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Re: CAP gone wierd? Analog voltmeter to test O2?
Posted to Emissions Forum on 7/29/2002 2 Replies

Careful Phil,

If you use an analog meter that is not BAR certified it could cause the catalytic convertor to cool off too much and fail a smog test inappropriately. It seems that the sweep of the needle can move too much air. I think BAR is working on standa... Login to read more.

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