foxhound888

So basically theres a few parts to my question, I'm getting my car smogged tommorow hopefully, So I was going to put in my techron injector cleaner I just bought, since my tank is basically empty; Is putting in the techron going to affect my fd's smog results, It's basically stock, nothing else would really keep it from smogging. And the second part is should I change my oil on the same tank as this stuff, because i'm guessing that it's ok to do so since i'm assuming its the exact, or close to the exact same concentration that's in the gas, but i'm not possitive it's ok. I'm just not sure because I thought I read somewhere that the techron will leak into the oil and will degrade to quality of it...
Thanks.

foxhound888

sorry for bumping i just need an answer pretty soon here...

thomascreation

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We use to put the injector cleaner in the tank and it would help with results on piston engines because it cleaned out the carbon. You shouldn’t put more than directed because it will f-up the seals and ****. Doin an oil change before also helps lower the HC's because there’s blow by, (unburned fuel) in the oil which will alter the results a little. Another thing that will help you pass is bringing the engine up to operating temp, so drive around a bit before you go in. Hope this helps.

foxhound888

alright thanks alot for the info. I don't think my car is going to fail smog, i just don't know if i should fill my car up with the injector cleaner mix and gas the day before an oil change because i don't want the stuff to f' up the new oil, will it? It might not be a big deal at all i just don't know. Opinions...

DDagman

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put in a quarter tank of alcohol and you will pass smog with no trouble. Poeple who have downpipe, catback, intercooler, intake and all that other stuff (no turbo upgrades) pass easily

FD3S2005

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double post

FD3S2005

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im confused in this thread are we talking about engine cleaner too?

Gadd

Assuming your car is running properly and normal maintenance is up to date.
Change your oil, fill your tank and make sure the car is good and warmed up before the test. But the most important thing is to have them pre-test the car, that way if you have a problem you'll have a chance to correct it before a "fail" is transmited to DMV

GoRacer

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I've never smelled gas in my oil. Don't know if dillution is possible in a rotary. Techron and gauranteed to pass won't won't make you pass. If your engine, cat' and air pump are working correctly then you will pass. High Nox is too much carbon. There is a trick to remove it with water but I don't remember the link. I don't know if it's safe to use Seafoam in a rotary. There is a filter in the ACV assembly you can change, air filter, copper plugs (not platinum), high quality (low ash) 10-30 oil, fuel filter, lower idle to 650 ( I beleive that's the lowest of the range in the manual).

foxhound888

Alright cool, you guys provided all the info I was looking for, thanks.

foxhound888

Just got it smogged and it failed. The guys said that it didn't pass emissions, the report said it was a "gross polluter" and the check engine light wasn't working. So i'm thinking that this could all be due to the fact that i had the power fc in, at least this is what i'm hoping, I'm going to do an oil change tonight, see if that makes any difference. Well i guess i'll see in a day or so the new outcome...

Upgrayedd

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They should have given you a sheet that says what your results were. In WA if you go spend $150 at a certified SMOG shop then you will get a free re-test. If you fail again you can get a waiver from the shop where you had the work done if you pass an inspection verifying all your emissions components are there... Any mods other than the PFC?

foxhound888

The engine was rebuilt completely by sr motorsports. It's got the 200% bigger ic, ss downpipe, stock cat and back, efini y pipe, stock airbox. pretty sure the lightened flywheel and new clutch don't matter. The engines only got 3000mi on it though but maybe i should change the wires and plugs also though....?

Upgrayedd

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Possibly, I changed my plugs, wires, and coils and actually tested worse... But I had DP, stock cat, CB, no airpump, no A/C and I failed by A LOT! Do you still have your airpump? IS your motor ported? Did it fail at idle, roll, or both?

foxhound888

first off does ac make a difference? Also i'm not sure if i still have my airpump, when i bought the car, the guy that owned it before me had alot of work done to it, is there an easy way to find out though or is it pretty difficult?

Upgrayedd

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I doubt A/C makes a difference, just mentioning what I had removed.

Super easy. The airpump is on top right next to your Coolant filler neck and has a 3/4" Hose fed by the intake. Looks kinda like a Power steering pump

Gadd

I hope you had them do a pre-test. Having the car marked as a gross polluter at the DMV is a bad thing. And I thought you said the car was mostly stock? If you don't have a air pump it takes some carefull tuning with the inj map to pass the sniffer but it can be done. If you have to take the car to a test only, they will most likely fail you on the visual inspection.

foxhound888

I don't know if my results were sent to dmv, but if they were i don't think it's too big of a deal since my country smogs only have to be done in the case of ownership transfer, but maybe i'm not aware of somthing you are... Well by mostly stock i meant it's not like i have 3mm apex, streetport, non-seq., ect... I think the only mods the prev. owner did were for the purpose of relaibility.