Have failed emission test twice-Only part of test I fail is the hydrocarbons. CO and NO readings are ok. Found a vacuum leak, fixed it and that dropped the hydrocarbons about 15%, they are still too high.
Just did the plugs and wires. SEEMS to run better but I don't know. Will go test again soon.
The standard for hydrocarbons on the test is .80. My first test they read out at 2.36 and the second test at 1.96. If I can get it down to 1.59 I can get a one time waiver for two years.
My question is this: Would a brand new Catalytic Converter get me passed the Hydrocarbon test?