I really appreciate the advice. Been trying to think if I know of anybody I trust to drive the car on the highway to try to clear it out but I really don't.

I'm not well & am on medication. I have not driven in 1 1/2 years. I don't drive on the highway. I can barely drive it a few miles as I don't feel well enough to drive.

Life has not been easy the last year & I have put off this smog issue for a while.
I have no one to help me but I have not given up on myself or the car yet.

I can't work on the car but am trying to understand these things to try to not get taken on these things by repair as I'm broke.

I know I really shouldn't have this car but I'm hoping I can find a way to keep it.

Enrique at MB motors said the egr was ok 100 miles ago. He basically has taken care of the car since 7/2007 but he couldn't help w smog emissions. I don't think he ever checked timing but I really don't know. It has all new radiator, thermostat, wires, plugs, distributor cap, rotor, accumulator & O2 sensor.

Kartek who won't help me this time did have a mechanic 2 1/2 years ago 70 miles ago in the cars history got it set up to pass smog. Nothing has been touched since then.

My economy gauge has also never been pegged on minimum when idling so guess that means something. Maybe a vacuum leak? Maybe a smoke test? I changed most every rubber vacuum hose I could reach even the big ones.

I have been told not to worry about the gas & to just have a new cat put on & see if that helps. I might even try the $200 upfront guy if I think he will really go through it & get to the issue if its running related as its not a car that just any smog repair place is going to be familiar with.

I do appreciate everyone's suggestions.

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