollution by miles driven per gallon of gas used?

Most newer diesel trucks will deliver way better mileage and power by installing a tuner that deprioritizes emissions calibration.

 

[Brownslave688]

Most newer diesel trucks will deliver way better mileage and power by installing a tuner that deprioritizes emissions calibration.

Yep. Which is why everyone I know that has one of these vehicles says no way are they taking it in for the recall.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Which one is that?

 

[MAKAVELI]

Yep. Which is why everyone I know that has one of these vehicles says no way are they taking it in for the recall.

Not sure about other states but in California you likely couldn't register the car without the recall.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

WHAT RECALL?

 

[MAKAVELI]

WHAT RECALL?

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/us-orders-vw-recall-482-000-cars-smog-trick-n429956

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Oh, THAT one! Didn't know that was really considered a defect. I wouldn't take it in either. If forced, I would sell it and find one not subject to it if I still wanted one.

 

[MAKAVELI]

Oh, THAT one! Didn't know that was really considered a defect. I wouldn't take it in either.

It's illegal to modify the smog equipment/ electronics in any way. Like I said you would have no choice but to take it in for the recall or not be able to renew the registration.

 

[rod]

It's illegal to modify the smog equipment/ electronics in any way. Like I said you would have no choice but to take it in for the recall or not be able to renew the registration.

He could move to a place that don't have that mandatory testing crap. None of that BS here.

 

[Brownslave688]

He could move to a place that don't have that mandatory testing crap. None of that BS here.

Or just get it done then find a shop that doesn't give two s about it and undoes it.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

In California, (as far as renewal)maybe. My state barely does anything in the way of emissions testing apart from looking for fault codes. Many people routinely get away with defeating or removing the factory emissions equipment. I believe vehicles newer than 10 years are exempt from any testing.

 

[rod]

Or just get it done then find a shop that doesn't give two s about it and undoes it.

I'm guessing that would be most shops---as long as the get their cut---screw it.

 

[MAKAVELI]

He could move to a place that don't have that mandatory testing crap. None of that BS here.

If it's a federal recall, it wouldn't matter what state you live in. Besides it would be pretty stupid to move just because you wouldn't want the recall.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I have it on good authority from the Washington Dept. of Ecology there will be no testing at all soon.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I'm guessing that would be most shops---as long as the get their cut---screw it.

If they have receipts for the work, the Dept of Ecology could theoretically come down on them like a ton of bricks. They can and do operate with Nazi-like efficiency when it comes to installers of "test pipes".

 

[MAKAVELI]

I'm guessing that would be most shops---as long as the get their cut---screw it.

These recalls are usually only done at a dealership with factory scan tools. Fines can be very expensive for any shop committing fraudulent smog repairs.

 

[rod]

I have it on good authority from the Washington Dept. of Ecology there will be no testing at all soon.

I always thought it looked like just another way to squeeze a few bucks out of the driving public. I know my daughter has had to have her Honda Odessy done every year since it was new (I think because she has a yearly sticker on her window).

 

[Brownslave688]

I have it on good authority from the Washington Dept. of Ecology there will be no testing at all soon.

They'll fine them and act like they care. Then be done with it.

 

[rod]

If they have receipts for the work, the Dept of Ecology could theoretically come down on them like a ton of bricks.

I bet that's a high stress place to work

 

[Brownslave688]

I always thought it looked like just another way to squeeze a few bucks out of the driving public. I know my daughter has had to have her Honda Odessy done every year since it was new (I think because she has a yearly sticker on her window).

In Missouri we had to get inspection every other year after a vehicle was more than 5 years old. Everyone knew the shops that thought inspections were bs and passed anyone.



Illinois no inspection but stickers cost a fortune every year.