§276.203. Dilution - Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test  


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  • To prevent excess dilution in a steady-state idle exhaust emissions test described in Section 276.204, the sample probe shall be inserted a minimum of 10 inches into the vehicle's tailpipe.  Extension boots shall be utilized if it is impossible to insert the sample probe at least 10 inches into the tailpipe.  A vehicle emission test shall be invalid if the applicable emission standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240 are met but the sum of the CO and CO2 concentrations in the exhaust gas does not exceed 6 percent during the sample averaging period(s).

     

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)