How to Get Your Car to Pass the Emissions Test (Life Hack)

Emissions test. How to pass emission test. Emissions test (smog test) for your car and how to pass it DIY with Scotty Kilmer. If you failed the emissions test or think you will, try these tricks before going again. Easy to do things that can save you a lot of money. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@hotmasked1]

Where can i buy the shop line solvent at scott?

[@ultramanxk7]

I love this show!

[@FreshKicks4545]

Scotty Kilmer hey Scotty my 98 Altima is failing do to Nox just by a bit. Would a dirty air filter have something to do with it, would seafoam help?

[@marktalarico5804]

Scotty Kilmer

[@RichardWilliams-qg9ko]

I used a quart of xylene in 1/4 tank, and passed an old ford PU that was a wreck. And it passed with flying colors...........

[@vitooo9088]

Let’s be honest most of us are here because we are in California and California is a pain with smog test lol

[@NB-ir1me]

It’s also like gross in Cali too lmao I went there in a motorcycle and wipped the fog off my visor, wasn’t fog! It was SMOG! And it left my glove grimey with like mud or something like oil in the air and I couldn’t see had to pull over and get a rag to clean the visor

[@AlexBonesJones]

@@NB-ir1me Its not smog in the air it's the liberals smugness

[@terrim9323]

True

[@marquez4497]

Strict smog regulations & it’s still full of smog lmao

[@gearzone2611]

@@marquez4497 It's Commiefornia!

[@oakiron6455]

*Scotty starts screaming in front of his house... *neighbors: "there goes another KZbin video...

[@franknorcia2741]

I have had a check engine light on constant in my 03 Chevy PU with 347,000 miles for almost 2 years, we checked it with a code scanner and it read inefficient cat function. I was about to scrap the truck even tho it runs great because the repair was over $2,000 , with that many miles on the trans and motor it seemed like too much of a gamble. I tried Scotty's fix and ran a gallon of solvent thru the truck. The light did not go off until about 10 days later when I was running a regular tank of gas thru it, I could not believe it I went straight to a test center and passed with flying colors no codes!!! I am good for another 2 years.......unbelievable Thanks !!!

[@zaewhite2254]

What kind of solvent did you use and where did you buy it? I can’t seem to find the one he suggested

[@gloomztv9736]

Still no answer about the solvent

[@errolwashington5606]

​@@gloomztv9736lacquer thinner

[@HontonX]

I like this guy. He helps you learn something important plus his delivery is entertaining. A+ brother keep it up.

[@dygafabe1365]

Honton X I agree😌💢👏

[@mrrackz314]

Honton X hes saved me 💰 hes like the cool uncle i never had lol

[@williamgould6000]

Living it Loving it Scotty. Inspired me to finally fix heater in my Yaris. (Blocked matrix). Surely if an air filter is dirty the engine will run rich not lean, as you said.(?) Keep on reving up........

[@lawrencewheeler8868]

William Gould yes, it will. And computer will adj LTFT&STFT, to compensate so it could run lean& set dtc

[@williamgould6000]

Lawrence Wheeler. Of course, computer. Thanks for that. Maintenance is key, I guess

[@rwu9192]

Thank you! I cannot tell you how much your video helped me pass my emissions test. I took all of your advise (the paint thinner was a little too much for me, so I used a fuel additive, specifically for NOx emissions). I had failed my emissions test with a NOx GPM of 2.5548 (limit is 2.5). I was going to bring it to a mechanic, and then searched the Internet and found your video. First, I cleaned out my air filter box, and changed the air filter, I had changed my oil about 2 weeks prior, so I was in good shape. Next, my gas tank was at 1/4 full, so I added the fuel additive, and filled up my tank with the highest grade gasoline. I also noticed that my coolant was also low, so topped that off the reservoir. (I also cleared my ODBC readings from my car.) I then drove my car for 50+ miles to work the fuel through the system, and to heat up the cat. converter to help burn off all the emissions. I then drove right to the inspection area (lucky for me, there was only one car ahead of me), and was able to pass inspection with a NOx GPM of 1.4921. Your suggestions dropped my emission of NOx by 1.0629 GPM. I couldn't believe it. Thank you again for making this information available. You probably saved me a few hundred dollars in garage fees.

[@Little123Bit]

R Wu

[@charleysturbos7320]

Thanks scotty , just did two transmission flushes on roomates car. You saved us like 300 bucks or more from your video on that. Ive also took many many of your recomendations on treatments and additives and stuff too. Thanks alot dude you are just like me or im like you since you are older. Love to help others not get scammed from mechanics and people in life...

[@OhSoStevieRay1118]

The absolute best vehicle advice guy. I appreciate their isn't an excessive amount of small talk. He is straight to the point and knowledgeable. Thanks man!

[@aestheticman2662]

Thanks Scotty! You're both teaching (I never knew many of this info) and solving the problem. I already gave you thumbs up and will sure follow you and your instruction before I visit a shop. Thanks man!

[@Ceremony74]

Thanks Scotty! I have an 88 Toyota Pickup with about 35k on a rebuilt engine. The last two times I had it smogged I had to change the Cat both times at a cost of around $160 each time. I bought a gallon of laquer thinner this time, poured about 80% of it into a little more than half a tank and drove it on the freeway for 70 miles. Took it to the Star Smog station and it passed! I resigned myself to having to buy a new Cat each time, but no more! Thanks!!

[@aly8848]

you are lucky, in CA, a 2004 camry cat is nearly $1000 just for the part alone. It has to be CA emmission spec also, not FED spec.

[@SoybeanVideo]

Dear Scotty Kilmer, Thank you so much for putting your time into these awesome videos! Keep doing what you love! Thank you for everything...Really!!

[@mrghiax]

My Corolla nearly failed the test last year, this year after watching this video and carrying out these measures it passed the test no problem! Thanks Scotty

[@paulderienz383]

Thank you! I was able to pass smog! Changed my air filter and used STP Fuel System Cleaner and my check engine light stopped coming on.

[@motherlandjamsbellydanceof6598]

This is incredibly educational. I know NOTHING about cars and learned a lot. Thanks a million!

[@scottykilmer]

I don't use seafoam myself. I use lacquer thinner, and put a gallon in a tank of gas and drive it hard to clean.

[@rowidz]

I'm loving this guy's magical teleportation skills. Haha! Just messin'. Informative video. Thanks for posting.

[@jpugh3076]

just failed my emissions test will have to try these tips. watch your channel alot great info and attitude thanks for all your hard work

[@c4sare4kiddos]

How do I pass

[@SirIkeMedia]

Awesome tips! I passed today :D

[@homergee8943]

I like this guy! straight to the point, still he explains well!

[@cheyennesandoval00]

Hey Scotty putting the thinner on the car made my car pass smog today thank u for ur support and for replying back to all your fans! ...it really help the emissions testing .....

[@bryanwerlinger2283]

Thank you scotty I have a 1987 chevy corvette my first sports car no back seat right your videos helped me greatly you are a knight in shining armor keep up the good work I will always watch your videos my car has greatly improved all around love to cruise and enjoy tuned port injection!

[@Parknest]

I do exactly what Scotty recommends before I take my car in for the annual roadworthiness test and I haven't failed the emissions test so the advice is pretty much spot on.

[@c4sare4kiddos]

How much fuel cleaner to u put in?

[@Parknest]

@@c4sare4kiddos Read the directions that are printed on the label.

[@bauermobiletoolsystmfabrct8686]

Great video!!! I just learned a new one: on older vehicles (but still 96 & newer) don't disconnect the battery within like 7days or even longer before smogging- because the car computer needs time to run tests on the emissions components including the catalytic converter. One of the reasons I just failed smog (other was visual; patched hose) :| .

[@CoasterTeaFox]

Holy Christmas, thank you for this wonderful piece of information, I was looking for help like this for a while, you the man!

[@1947froggy]

10 years later still good info thx Scotty :)

[@scottykilmer]

worth a try, I've seen it work

[@boostercontrol100]

Good stuff bro! Seafoam works also. My dads old car would not pass emissions noxx. We ran seafoam thru the intake and it passed.

[@Biddybalboa]

I love this guy I've watched so many of these videos he's helped so much!

[@cliftonfix-it1465]

the paint thinner worked Thank You Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

same here in texas, but within a week you get one free extra try if you fix it by then.

[@dannyeliott8198]

A dirty air cleaner makes the mixture rich ! Not lean!

[@ccrider77]

I caught that too. Less air = more gas = more HC

[@user-uh5wr2fv1m]

Danny Eliott, Lol... I noticed that too.

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

I think what happens is he sometimes is talking so fast that mouth gets ahead of brain and just reverses the thought process. It's like dyslexic talking instead of reading. He reversed some things in other vides as well, but over all has some good information!

[@johnbecich9540]

Yeah, it's never good to drive any car outside its design parameters. There's no spec on "how dirty is too dirty" so we revert to the old rule: if you can see a light bulb through the filter, it's probably OK. Meanwhile, modern closed-loop (feedback) cars (say, after 1998) adjust fuel level to compensate for improver fuel-to-air ratio, caused by less-than-perfect air filter. The ultimate element of importance is the O2 sensor (s). It's a fundamental principal of closed loop systems that the feedback element is more important than the "amplifier" (the engine). If the feedback element is dorked, you're toast.

[@slacker11730]

This guy's an idiot.

[@nato2panama]

Great tips, Scotty. Thanks a lot.

[@DJNickmatrixbro]

Thank you Scotty…excited to try ! Mark

[@chriswinter5765]

Scotty Kilmer for president!!!!!

[@zer02oo5]

Scotty I ran the car 70 to 100 mph on the freeway and got a ticket... Is there anyway you can reimburse me.

[@scottykilmer]

no, but I'd advise buyin a radar detector

[@MultiWayland]

funny funny but true

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

You should pay closer attention, he said drive 70 or 100 miles! Not MILES PER HOUR

[@shenuhf]

He clearly said "Then I drive the car at the maximum speed LIMIT!" not maximum speed of the vehicle! If you drive it above you do it at your own risk.

[@WarrenBowles]

Just not in Virginia

[@lvallejo88]

Dear scotty kilmer my name is luis from FRESNO CA. Thank's to you and youre videos i got my 93 honda accord to pass the imissions test! I seen youre video and just did what you said and next thing you know my car pass smog!!

[@mancdown]

Great work Scotty.

[@ghosty1233]

Replacing my PCV valve got rid of my P0420. $3 and some change. :)

[@scottykilmer]

start there, plugs, filters, spark plug wires and pray

[@Albinus81]

Thanks for the clarification Scotty!

[@michellecarr3776]

I just Love you Scotty! I will let you know about next smog test

[@scottykilmer]

when bad, oxygen sensors rarely can be cleaned. but try this video anyway, it may fix your problem. it cleans the fuel injectors too

[@goto7320]

i just want to clarify the fuel injector part at 3:40 ...put a gallon of solvent in with ONLY 1/2 Gallon of gas? no more? so total of 1 1/2 gallons total material?

[@goinpoo]

Half a tank, not half a gallon

[@TheNutCollector]

I love this guy's car tips!

[@goddessinaritaoist2970]

I love you Mr. Scotty! Youre my hero! I am going to try all these tricks with my mercedes that has a check engine light and saw your other video about using that diagnostic tool. I have an old ancel I might go get an innova 3100 to see if I can trick it to pass and then GET RID of that Car!

[@iliaslamari7315]

Those guys in the USA are living the good life with only a simple emission pass (and safety test). Here in the Netherlands you have to pas a very strict MOT test. Your car has to be safe; things like brakes, tyres, seat belts, windows without cracks. But also clean emission, no sharp edges outside, right type of wheels, 10% or less rusted chassis, working speedo with light, not welded on subframes and no playing has to be found on any suspension part. This are just a couple rules, there are a lot more of them...

[@teomankardal5043]

Ilias Lamari i feel you man ik leef ook in nl en ja hier worden auto’s werkend weggegooid voor helemaal niks alleen omdat er bijvoorbeeld een arste op het scherm zit But stil i get it maar mij pakken e mijn golf uit 92 niet af fack hun

[@georgemorris6883]

Sounds like the way Pennsylvania does it...which is why you can buy a "transportation vehicle" pretty easily just outside the border of Pennsylvania...

[@MFneiche]

Here in Quebec, Canada we don't have any test 😂

[@Ihateironyanddumbusernames]

M Fneiche in Arizona we don't have emissions or safety. hell, we don't even need a muffler

[@MFneiche]

Allah O'ahu Lucky, here if you car is too lound they fine you. :(

[@scottykilmer]

I've seen seafoam cause problems, I never use it anymore myself. Cause guys often inject it too fast in and damage components that way

[@jamesolson8849]

I swear you’re so awesome and upbeat. I love it. You make me smile! :)

[@davidgillstone5418]

I love this guys energy

[@scottykilmer]

It can actually run both rich or lean, depending upon what type of fuel injection or carburation system it has. Either way, a dirty filter can make you fail the test. I've seen cars with clogged filters trip running lean codes, AND trip running rich codes on different models.

[@TheMrslimjim310]

Guy that does smogs: take off enigne light Me: bitch please *disconnects battery * no more engine light lol

[@gregtthomas]

If battery is disconnected to turn off the check engine light, the car will fail for readiness. I should know. I'm an emissions inspector.

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

@@gregtthomas what if someone disconnects the battery cable. And the check engine light never comes back on ?

[@gregtthomas]

@@myyoutubechannel3161 In that case, you would have to drive it for a certain amount of time or a certain number of miles for that readiness code, that is store in the car's computer, to go away. Then, you are good.

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

@@gregtthomasthanks for the information. i actually drove the car over 100 miles and it has been about 1 month and the check engine light has not come back on ..

[@ceramikxxx5882]

@@gregtthomas get a real job scumbag

[@erickacevedo7346]

This is just what i needed. Thanks 🔥

[@atpole818]

Thank you Mr. Kilmer

[@SaigonlEntertainment]

i have a question every time i step or slam my brake my gas meter go down i know it's not a big deal but it's just bother me. what can i do to fix it? thanks

[@scottykilmer]

generally that's a bad sending unit in the gas tank, or a loose wire that shorts out when moved

[@Nerd13010]

Personally, I just rather live where there isn't an inspection, one less thing to deal with

[@amaxlite]

+TechNerd1300 Try China where you would have to wear masks outside b/c of how bad the air quality is.

[@Nerd13010]

+skyline There's more to that than just cars, look at the back of almost everything you own.

[@amaxlite]

+TechNerd1300 I know that, but the point is we sometimes take laws for granted.

[@sdnative2387]

+skyline That's almost how bad Los Angeles was getting at one time. They were famous for the visible brown layer of smog seen from a distance.

[@791isaiah]

Maryland don't have inspection is just 1 time and property taxes on a car

[@samerwap1]

Thank you for your advices, i applied them on my old Russian car and i passed the emission test.

[@TheJbo614]

Scotty you are the BEST. thank you so very much. God bless

[@josepeixoto3384]

shop line solvent? what product is that, another name please.

[@kevinseveneleven]

Google is your friend

[@Nuprem1z]

Google's no help. Paint thinner' brush cleaner, acetone, lacquer thinner & Xylene but nothing with the JT501 nomenclature.

[@prydonian460]

Hey Scotty, If the air filter is clogged wouldn't that act the same as having an old fashioned choke on and make the car run rich rather than lean? Either way you would fail the emissions test.

[@thefaustotrip5956]

My exact thought

[@OdinsCloud]

That is my understanding unless the computer makes some kind of overcompensation.

[@logik316]

prydonian460 only in an old carbureted engine. In an engine with a computer, even with a dirty air filter it will maintain the correct air/fuel ratio although it may hesitate and cut out at full throttle.

[@loolver5209]

I'm thinking that Scotty is right. That the sensors detect a lack of air and send the signal to the ECU to reduce the fuel level accordingly.

[@92174164]

30 years working on cars, I have never had a car fail due to a dirty air filter..

[@jimpatino9968]

Scotty you are the MAN! Thank you.

[@Skyron8]

Extremely extremely helpful god bless you Scotty

[@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137]

I didn't realize John Lennon was a mechanic. And alive.

[@morningcoffeeOW]

He just needed Yoko out of his new life

[@elosoamorosoamoroso8188]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@yasvoestrada2103]

Kilmer*

[@Angel-ds8dj]

@Scotty Kilmer I need help my car passing the emissions test it passed visual and all that other stuff but I took it to two smog check stations already and neither both of they're stations can't connect to read the computer on my car I drove it for 180 miles and it completed the monitors why can it work on my OBD2 scanner but they're (computers/machines) can't connect to read my car? I checked all fuses and the pins on the OBD2 port and they all seem fine? Please help me thanks!

[@scottykilmer]

if your scanner reads it, odds theirs can't because of some glitch in their software. Try another station and pray

[@jameslaiola5889]

i need help getting my 78 el camino to pass. uhhggggg

[@LuisPerez-oo1in]

Scotty Kilmer

[@MegaRussell12]

if its a late 90s chrystler have them just run it. esp gen 2 machines wont read the chrystlers unless its in the test.

[@user-rc8im8wz1z]

Wow I needed emission service had no clue what that meant, searched on youtube and came across this video. I am a girl and I changed the all 8 spark plugs on my chevy and let me tell you the spark plugs were as black as dirt and worn out. My truck is running better now thanks alot scotty you saved me alot of money the mechanic wanted to charge me 300$ to fix this. You saved me a lot of money scotty you are the best.

[@upperdeck89-19]

THANK YOU SCOTTY!

[@Travis_Inlanzer]

I live in Florida... what are emissions?

[@12manny34]

Annoying bullshit NY residents like myself have to go through every year. Can't wait to move down to my girlfriend's hometown in Florida.

[@robertfink4202]

Emissions is a test you have to do every year to make sure your car is not polluting much. They measure the amount of exhaust gasses coming out of your tail pipe. If there are too many harmful gases coming out you fail.

[@12manny34]

DroidTech Trust me dude, I know. I paid that same amount for my "inspection" when I bought a car for $400. Had too many issues to even consider going the good boy route.

[@matthewronson5218]

If they came out of your arse, you'd know.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

As soon as they legalize weed florida here I come

[@iNNoCeNttDReAMs]

Question, if the air filter is clogged and is blocking the air, how is this resulting in the car running lean? wouldn't it run rich due to there being less air to fuel?

[@scottykilmer]

depends on the type of fuel injection system the car has. Some will run rich, and some will run lean actually. Different sensors work different ways, but either way, It's a bad thing.

[@iNNoCeNttDReAMs]

Scotty Kilmer Oh I see. Thank you!

[@pczapp827]

With a Carburetor it would run rich,with Fuel Injection it may start out rich & be driven lean by the PCM on O2 Correction.

[@khmerbraveheart]

You, yeah you! THANKS a lot. Very helpful. Going to subscribe.

[@redwolfmendoza]

Thanks Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

I buy mine at an auto paint store, it's the stuff they thin car paint with. It's the ONLY one I ever use

[@scottykilmer]

start with my video "how to clean fuel injectors on your car" cause they often clog up in that bad dodge returnless fuel injection system design

[@Anthony-cz2fe]

Scotty, any danger of putting too much fuel cleaner? The brand you showed can't be found, except as paint cleaning :-/ Lucas is recommended by some. Says use 5 oz per tank. Will 1 gal in 1/2 tank damage anything? Do we put another gallon after filling up tank before going for emissions, or just fill up gas with no additional cleaner?

[@robertramirez144]

Love this guy he know alot of good stuff.

[@TVguy9999]

A million thanks for all your videos, advice and common sense approach to solving automotive problems. I have made real effort to understand and solving my own car issues. I want to buy a diesel 4x4 vehicle or pickup truck from the late sixties to mid seventies. My budget is about 5 to 7 grand or so. What models do you recommend? Thanks again Scotty!

[@jrc777]

my car's check engine light is not coming on at all. i live in California. will that cause it to fail its smog test?

[@scottykilmer]

+john clark technically it will if the tester is an ass

[@technologyproductions-ye3px]

Scotty Kilmer 😂

[@BernardBethea6339]

john clark a sanctuary state mayby if your car or truck spoke spanish it would pass

[@MegaRussell12]

chances are the bulb is burnt out because the light has been on for a long time..... or someone disabled it to hide the problem

[@garymiller2056]

@@scottykilmer Not necessarily, Mr Scotty K, If light is not "coming on at all" then bulb could be out. That will always fail test.

[@diyman-kf3rg]

Top class advise thank you 👍👍

[@robreese1373]

I like your video man, its full of info and u also make this a little fun and vibrant, Thanx a milion

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support!

[@robreese1373]

welcome bro

[@shrimpsauce5023]

so glad we don't have this where I live.

[@xBloodXGusherx]

+A Used Geo Tracker where is that?

[@fatimazahrakarradi8841]

Tfjhauyfvhk

[@drabraxis2715]

Because Ignorance/Pollution is bliss?

[@davidhesington3490]

Justin Crowe No but it's telling you what need's to be fixed before it start's making outher thing's go bad, like a bad O2 sensor can start doing damage to your cat

[@Old-Tires]

Happy they do not have this where I live. The damn liberals are just trying to rob us anyway they can financially. I drive a 1999 Honda Civic ex coupe and the check engine light has been on for about a year and the car is running fine. I would hate having to spend money just to replace a damn sensor if the car is running good with no abnormalities in how it runs. Damn the liberals to hell for making us waste money.

[@hickoryloudermilk4426]

Hi Scotty, I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus that runs fine but when I took it to get emissions it said I have to complete the '' drive cycle''. How is that done ? Thanks

[@scottykilmer]

+Hickory Loudermilk drive it on the highway and hour and then give it a day or two of city driving. Pray it resets, cause if not, you have a hard to pinpoint failure making it not complete, like a bad cat

[@yessyfranco6049]

Great video i love the Energy 😎

[@carl0s360]

Re took my smog check test today here in California. All I did to pass was drive on the highway for 30 miles before going, and keeping my engine on when I got there

[@THECH0SEN0NE82]

my car passed it on the computer as both tests said pass but the aHole put ''tampered'' on it and wouldnt explain why to me.. i do admit i had old codes that i cleared after a tune up but the light never came back after i took it for a drive or during testing.

[@garymiller2056]

You could have been a stooge for the EPA, THECHOSENONE82 ,in which case he could have been fined $ ten thou. if he passed you. He probable also was an aHole.

[@shadowmarlo]

The law in California keeps changing in a few years. Even we passed the smog check, their machines here were also checking some running parts of your car like ignition timing. Also aftermarket catalytic converter must be exempted from California's anti-tampering laws.

[@hg2.]

Scotty knows his way around "NOx". Thank you!

[@BNoRtH609]

person in your glasses' reflection at 2:15 freaked me out. awesome vid. thanks!

[@johnevangelista2887]

I have a 2011 Mustang gt and I want to put an off road x pipe, which means I would get rid of the cats on the car. I live in New York, would I pass inspection?

[@scottykilmer]

+john evangelista NO

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

No because NY is a awful Libtard state

[@alibruh3245]

john evangelista just get a hot smogg

[@airgliderz]

Removing the cats is a stupid idea, adds pollution, has no impact in power and you don't pass emissions so you cont drive it on the road and you paid good money to make your car not legal to drive on the road.

[@waleedahmed4591]

wait dude if the air is blocked then more fuel enters in the engine making it run richer and rich means more unburnt fuel in exhaust but scotty tells that it runs lean wich reduces the unburnt fuel making the engine run hot bu cleaner

[@suzyq4358]

I was thinking the same thing....Scotty made a mistake.

[@starguard4122]

Thank you Scotty :)

[@scottykilmer]

it's old as the hills, but certainly worth a try

[@loverroll]

how about changing the fuel filter and gas cap??

[@gravemind6536]

Nah throw in some redex and drive the car hard for awhile and your fuel tank and filters will be clean.

[@uzileopard6199]

Pro tip: find a friend who has an address in a county that doesn’t do emission, register there, done forever

[@kevin11vin18]

And then what

[@uzileopard6199]

@@kevin11vin18 nothing it’s registered in a county that doesn’t require emissions lmao.

[@xerograv7078]

HA I failed today in a 1981 K5 Blazer today.. 350 moderately modified. This video is awesome.. I love that you tell me WHY a gap in a spark plug will make me fail emissions. I sir, will certainly being doing what you said in this video.

[@Tech9641]

Love your videos.

[@scottykilmer]

Yes, I've used it, a gallon of thinner to a tank of gas in that case.

[@liamdillon9745]

what if you have a plastic gas tank tho wouldn't that destroy it?

[@jimmy55889]

car is headache

[@scottykilmer]

they can still work fine when rattling . As long as it passes the emissions test it would make it, here in texas a 95 is tested on a dyno and they will often pass when rattling

[@cornellcoogler6215]

thank you. Scotty

[@TauCu]

Steps to do this: 1) Buy a VW. This concludes the needed steps.

[@louisbarningham]

IN NZ THEY DO NOT TEST EMISSIONS LOL THEY ARE GREAT THEY ONLY LOOK AT IT I LOVE NZ INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT ILLEGAL TO HAVE SO ITS LEGAL TO NOT HAVE INSURANCE

[@tsltyler]

Insurance part is not smart. That is required for a reason. It will be a lot cheaper for a person to pay a $1000 deductible and have their insurance take the rest then it would be to spend upwards of $50,000-$100,000 for new vehicles in a bad accident

[@louisbarningham]

@@tsltyler no because if you do not have insurance and you crash, you have to pay all the damages to the person who you hit if it was your fault instead of insurance paying if you do not have insurance

[@njarnjas]

Scotty,you're a legend!

[@jermaineallen2915]

Scotty your the man for the job.