Tampering with auto emissions

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Environ. Midwest; (United States)

OSTI ID:6069686

Kozina, K

Tampering with automobile emission control systems by using leaded fuels or changing the recirculation, fuel/air mixture screws, or the vacuum spark retard defeats the effort to improve air quality and contributes to ozone, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxide pollution. The worst offense is fuel switching because it ruins the catalytic converter. Motorists mistakingly hoping to improve their car's performance are not aware that the pollution-control equipment can be damaged or overworked and will keep urban cars from passing mandatory auto exhaust inspection and maintenance programs. Recent fuel substitution has been prompted by economics, although the long-term effects to the engine will be more costly. DOE-produced regulations are designed to eliminate incentives to switch fuels and to promote engine tuning rather than emission-control tampering to improve efficiency.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Region V, Chicago, IL
• OSTI ID: 6069686
• Journal Information: Environ. Midwest; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Midwest; (United States); ISSN EMIDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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