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AUTOMOBILE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
x   AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST SYSTEM
x   EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (AUTOMOBILE)
x   EXHAUST SYSTEM (AUTOMOBILE)
xx   AUTOMOBILE
xx   AUTOMOBILE ENGINE

What you can do to keep your car's emissions as clean as possible.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1971 (v.49#2) pg. 32

How to replace a basic exhaust system on your car. Also includes troubleshooting tips to help you spot problems.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Aug 1978 (v.56#8) pg. 91

Automotive exhaust emissions analyzer. Easy to build instrument measures carbon monoxide level.
COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING Jul-Aug 1981 (v.21#4) pg. 63

Replacing PCV valves and their filters. Some tips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #302 Oct 1989 (v.39#9) pg. 84

Emergency repair for a dragging tailpipe or muffler.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #305 Feb 1990 (v.40#2) pg. 80

Emission tuneup. Three filters and a valve that need to be cleaned or replaced every 15,000 miles.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #371 Sep 1996 (v.46#8) pg. 68

How to check your EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve.
HOME MECHANIX #694 Feb 1986 (v.82) pg. 31

Preventive maintenance for the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system.
HOME MECHANIX #700 Aug 1986 (v.82) pg. 34

Troubleshooting auto exhaust odors.
HOME MECHANIX #715 Nov 1987 (v.83) pg. 90

Keep it quiet and safe. Tips on repairing or preventing hazardous exhaust leaks.
HOME MECHANIX #724 Aug 1988 (v.84) pg. 10

Examining emission systems. Preventive maintenance tips for common checkpoints.
HOME MECHANIX #744 Apr 1990 (v.86) pg. 27

Safe, sound exhausts. 30-minute annual inspection to detect exhaust problems early.
HOME MECHANIX #750 Nov 1990 (v.86) pg. 28

Emissions control. A part-by-part guide to performing a checkup of your emissions system.
HOME MECHANIX #765 May 1992 (v.88) pg. 68

Checking for a stuck purge-valve solenoid on the fuel-vapor canister.
HOME MECHANIX #786 Jun 1994 (v.90) pg. 76

Checking and replacing a catalytic converter.
HOME MECHANIX #791 Dec 1994-Jan 1995 (v.90) pg. 27

How to service the PCV system. Information on servicing both open and closed systems.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1979 (v.4#1) pg. 16

Positve crankcase ventilation maintenance.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #432 May 1964 (v.60) pg. 118

Converting a conventional exhaust system to a set of resonant pipes.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #449 Oct 1965 (v.61) pg. 104

Hints on replacing mufflers and tailpipes.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #476 Jan 1968 (v.64) pg. 103

Maintaining anti-pollution equipment.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #488 Jan 1969 (v.65) pg. 107

Tuning up auto engines with the new smog controls is made easier by following the precautions outlined on this article.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #527 Apr 1972 (v.68) pg. 140

A look at muffler and exhaust system repair parts made available especially for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #538 Mar 1973 (v.69) pg. 130

An auto pollution detector. Electronic device can sense the presence of CO (carbon monoxide) in automobile exhaust. Est. cost: $22.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #553 Jun 1974 (v.70) pg. 108

Saving a bundle on exhaust repairs. Repairing and replacing mufflers and exhaust pipes.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #604 Sep 1978 (v.74) pg. 96

How to care for the pollution controls on your car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #619 Dec 1979 (v.75) pg. 88

Troubleshooting EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems. Part 1. American Motors, Chrysler, Datsun and Ford systems.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #626 Jul 1980 (v.76) pg. 27

Servicing emissions air pumps.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #646 Mar 1982 (v.78) pg. 10

How to seal a leaking exhaust system.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #650 Jul 1982 (v.78) pg. 19

All about exhaust systems, from the manifold to the tailpipe.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #657 Feb 1983 (v.79) pg. 66

Inexpensive exhaust system repairs.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #660 May 1983 (v.79) pg. 80

How to solve backfire problems which occur in the exhaust system or in the intake system.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #675 Jul 1984 (v.80) pg. 26

Checking and replacing auto exhaust systems yourself.
PARENTS HOME Apr 1981 (v.5#7) pg. 36

Cleaning the PCV (positive crankcase ventlation) valve.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1966 (v.126#3) pg. 108

How to repair defective exhaust systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1966 (v.126#6) pg. 166

How to reduce engine exhaust emissions by making the right adjustment or by installing a smog-control kit.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1970 (v.134#4) pg. 156

How to keep your car's emission control system working.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1971 (v.136#5) pg. 138

Replace mufflers yourself and save money.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1972 (v.137#3) pg. 112

Car Care Guide. How to service the parts in your car that fight pollution.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1973 (v.139#5) pg. S12

Car Care Guide. How to check the exhaust system for leaks.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1973 (v.139#5) pg. S81

How to live with emission controls. Understanding the new emission control system will help you maintain their effectiveness.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1974 (v.141#4) pg. 128

Car Care Guide. Servicing the fuel and emission control systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1974 (v.141#5) pg. S38 (168+)

Car Care Guide. Servicing engine and exhaust system leaks.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1974 (v.141#5) pg. S72 (168+)

How to test your own automobile exhaust emissions.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1974 (v.142#6) pg. 132

How to replace your car's exhaust system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1976 (v.145#4) pg. 110

Troubleshooting exhaust systems. PM 1976 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 187

Tip reminds owner to clean PCV valve.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1976 (v.145#6) pg. 36

Fifth Annual Car Care Guide. Part 11. Exhaust system.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1977 (v.147#5) pg. 187

How to service your catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculation system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1978 (v.150#1) pg. 88

Fifteen questions and answers will help you install a new exhaust system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1978 (v.150#6) pg. 128

How to stop stalling. A look at emissions control and vacuum-related components that can cause stalling.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1979 (v.151#3) pg. 128

How to inspect and maintain emission control systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 164

Tip: A clean PCV valve will prevent water from condensing inside the engine.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1980 (v.153#2) pg. 58

Troubleshooting pollution-control systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1980 (v.153#6) pg. 43

Troubleshooting EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems. Part 1. American Motors, Chrysler, Datsun and Ford systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1980 (v.154#1) pg. 27

Servicing the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems of General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1980 (v.154#6) pg. 35

How to test your EGR valve using a hand-operated vacuum pump.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1982 (v.158#2) pg. 46

Tip: How to determine if the diaphragm of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is leaking.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1983 (v.160#1) pg. 24

Tip: How to test the air injection reactor (AIR) to determine if it is working.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1983 (v.160#4) pg. 22

Testing and repairing catalytic converters.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1985 (v.162#12) pg. 51

Repairing your exhaust system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1987 (v.164#6) pg. 151

Troubleshooting your EGR system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1987 (v.164#7) pg. 149

Tip on replacing the charcoal canister in your fuel evaporation control system as one cause of high carbon monoxide (CO) readings.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1989 (v.166#3) pg. 45

Testing and replacing your catalytic converter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1991 (v.168#2) pg. 109

Inspecting your automobile exhaust system (manifold, pipes, muffler, ...).
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1992 (v.169#2) pg. 109

Troubleshooting emissions controls.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1992 (v.169#5) pg. 84

Locating and resetting the emissions maintenance reminder switch.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1995 (v.172#6) pg. 116

How to replace a tailpipe.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1996 (v.173#2) pg. 100

Tip on removing the oxygen sensor on the exhaust manifold.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1996 (v.173#3) pg. 92

Which oil is best for your engine? A general discussion of oils, filters and the closed crankcase emission system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1966 (v.189#3) pg. 98

ABC's of keeping your car in tune. Part 8. How to take care of the PCV system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1968 (v.192#2) pg. 157

How to tune your car to cut pollutant emissions.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1970 (v.197#2) pg. 100

Exhaust sytem service center for your car uses three low-cost tools to install mufflers and pipe.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1971 (v.199#5) pg. 107

Troubleshooting and service procedure guide for engines equipped with emission controls.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1972 (v.200#5) pg. 140

Troubleshooting your car's emission-control system. Sixth in a series.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1973 (v.203#1) pg. 112

Tip: How to temporarily fix an exhaust pipe using a tin can and clamps or a piece of aluminum foil and wire.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1979 (v.214#2) pg. 155

How to check your EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1979 (v.214#6) pg. 136

Trouble-shooting your car's air-injection reaction (AIR) emission control system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1981 (v.219#6) pg. 104

Troubleshooting your auto's emissions control system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1984 (v.225#4) pg. 107

Tip on checking vacuum-controlled exhaust manifold heat riser.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1988 (v.233#1) pg. 98

Tip on checking your engine's aspirator valve.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1989 (v.234#2) pg. 107

Tip on testing the air check valve in your exhaust system for the source of rattles.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1989 (v.234#3) pg. 144

Automotive exhaust analyzer. Part 1. Digital exhaust gas analyzer checks your car's emissions. Est. cost: $99.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS May 1984 (v.55#5) pg. 47

Automotive exhaust analyzer. Part 2.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jun 1984 (v.55#6) pg. 81

Keep your car's exhaust system in working order.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Sep 1965 (v.36#9) pg. 50

Emission control systems. Part 5. 1966-1970 vehicles. Tuneup diagnosis, repair and adjustments.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #162 Jan 1990 (v.14#6) pg. 31

Tip on getting a tighter fit in non-welded exhaust pipe joints.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #163 Feb 1990 (v.14#7) pg. 33

Emission control systems. Part 6. 1971-1975 vehicles.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #164 Mar 1990 (v.14#8) pg. 20

Emission control systems. Part 7. Control of NOX (oxides of nitrogen) emissions.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #165 Apr 1990 (v.14#9) pg. 23

Emission control systems. Part 8. Catalytic converters. How they work, how they get plugged, and how to check the tune-up without an exhaust gas analyzer.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #166 May 1990 (v.14#10) pg. 25

Tip on welding threaded flanges to an exhaust pipe to form an effective, but unobtrusive, clamp.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #177 Apr 1991 (v.15#9) pg. 25

Tip on locating a manifold leak by pressurizing the exhaust system using a vacuum cleaner.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #213 Apr 1994 (v.18#9) pg. 26

Tips on using "Pyro-Putty 2400" for repairing cracks, holes, or pits in exhaust manifolds, mufflers, tailpipes, etc.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #237 Apr 1996 (v.20#9) pg. 16

Oxygen sensors and air/fuel ratio. How to test, mount and monitor an oxygen sensor.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #238 May 1996 (v.20#10) pg. 23
Correction SKINNED KNUCKLES #239 Jun 1996 (v.20#11) pg. 35

Retrofit emission control system for older vehicles.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #239 Jun 1996 (v.20#11) pg. 11

Tips on PCV retrofits on pre-1996 engines.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #240 Jul 1996 (v.20#12) pg. 30
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #244 Nov 1996 (v.21#4) pg. 33

Troubleshooting the EGR (exhaust gas recirculator) valve.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #270 Jan 1999 (v.23#6) pg. 32