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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
So you must be fine with VW's recently publicized actions.
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No, not fine with VW's actions what so ever. They cheated and got caught, but it also shows you how lazy the EPA is that they had to rely on West VA University to actually put a test system in the trunk and probe the tailpipe.
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
Whether you keep driving without DEF (in a car so equipped) or install a software cheat in a non-DEF VW, either way you are emitting NOx levels above federally mandated limits, which are there for a good reason.
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Here is the problem I have, screw BMW or whomever configured the car to not start if there is not enough DEF in the tank. Let's make somewhat of a parallel, if you are driving a gasoline vehicle that has a O2 sensors that is not working and/or a catalytic converter that is inefficient, the car is not programmed to not start. An indicator comes on the dash and alerts the driver to a problems. The exact same thing can be configured when the DEF tank is empty. Once the tank is empty the mileage warnings stop and a yellow indicator/warning comes on. Then it is up to the operator to take action to remedy the situation. The vehicle would not be eligible for Emission Testing, but this assumes the Diesels are even tested for Emissions, which in many locations are exempt. Diesels should not be exempt from Emission testing IMHO.
The cars are currently booby trapped to leave someone stranded and this is BS. I am not one to remove and bypass emission systems, but I would clearly bypass the no start situation in a heartbeat. Not to operate the vehicle without DEF, but to be able to operate the car without DEF if necessary. Whether is be the DEF tank is empty for some reason or there is a failure in the DEF system.
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
Ever been to a heavily populated country that does not have emissions controls?
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Yes, I lived in LA for a while!!