BMW 3 Series exhaust emitions too high
Variant: 318is E36
Model Year: 1997
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Failed its MOT yesterday on emitions after 2nd fast idle test=< 0.48% CO excessive
Told to renew the catalit converter??
Is this true or is there a cheaper altenative??? (as friend said just give it a good frashing to blow out the cobwebs)
Told to renew the catalit converter??
Is this true or is there a cheaper altenative??? (as friend said just give it a good frashing to blow out the cobwebs)
Posted: Jan 5, 2012 (12 years ago)
Assume the engine get a regular service if so, yes a good thrash could do it but more often than not needs a gas test right after. if the lambda reading was near the limit i would try that first it is a cheaper option and may be contributing to the poor reading
Posted Jan 5, 2012 (12 years ago)
if that does not work get a can of bg44k fuel treatment
Posted Jan 6, 2012 (12 years ago)
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