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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. How to replace a basic exhaust system on your car. Also includes troubleshooting tips to help you spot problems. Automotive exhaust emissions analyzer. Easy to build instrument measures carbon monoxide level. Replacing PCV valves and their filters. Some tips. Emergency repair for a dragging tailpipe or muffler. Emission tuneup. Three filters and a valve that need to be cleaned or replaced every 15,000 miles. How to check your EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve. Preventive maintenance for the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system. Troubleshooting auto exhaust odors. Keep it quiet and safe. Tips on repairing or preventing hazardous exhaust leaks. Examining emission systems. Preventive maintenance tips for common checkpoints. Safe, sound exhausts. 30-minute annual inspection to detect exhaust problems early. Emissions control. A part-by-part guide to performing a checkup of your emissions system. Checking for a stuck purge-valve solenoid on the fuel-vapor canister. Checking and replacing a catalytic converter. How to service the PCV system. Information on servicing both open and closed systems. Positve crankcase ventilation maintenance. Converting a conventional exhaust system to a set of resonant pipes. Hints on replacing mufflers and tailpipes. Maintaining anti-pollution equipment. Tuning up auto engines with the new smog controls is made easier by following the precautions outlined on this article. A look at muffler and exhaust system repair parts made available especially for the do-it-yourself mechanic. An auto pollution detector. Electronic device can sense the presence of CO (carbon monoxide) in automobile exhaust. Est. cost: $22. Saving a bundle on exhaust repairs. Repairing and replacing mufflers and exhaust pipes. How to care for the pollution controls on your car. Troubleshooting EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems. Part 1. American Motors, Chrysler, Datsun and Ford systems. Servicing emissions air pumps. How to seal a leaking exhaust system. All about exhaust systems, from the manifold to the tailpipe. Inexpensive exhaust system repairs. How to solve backfire problems which occur in the exhaust system or in the intake system. Checking and replacing auto exhaust systems yourself. Cleaning the PCV (positive crankcase ventlation) valve. How to repair defective exhaust systems. How to reduce engine exhaust emissions by making the right adjustment or by installing a smog-control kit. How to keep your car's emission control system working. Replace mufflers yourself and save money. Car Care Guide. How to service the parts in your car that fight pollution. Car Care Guide. How to check the exhaust system for leaks. How to live with emission controls. Understanding the new emission control system will help you maintain their effectiveness. Car Care Guide. Servicing the fuel and emission control systems. Car Care Guide. Servicing engine and exhaust system leaks. How to test your own automobile exhaust emissions. How to replace your car's exhaust system. Troubleshooting exhaust systems. PM 1976 Car Care Guide. Tip reminds owner to clean PCV valve. Fifth Annual Car Care Guide. Part 11. Exhaust system. How to service your catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculation system. Fifteen questions and answers will help you install a new exhaust system. How to stop stalling. A look at emissions control and vacuum-related components that can cause stalling. How to inspect and maintain emission control systems. Tip: A clean PCV valve will prevent water from condensing inside the engine. Troubleshooting pollution-control systems. Troubleshooting EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems. Part 1. American Motors, Chrysler, Datsun and Ford systems. Servicing the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems of General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. How to test your EGR valve using a hand-operated vacuum pump. Tip: How to determine if the diaphragm of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is leaking. Tip: How to test the air injection reactor (AIR) to determine if it is working. Testing and repairing catalytic converters. Repairing your exhaust system. Troubleshooting your EGR system. Tip on replacing the charcoal canister in your fuel evaporation control system as one cause of high carbon monoxide (CO) readings. Testing and replacing your catalytic converter. Inspecting your automobile exhaust system (manifold, pipes, muffler, ...). Troubleshooting emissions controls. Locating and resetting the emissions maintenance reminder switch. How to replace a tailpipe. Tip on removing the oxygen sensor on the exhaust manifold. Which oil is best for your engine? A general discussion of oils, filters and the closed crankcase emission system. ABC's of keeping your car in tune. Part 8. How to take care of the PCV system. How to tune your car to cut pollutant emissions. Exhaust sytem service center for your car uses three low-cost tools to install mufflers and pipe. Troubleshooting and service procedure guide for engines equipped with emission controls. Troubleshooting your car's emission-control system. Sixth in a series. Tip: How to temporarily fix an exhaust pipe using a tin can and clamps or a piece of aluminum foil and wire. How to check your EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system. Trouble-shooting your car's air-injection reaction (AIR) emission control system. Troubleshooting your auto's emissions control system. Tip on checking vacuum-controlled exhaust manifold heat riser. Tip on checking your engine's aspirator valve. Tip on testing the air check valve in your exhaust system for the source of rattles. Automotive exhaust analyzer. Part 1. Digital exhaust gas analyzer checks your car's emissions. Est. cost: $99. Automotive exhaust analyzer. Part 2. Keep your car's exhaust system in working order. Emission control systems. Part 5. 1966-1970 vehicles. Tuneup diagnosis, repair and adjustments. Tip on getting a tighter fit in non-welded exhaust pipe joints. Emission control systems. Part 6. 1971-1975 vehicles. Emission control systems. Part 7. Control of NOX (oxides of nitrogen) emissions. 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. Tip on welding threaded flanges to an exhaust pipe to form an effective, but unobtrusive, clamp. Tip on locating a manifold leak by pressurizing the exhaust system using a vacuum cleaner. Tips on using "Pyro-Putty 2400" for repairing cracks, holes, or pits in exhaust manifolds, mufflers, tailpipes, etc. Oxygen sensors and air/fuel ratio. How to test, mount and monitor an oxygen sensor. Retrofit emission control system for older vehicles. Tips on PCV retrofits on pre-1996 engines. Troubleshooting the EGR (exhaust gas recirculator) valve. | |||||||||
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