It's a new year and it's that time where you have to go thru Emissions Testing once again. As long as you have a newer car, you are in the clear; however, if you have an older car, watch your wallet.
Shane has a 1989 Chevy S-10 Truck and last year it didn't pass. Several times. He ended up spending about $400 in order to for it to pass Emissions Testing. If your car was made in 1975 or before, you don't have to take the test; which is odd to me. I mean, it's the older cars that are polluting the city, not the newer ones. I think the older cars should have to take the test and newer cars, like (2000 and above) shouldn't.
Anyway, it's time for Shane's truck to be tested again. He went one day after work and sure enough, it failed. The tech at the Emissions Testing place was kind enough to suggest something that may get it to pass. RACING FUEL!! He said to just put a few gallons in his truck and run it for about 15 mins before he comes back for the re-test. He said 90% of the people he suggests this to, comes back and passes.
Racing fuel is $5.99 a gallon; so Shane only put $8 in his tank. He ran his truck hard and went for the re-test. He passed!!!! That was such a relief on both of us.
I think someone should rethink the Emissions Testing. I mean just because he passed doesn't mean his truck never pollutes.
Posted by tennbrat at January 14, 2007 09:48 AM | TrackBackWow, that is pretty impressive. I might mention this to D.
Posted by: mrscrumley at January 17, 2007 07:14 AMI know. I was impressed that the tech actually suggested something so cheap that worked. I mean $5.99/gallon isn't cheap; but it's a cheap fix compared to auto repairs.
Posted by: Sabrina at January 17, 2007 07:49 AM