360 thermostat location

Many states are using a dyno to run the engine up and test at idle and

2000-4000 rpm. Fail any part of it and your done. Also add in that some states also do a visual inspection and will fail you for illegal parts that way as well. I am betting that many more states will go to this method as the feds tighten the grip.
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Steve W.
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Put in any lower than 195o in NY state and you might very well fail your emissions inspection next time around

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John

In California, the State does use remote emission sensing, and they can tell you the emissions along with a photo of the lic plate of the offending vehicle. They then send a letter to the owner of the vehicle, requesting a smog inspection. If that is not done, then you are unable to re-register your vehicle till it is completed. They also use the data collected from the remote sensing units to show the legislators what the status of the emissions are from area to area. This data is used to determine if a county needs to be within the Biannual inspection program. It is also used to determine how effective the present smog regulations are. In many cases lowering the operating temp of and engine will cause the engine to run rich. It will not go into closed loop operation. The mileage will drop off, It may cause the cat to plug, excessive fuel will wash the cylinder walls and reduce lubrication and increase the wear factor. The oil will be diluted and that will also increase wear. For us Tec's, I say go ahead and lower the operating temp. We can always use the repair business. On the newer vehicles the computers will realize the temperature is not within the operating range and will then ignore the signal from the temperature sensor if the temperature is not reached within a set time period. And yes, it is against Fed and State law to tamper with emmision control devices. And yes you can be charged with the crime. Clyde

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Clyde

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