Well I've been driving for a long time but today was a new experience. Passed what I thought was a truck inspection setup along side the beeline highway here in Arizona and a poorly written sign said all diesel trucks, pickups and cars to turn in. I was driving my trusty 240D and couldn't believe that they wanted diesel cars. So kept on going and got a nasty look from one of the DPS officers. I expected to see flashing lights in the mirror but was lucky. What are they looking for? Oily

1981 240d
1987 300d turbo
1973 220

theyre probably looking for people driving on un-taxed fuel.

It's dyed red if i'm not mistaken...

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Oily you should have stopped. There was a leaking tanker full of diesel and they were giving it away to try and empty it. ha ha I'm joking but hey, maybe it's true!

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Brian
87 300Dturbo 180K #14 head still running R-12 SOLD 12/2017
02 F350 Powerstroke 180K
05 Chevy Express 1 ton w/Royal Utility box 120K
08 Infiniti FX-35 40K
15 Golf Sportwagen TDI 35K
10 Sprinter 3500 chassis with a Class A Winnebago on it. 56K

they are looking for Oilegal Oiliens

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'95 E320 Wagon my favorite road car. '99 E300D wolf in sheeps body, '87 300D Sportline suspension, '79 300TD w/ 617.952 engine at 367,750 and counting!

oily

check out this site: http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/

as it is late - drank too much coffee too late- I am not paying that much attention. I have heard that AZ is now adopting California Emmission standards. From what i gather on the site - pre 1988 vehicle of a certain weight must be retrofitted- they also mention letters being sent out

better yet : below from site- late and lazy

Unless specifically exempted, all 1967 and newer vehicles (including diesels) that are registered in the metro Phoenix (Area A) or Tucson (Area B) emission test areas must receive an emissions inspection no more than 90 days prior to registration.

Your registration renewal application from the Motor Vehicles Division will say "Emission Test Required" when it is time to have your vehicle tested.

If you work in the emission test area, but register outside of the area, Arizona law requires that you have the vehicle inspected in the area to which you commute.

Automobile dealers are responsible for having vehicles emissions tested prior to sale. You will be notified by Motor Vehicle Division when you need to re-register your vehicle and if it is due for emissions testing.

Vehicles to be tested must enter the inspection station under their own power. They may not be on or pulling a trailer.

Exempted Vehicles

Model year 2001 or newer, except reconstructed, vehicles
Model year 2003 or newer original equipment alternative fuel vehicles
Model year 1966 and older vehicles
Apportioned vehicles (licensed in more than one state)
Electric powered, golf carts or vehicles with engine displacement of less than 90cc
Vehicles leased to a person residing outside the emission control areas
Vehicles transferred between dealers (wholesale)
More Information regarding exemptions for New Vehicles, Vehicles Registered Outside of Tucson or Phoenix or Vehicles Out of State at Test Time

I told a friend when he mentioned this about running biodiesel for test
Western states 450 S 15th Ave phoenix has b100 2.60 per gal right now

hope this helps

peace

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nibiru
82 300TD- diggin it
Ich habe Dinge gesehen, die ihr Menchen niemal glauben würdet
Gigantische Schiffe, die brannten, draußen vor der Schulter des Orion
Und ich habe C-beams gesehen, glizernd im Dunkel, nahe dem Thannhäuser-Tor
All diese Momente werden verloren sein....in der Zeit
so wie...Tränen im Regen

They were trying to fund their vacation for this summer.......ticket people but give a discount if the fine is paid right then and there....

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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