Interesting. In Tennessee, they still use the exhaust probe for testing. It would seem to me that unless all manufacturers install a standard computer check point that would be the same for all vehicles located in about the same place, it would be difficult for the tester to find the jack and its location. I might also say I am shooting from the hip. Chuck B
JIM FLUCKEY <jflu653@cox.net> wrote:
I'm not sure the OBD2 would set a code if everything was intact and just
bypassing the normal exhaust stream. In AZ we don't check the tailpipe
emissions on any OBD2 vehicle, we just check the computer for emission codes
and readiness of the systems.
Jim & Sally Fluckey
2001 40' Allegro Bus
Jeep Liberty 4X4 toad
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck & Mary Boros" <elmerfletcher@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Diesel-RVs] ultra low sulfur fuel in 2008 ford f-250
> Jim,
> The only problem one might have using LSD in a ULSD engine is that if one
> has to pass a smog or emissions test to obtain tags or plates yearly,
> Damage to the particle filter will show up as would by passing the filter.
> Chuck B
>
> JIM FLUCKEY <jflu653@cox.net> wrote:
> After some cursory research I don't believe that there is any way
> use an
> additive in your light truck motor. That said I also believe that LSD fuel
> should not hurt your engine. The damage will be to the "cat" and the
> particulate filter. I have heard horror stories of the cost to replace the
> "cat" but I also know that the "cat" is supposed to light itself off every
> so many cycles and burn out the particulates including any excessive
> sulfur.
> I guess if you had to burn LSD on a regular basis I might figure out how
> to
> divert my exhaust from going thru the "cat and trap". LSD in of itself in
> a
> USLD engine will not hurt any internals, just the opposite, the extra
> lubricity of the LSD should be beneficial to the engines Injectors and
> pumps. Our older MH engines have just the opposite problem, what additive
> ,if any, should we add to keep our injectors and pumps lubed now we cant
> rely on the sulfur anymore.
> Jim & Sally Fluckey
> 2001 40' Allegro Bus
> Jeep Liberty 4X4 toad
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ajon1a" <ajon1@msn.com>
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> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:10 PM
> Subject: [Diesel-RVs] ultra low sulfur fuel in 2008 ford f-250
>
>> Does anyone know if there is an additive that will allow you to burn
>> low sulfur fuel in a engine that is made for ulsf. I want to drive
>> into Mexico where the fuel is still the 500 ppm.
>>
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> 04 Windsor 02 Ford Ranger
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