jclanin

Hi all,

So I just picked up this car on Sunday and went to the good 'ole GA DMV today to get it Titled/Tagged. Last year of emissions on this car in the state of Georgia and of course it fails.

It failed on CO reading. I had already ordered a new Air Filter which may help (have not received it so it's not installed). I'm thinking I should also replace the O2 sensor...

The car seems to run like a top and have zero exhaust smoke. Any other things I should address before attempting a re-Inspection?

thanks,

JC

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

How many miles since its last tuneup??

If you don't know for certain, I'd strongly recommend:

1) New plugs, cap, rotor, and wires.

2) New oxygen sensor.

3) New fuel & air fliters.

4) Run a large bottle of Techron through it (driving hard) and immediately change the oil.

jclanin

Thanks Steve -

I'm not sure about the last tune-up, but suppose it's a good idea to do one now. Waiting on my Bentley manual so I can attempt everything myself. O2 sensor, air and fuel filters are pretty simple - not sure about plugs, cap, rotor and wires - but I'd like to do all of this myself so I get more familiar with the car.

rusnak

Steve's 1-4 would bet you to pass. There are reasons for each item, including changing the oil. A new O2 sensor makes sense to me.

Ed Hughes

Was it fully warmed up? If you get there and the car sits a while and cools, that could make a pass harder.

Amber Gramps

My guy always tells me to take it to him HOT and EARLY in the morning.














the car, silly.

jclanin

It was properly warmed up. I'm just going to give it a good tune up which will be good for me too (learning about the car)...

thanks all!

jclanin

How hard is it to replace the O2 sensor? any write-ups on this?

Ed Hughes

Not much of a writeup needed. The sensor may be tough to get out if it has been in a long time. Be careful when unplugging it-many cars' connecters disintegrate, needing some improvisation to repair.