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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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Question about running alcohol for emissions tests

Ok I did a few searches on this and didnt get much response. I found one post taht says its kills all the rubber lines it goes through while another said its not good to run in a T2, which I have. What is the concensus? Im going to try and pass with an airpump onto the cat and a leaned out mixture through the SAFC first but if I dont pass I may resort to alcohol, is this a bad idea?
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Old May 7, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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Just don't boost while your on it.. and it won't damage the rubber lines as it will only be on for 30 minutes tops.. just refill right after your done.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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Yep, ethanol and particularly methanol are bad for a fuel system. However, just dump in the alcohol on a near empty tank and immediately drive to your emissions station. Immediately afterwards fill her up to dilute the alcohol and you'll be ok.
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