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bflesch • today at 4:57 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

You can adjust the mixing ratio of fuel and air in a way so that the exhaust has reduced emissions. This will reduce performance of the car but allows the exhaust to pass the emission tests.


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schwap • today at 10:19 PM

In this case it's the opposite. High NOx readings are almost always an indicator of reduced performance.