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Old 09-22-2015, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bawareca View Post
^^^The computer cuts the power and change the engine mode so it conforms to the emission standarts. These cars have no DEF, or Urea injection installed and this is what takes care of the nitrous oxides.
There are many factors in the trade off calculation with NOx.

First would be fuel efficiency.

Power would be there also, and potentially engine service intervals, engine life, etc.
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