On the cars that need emmissions testing, I also drive them for about 45 minutes to an hour before testing to thouroughly heat the cat. If the car has to sit for a bit before they get to it, the cat should still be retaining some of it's internal heat.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.