What exactly is in that Fahrvergnugen, VW?

Yeah, we hadn't had one for a while, but we figured that Murphy's Law would happen and that usually when one breaks down, others will too.

 

Emissions? Or admissions? Either way, I'd bet money on Devil being mistaken ...

 

That's some good living:

Volkswagen CEO Likely to Get $32 Million Pension After Leaving

 

That's 50% more than Carly got for ruining HP!

 

Even at the CEO level ... women are underpaid.

 

Women have to be twice as incompetent as men just to be paid half as much.

 

You know, the human torch got me thinking. If a public school employee leaves their home at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m., and the thought of the public is they are working every second of every day, I can only imagine the amazing work ethic of a tenured professor or an adjunct professor.

 

A real scholar is never off the clock.

 

http://www.deq.state.va.us/Programs...ers/VehicleEmissionsInspectionFAQ.aspx#wvraei

Does my vehicle need an emissions inspection?
Most vehicles that are registered or operated primarily in the program area are subject to the vehicle emissions inspection program. See Which Vehicles Require an Emissions Inspection. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles notifies vehicle owners whether or not an emissions inspection will be required in order to renew the vehicle’s registration. Check the middle or bottom left corner of the registration renewal card for the following statement: “Emissions Inspection Required.”

New residents to Northern Virginia are also required to have the emissions inspection performed for registration. New residents requesting vehicle license plates without a current passed or waived vehicle inspection report may only be eligible for a temporary vehicle license and registration. If you are moving to and registering your vehicle for the first time in Virginia, emissions inspections from another jurisdiction may be acceptable for a one year registration in Northern Virginia if the vehicle has passed an EPA-approved enhanced vehicle emissions inspection within the past 12 months.

Which vehicles require an emissions inspection?
Certain vehicles require a Virginia Emissions Inspection PASS or WAIVER before DMV can complete the registration process. The requirements are categorized by fuel type,

• Gasoline-powered passenger or property carrying vehicles with a model year that is less than 25 model years old before January 1 of the current calendar year and with a manufacturer's designated gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less
• Diesel-powered passenger or property carrying vehicles with a model year of 1997 or newer and with a manufacturer’s designated gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less

and apply to vehicles that are registered in one of the following localities:

• Counties of: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford
• Cities of: Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park

All local, state, and federal government vehicles registered or operated primarily in the Northern Virginia program area are subject to the emissions inspection program. In addition, Section 118 of the federal Clean Air Act requires that any employee of the federal government commuting into the program area and operating their vehicle on a federal installation comply with the emissions inspection program. Federal employees should contact their individual agency about compliance with this federal requirement.

What type of inspection is performed?
Gasoline-Powered Vehicles
There are three types of tests: two-speed idle test, acceleration simulation mode test and an on-board diagnostic system test. 1980 and older model year vehicles, and all vehicles with a manufacturer's designated gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 to 10,000 pounds, receive a two-speed idle test. This test measures hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide at 2,500 rpm and curb idle.

Most 1981 and newer vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating up to 8,500 pounds receive an acceleration simulation (ASM) mode test. The ASM test is performed on a dynamometer (also known as a treadmill) which allows the inspector to run the vehicle at only 15 mph and 25 mph. This type of test is performed to measure nitric oxide, as well as hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Some vehicles may not be able to receive the dynamometer test due to mechanical features such as all-wheel drive, full-time four-wheel drive, or traction control that cannot be turned off. These vehicles will be tested using the two-speed idle test. Newer vehicles may receive a test of the vehicle's on-board diagnostic computer system instead of or in addition to the regular tailpipe emissions test. Most vehicles receive an emissions control component inspection. The inspector will check for certain emissions control systems that were originally installed on the vehicle by the manufacturer. Most vehicles will also receive visible smoke inspection.

 

I can honestly say that I think you are stealing money when you cash your paycheck.

 

And never takes a break from this message board, I guess.

 

Thoughts, Torch?