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Old November 20th 05, 08:53 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Failed SMOG, now what???

Ted, true if it is fuel contaminated especially, in respect to hyrocarbons
only.
"KC" > wrote in message
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> Change the engine oil then go immediately to the testing station. Clean
> oil is supposed to be a help in passing the tests. Maybe someone else can
> verify whether this is true or not.
>
> "Ted Mittelstaedt" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "skuba" > wrote in message
>> ups.com...
>>> Hi, I am trying to sell my 1992 Toyota Tercel, it runs good but has
>>> 200k miles on it.
>>>
>>> I failed the smog test and now I don't know what to do.
>>>

>>
>> Sell it as-is.
>>
>>> The emission problem could be o2 sensor, catalytic converter or EGR
>>> valve. Or even more than 1 of the 3. So this could cost me a lot.
>>>
>>> I was asking $1400 for the car. Now, I don't know if I fix and try to
>>> ask for more, if I should donate, etc...
>>>

>>
>> $1400 would be out of the question even if it passed the smog check.
>>
>>> Do you think I could replace the 02 sensor or catalytic converter
>>> myself? I amnot a mechanic. If the problem is in the 02 sensor or
>>> converter it wn't cost so much, but I believe the EGR valve costs
>>> around $200
>>>

>>
>> Even if you do your own work you will never recoup the money
>> you spend on it.
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Some people are calling me and saying they will buy the car as is. But
>>> I am afraid of that, because without smog they can't transfer to their
>>> name.
>>>

>>
>> Why would you be afraid of that? Unless the state laws specifically
>> prohibit title transfer you don't need to worry about this. And many
>> if not most states do not prohibit title transfer just because it fails
>> smog.
>> They prohibit REGISTRATION but titling a car isn't the same thing as
>> registering it. You should check
>> your state laws carefully. And another thing, even if your state
>> explicitly prohibits someone from titling a car unless it is smog
>> checked,
>> you can easily sell it out of state to someone who does not live in
>> a state that has such Nazi laws.
>>
>> If I modify a car to use for off-road racing or whatever, it will by
>> definition fail a smog check. So are you saying that in your state
>> that people are prohibited from selling ATVs, dragsters, and other
>> offroad vehicles? I think not.
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> What do you suggest?
>>>

>>
>> Sell it and make sure to get identification from the buyer, such
>> as their drivers license number, and verify that with their actual
>> license, and make sure to have their signature on a bill of sale or
>> some such that proves legally that you transferred ownership to
>> them. Once they own the vehicle, you cannot be held liable
>> for anything they do with it even if they never transfer the title.
>> By law they are probably required to transfer the title within 90
>> days of buying it from you, so if your still paranoid you can
>> call the cops if they don't do it.
>>
>> Ted
>>
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