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Even here in Northern Cali I dont have to smog my 69, and I believe we have the 25 or 30 year plan or something. Jonathan "Erkson, Toby" <toby.erkson@intel.com> wrote: >Come to Oregon as we have the 25-year rule: Autos older than 25 years are >exempt from DOT checks (emission and sound). This only applies in metro >areas, meaning if you live outside city limits then you don't have to go >through DOT. > >And yes, the engine must be up to operating temp. When there are two cars >in front of you (and one in the bay being tested) then start up your engine. >When you are next (and one car is in the bay) give the car some fuel (bring >up the idle) to around 1500rpm. This way the engine will be nice-n-hot for >the test. > > Toby Erkson > air_cooled_nut@pobox.com > '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed > '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chip, Jamex suspension, 2.25" MagnaFlow >exhaust, etc. > Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/ > >>-----Original Message----- >>...I went there after work, a distance of only 2 miles. I then sat in line >for >>> 15-20 minutes with the car turned off. Outside temp was 70F. >... >>Or--- you could sell me the car for $100 and I would title it here in >>Iowa. :=) > >------------------------------------------------------------------- >Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > > -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/