Traveler
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- Jul 1, 2020
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San Ysidro,
California
Hi My name is Traveler and I just bought a 1996 Toyota 4 runner SR-5
Problem: I need to pass the California smog test and based on everything I read it looks nearly impossible. i'm getting freaked out about that.
Things I have done to SUV since I bought it 2 weeks ago: new battery, new air filter, new PCV, cleaned the Mass Air Flow with CRS MAF cleaner, replaced the spark plugs, ran Cataclean(name brand engine cleaner) thru fuel system and drove for 30 miles, changed the oil and oil filter with 10W-40.
I will be running Lucas "deep clean" fuel treatment thru system and driving it for 3 + hours at 55 mph. Then refilling the gas tank with 87 octane. Will be filling tires to the upper limit of air pressure just before the test. Will be going on a cool temp morning, without any rain.
Right now the hot idle is aprox 750-800 rpm. SUV seems to run perfectly, and no VISIBLE emissions. Ne engine leaks.
Worried that I have erased the computer history when I changed battery.
Does anyone think I have any chance of passing the California smog test ?
Thank you for any advice you may offer.
Problem: I need to pass the California smog test and based on everything I read it looks nearly impossible. i'm getting freaked out about that.
Things I have done to SUV since I bought it 2 weeks ago: new battery, new air filter, new PCV, cleaned the Mass Air Flow with CRS MAF cleaner, replaced the spark plugs, ran Cataclean(name brand engine cleaner) thru fuel system and drove for 30 miles, changed the oil and oil filter with 10W-40.
I will be running Lucas "deep clean" fuel treatment thru system and driving it for 3 + hours at 55 mph. Then refilling the gas tank with 87 octane. Will be filling tires to the upper limit of air pressure just before the test. Will be going on a cool temp morning, without any rain.
Right now the hot idle is aprox 750-800 rpm. SUV seems to run perfectly, and no VISIBLE emissions. Ne engine leaks.
Worried that I have erased the computer history when I changed battery.
Does anyone think I have any chance of passing the California smog test ?
Thank you for any advice you may offer.
Hi My name is Traveler and I just bought a 1996 Toyota 4 runner SR-5
Problem: I need to pass the California smog test and based on everything I read it looks nearly impossible. i'm getting freaked out about that.
Things I have done to SUV since I bought it 2 weeks ago: new battery, new air filter, new PCV, cleaned the Mass Air Flow with CRS MAF cleaner, replaced the spark plugs, ran Cataclean(name brand engine cleaner) thru fuel system and drove for 30 miles, changed the oil and oil filter with 10W-40.
I will be running Lucas "deep clean" fuel treatment thru system and driving it for 3 + hours at 55 mph. Then refilling the gas tank with 87 octane. Will be filling tires to the upper limit of air pressure just before the test. Will be going on a cool temp morning, without any rain.
Right now the hot idle is aprox 750-800 rpm. SUV seems to run perfectly, and no VISIBLE emissions. Ne engine leaks.
Worried that I have erased the computer history when I changed battery.
Does anyone think I have any chance of passing the California smog test ?
Thank you for any advice you may offer.
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