State Emission Standards - Gas: PENNSYLVANIA

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 5.0L Eng, Eng CD CCC, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD PowerglideSECTION PENNSYLVANIA
NOTE: The Pennsylvania (in Philadelphia area) program incorporates original U.S. EPA recommended start-up ASM5015 standards for 1981 and newer model year vehicles. Refer to appropriate model year range in appropriate table. See U. S. EPA ASM2525 & ASM5015 START-UP EMISSION STANDARDSΒ .
PENNSYLVANIA EMISSION STANDARDS - PITTSBURGH & OLDER PHILADELPHIA VEHICLES - IDLE TEST

Application HC ppm (CO %)
6000 GVWR Or Less
1975-79 400 (4.0)
1980 300 (3.0)
1981-92 220 (1.2)
1993 & Newer 130 (1.0)
6001-9000 GVWR
1975-78 650 (6.0)
1979 400 (4.0)
1980 300 (3.0)
1981-92 220 (1.2)
1993 & Newer 180 (1.0)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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