08-19-2008, 12:17 AM
1989 Toyota Corolla 4 Cyl (Carb) 170,000 + miles
Changed the oil and filter, Air Filter and plugs. Had to reatttach two plug wires where they came apart at plug during replacement of plugs. Put in some premium gas. Did a pre test, and guy at smog station said according to readings I need an O2 sensor. Bought one and put it in. And car readings were a lot better.
Guy heated the car up, and we did the test, but it still failed. Smog guy now suggests it needs a Catalytic Converter.
They told me of the place that sells one for $45, and of course they keep old unit.
Another regular muffler shop I go to charges $125, and says the cheap place sells Cartex, while he sells Carsound. Either way, if the car is not tuned properly it could kill the new Catyltic Convertor.
2 years ago, when I did smog check, I replaced the wires, rotor, and cap also.
This car is a driver. And here are smog results. $45 or $125 I can afford either, to help the kid. From the readings, any ideas?
Changed the oil and filter, Air Filter and plugs. Had to reatttach two plug wires where they came apart at plug during replacement of plugs. Put in some premium gas. Did a pre test, and guy at smog station said according to readings I need an O2 sensor. Bought one and put it in. And car readings were a lot better.
Guy heated the car up, and we did the test, but it still failed. Smog guy now suggests it needs a Catalytic Converter.
They told me of the place that sells one for $45, and of course they keep old unit.
Another regular muffler shop I go to charges $125, and says the cheap place sells Cartex, while he sells Carsound. Either way, if the car is not tuned properly it could kill the new Catyltic Convertor.
2 years ago, when I did smog check, I replaced the wires, rotor, and cap also.
This car is a driver. And here are smog results. $45 or $125 I can afford either, to help the kid. From the readings, any ideas?