Why would putting a load on the engine make it run cleaner?

David?

Mike

> From: Loretta Abbott-Kennon <SyncrogalVW@CS.COM>
> Reply-To: SyncrogalVW@CS.COM
> Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 01:38:27 EDT
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 86 Syncro smog
>
> I live in an enhanced area and the first time I had to take my Syncro in to
> be smogged it did not pass. They were also unable to put it on the treadmill
> because it is 4wd.  I took it to the one vanagon mechanic I trust to see if
> he could make it pass.  He told me to take it back to be checked but make
> sure the headlights are turned on and the a/c is on low.  I was skeptical but
> I trusted this guy and sure enough it worked, I passed the second time.
> Later the mechanic showed me this tip published in one of his trade journals
> it was addressing vanagons specifically.
> Loretta
> 87 Syncro GL
> 90 GL
> 82 Westy
>