Air Care News
Air Care News is a quarterly newsletter published
by the Air Care Colorado program, containing articles of interest to repair technicians who repair vehicles
that fail the I/M 240 emissions tests. It is mailed to all Denver-Boulder area
registered repair facilities in January, April, July and October.
Beginning with the July 2002 issue,
the newsletter is in .pdf format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view these newer issues. If you don't have
AR on your computer, it is available for free download from the Adobe website.
July 2004 (.pdf)
(current issue)
 As the emissions program
evolves, so must emissions repair shop owners and technicians
Proper diagnosis is the
first and most important step for technicians and shop owners
Ozone season begins with
introduction of new toll-free air quality hotline
What's up with this new
"smog" gas?
April 2004 (.pdf)
Early Action Compact for
ozone reduction receives approval
Meltdown -- a case of
getting to the root of the problem
Be Car Care Aware -- a
springtime check list for your customers
October 2003 (.pdf)
RapidScreen roadside testing
debuts in Denver metro area
Missin' Nissan: A
step-by-step diagnosis
July 2003 (.pdf)
Metro area car care fairs a
success
2003 ozone season underway
Repair Your Air campaign
launches in Denver metro area
April 2003 (.pdf)
Converters explained
Restraint lesson learned
Emissions license revoked
January 2003
(.pdf)
Waiver limit increases from
$450 to $715
"Check engine" light to
become advisory only
Jon McKinley named general
manager of Air Care Colorado
Improper emissions
inspections still a problem
October 2002 (.pdf)
OBD II discussed
Colorado achieves air quality compliance
Brightening dull Saturday with I/M 240 repair
Inoperable vehicles don't need emissions tests
July 2002 (.pdf)
Motorists can help reduce summertime ozone pollution
Cheater pays the price
HC and CO failures caused by EGR defect
April 2002
Tech Night fuel presentation
Emissions test vouchers
January 2002
Fuel vapor leaks can cause HC failures with not OBDII error codes
Tow-away vehicle sales must meet emissions requirements
Emissions standards tightened for 2002; changes
affect many passenger vehicles
Gas cap replacement program wraps up
October 2001
Denver Metropolitan area on verge of meeting federal air
pollution standards
Dirty MAF sensor = high NOx
Clean Cities event features alternative fuel vehicles
July 2001
Car Care Clinic promotes regular vehicle maintenance
"Put A Cap on Ozone" returns
Audit confirms commitment to clean air
April 2001
RapidScreen launched in Larimer and Weld Counties
Tech Night focuses on OBDII Readiness Monitors
Ace inspector at Denver Southeast station
January 2001
Tricky Chevy took real detective work
Being a registered repair facility is great advertising --
especially if VRFs are correctly filled out and returned
New top techs
Fooling the system doesn't fly with DOR techs
October 2000
Gas cap replacements lead to emissions failures?
Research study demonstrates cost-effective repairs can reduce vehicle emissions levels
Training to improve inspections
July 2000
Top techs earn recognition for their achievements
Get ready to test gas caps before sending your emissions repairs back to the testing center
State law prohibits improper emissions repair
Top techs
April 2000
Make use of the emissions technical assistance centers
The Emissions Clinic scores big
Special handling needed to emission-test & register kit cars
January 2000
Clean screen program to make national debut in Colorado
Waiver requests get close scrutiny
CO levels in Denver exceed federal pollution standards for first time since 1995
October 1999
Cheating the system doesn't pay
Simple way to find out if the converter is working
Voluntary programs keep ozone levels down
July 1999
Tighter standards and cleaner cars
Keeping up is key to success
My car is in another state
April 1999
Replacements required for increasing numbers of catalytic converters
Tech Night offers hands-on training
Service advisors speak out
Inoperable vehicles don't need emissions tests
January 1999
State gets tougher on cars, light trucks
New emissions limits impact repair industry
Motorists speak out on emissions program
October 1998
Appealing your repair score
A generic OBD II driving cycle?
July 1998
Training providers: getting the most bang for your buck
Caution: dirty vehicle alert
Trivia: facts & figures
Insider repair tips
Get credit for your effective repairs
Enhanced area shows improved inspection performance
April 1998
High altitude study identifies repairs for problem vehicles
Low altitude Honda Accord an emissions repair challenge
Peterson at the top of his game
Clean screening an effective tool
January 1998
New dynamometers online at all Air Care Colorado stations
Those finicky old Fords...
Tech Night goes interactive
Cooper, technicians applying their knowledge
October 1997
Catalytic converter efficiency testing
Changes to emissions program rules
Tough penalties for emissions fraud
July 1997
Repairs reducing emissions levels from problem vehicles
Basic area hosts its first Tech Night
Proposed changes to Reg. 11 on agenda
Seyfer Automotive easing customer fears of automotive repair
Fraudulent emissions tests harm us all
April 1997
NOx standard a new challenge for technicians
Misdiagnoses and improper repairs primary culprits in waiver denials
Restricted exhaust: Diagnosing the problem
Tech Nights gaining popularity
January 1997
Difficult diagnosis? Here are some tips
Fast Pass Q&A
October 1996
Problem cars: What to look for
Tech nights: a success story
August 1996
Repair the problem, not the symptoms
New law allows dealer emissions vouchers
Emissions technical centers
Best Tune not just spinning wheels
Tech tips
August 1995
Repair report card
Aspire hotline helps technicians
Repair success stories
March 1995
Understanding emissions test reports
Tech Q & A
Surveys gauge Colorado technician experience
Why technicians enroll in FIRST and EDGE
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