EPA-AA-TSS-PA-85-1
Technical Report
Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions
of High Mileage Passenger Cars
Project Officer:
Craig A. Harvey
Branch Technical Representative:
Bruce Michael
February 1985
NOTICE
Technical Reports do not necessarily represent final EPA
decisions or positions. They are intended to present
technical analysis of issues using data which are
currently available. The purpose in the release of such
reports is to facilitate the exchange of technical
information and to inform the public of technical
developments which may form the basis for a final EPA
decision, position or regulatory action.
Technical Support Staff
Emission Control Technology Division
Office of Mobile Sources
Office of Air and Radiation
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
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PREFACE
This report gives the results of exhaust and evaporative
emissions tests Southwest Research Institute performed on 27
vehicles. Test cars were selected randomly from a registration
list of all 1981 passenger cars in Bexar County, Texas (which
includes the greater San Antonio area and some surrounding
suburban and rural areas). Seven of the .27 cars underwent
restorative maintenance after baseline testing (replaced
canister or gas cap) and evaporative emissions were measured
again after maintenance.
The Southwest Research Institute report was originally
submitted to EPA with three appendices attached. The first,
"Appendix A: Project Set-Up and Car Selection," has been
retained. The second, "Appendix B: Data and Coding Sheets,"
and the third, "Appendix C: Computer Printouts of the Emissions
Results" have been omitted. However, the vehicle emissions
results contained in Appendices B and C have been added to
EPA's Emission Factor Program (MICRO files) as part of a larger
in-use vehicle emissions test data base. The results of these
emissions tests are summarized in Tables 6 and 7 of this report.
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE DRAWER 28510 6220CULE8RA ROAD SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS. USA 78284 (S12) 684-5111.TELEX 78-7387
September 28,
TO: Mr. Craig A. Harvey, Project Officer
Mr. Bruce Michael, Branch Technical Representative
Environmental Protection Agency
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
FROM: Terry L.. Ullman, Charles M. Urban, and Charles T. Hare
Department of Emissions Research
Southwest Research Institute
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78284
SUBJECT: Summary of Work Conducted for the period May 30 through
September 28, 1984; Work Assignment No. 20, Contract
68-03-3162, "Testing of High Mileage Taxicabs and Pas-
senger Cars," SwRI Project No. 03-7338-020.
I. INTRODUCTION
The objective of this Work Assignment, as conducted, has been to
accumulate regulated emissions data on randomly selected, privately owned
1981 passenger cars. The scope of this effort was to test as many cars
as possible within the time and funding allocated to this Work Assignment.
The original objective of this Work Assignment was to accumulate
emissions data on several high mileage taxicabs and privately owned
passenger cars. At the direction of the Project Officer on July 9, the
objective was changed to testing randomly selected, privately owned 1981
passenger cars; this change in technical direction was defined in the
letter from the undersigned to the EPA Project Officer dated July 16, 1984,
Work conducted in accord with the original objective of this Assignment
was reported in Monthly Progress Report No. 1, dated July 15, 1984; and
that initial effort is included in this summary by reference to that
progress report, a copy of which is in Appendix A-l of this summary report.
II. CAR SELECTION
Test cars were selected randomly from a registration list of all
1981 passenger cars in Bexar County, Texas (which includes the greater
San Antonio area and some surrounding rural and suburban areas) to fill
a test matrix provided by the Project Officer. The test car matrix, given
in Table 1, included 35 cars of various make and engine size. Due to che
time constraints in this Work Assignment, with the likelihood of not
having' time to test 35 cars, the test matrix was initially reduced to ten
cars as shown in Table 2. The matrix was subsequently increased to 21
cars and then to the 27 cars actually tested. The test matrices for 21
and 27 cars are shown in Tables 3 and 4, respectively.
T E x A s
I » 0 T 0 N. 0 C
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TABLE 1. THIRTY-FIVE (35) CAR TEST MATRIX FOR 1981 PASSENGER CARS
Make/Engine
GMC
Ford
Chrysler
Datsun
Toyota
Honda
Subaru
4 cyl.
5 vehicles
code* *9, G, 5
6 vehicles
code: 2, A
3 vehicles
code: A, C, 0
1 vehicle
code: all
3 vehicles
code: all
2 vehicles
code: all
1 vehicle
code: all
6 cyl.
6 vehicles
code: X, Z, K, 3
A, 4
3 vehicles
code: B
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--
8 cyl.
3 vehicles
code: aS, P, J, T, W, H, Y, L, .
6
1 vehicle
code: D, P, G
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aVIN code "9" for GM designates a 4-cylinder engine in most cases, except for
Cadillac. Por GM Cadillac, "9" designates a V-8 engine.
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TABLE 2. TEN (10) CAR TEST MATRIX FOR 1981 PASSENGER CARS
Make/Engine
GMC
Ford
Chrysler
Datsun
Toyota
Honda
Subaru
4 cyl.
2 vehicles
code: a9, G, 5
2 vehicles
code: 2, A
1 vehicle
code: A, C, D
0 vehicle
code: all
1 vehicle
code : all
0 vehicle
code : all
0 vehicle
code : all
6 cyl.
2 vehicles
code: X, Z, K, 3
A, 4
1 vehicle
code: B
~~
8 cyl.
1 vehicle
code: aS, F, J, T, W, H, Y, L,
6
0 vehicle
code: D, F, G
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Figure 2. Ten (10) Car Test Matrix for 1981 Passenger Cars
aVIN code "9" for GM designates a 4-cylinder engine in most cases, except for
Cadillac. For GM Cadillac, "9" designates a V-8 engine.
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TABLE 3. TWENTY-ONE (21) CAR TEST MATRIX FOR 1981 PASSENGER CARS
Make/Engine
GMC
Ford
Chrysler
Datsun
Toyota
Honda
Subaru
4-cylinder
4 vehicles
code* a9, G, 5
4 vehicles
code: 2, A
2 vehicles
code: A, C, 0
0 vehicle
code: all
2 vehicles
code: all
1 vehicle
code : all
0 vehicle
code : all
6-cylinder
4 vehicles
code: X, Z, K, 3
A, 4
2 vehicles
code : B
--
8-cylinder
2 vehicles
code: aS, F, J, T, W, H, Y, L,
6
0 vehicle
code: D, F, G
--
aVIN code "9"
Cadillac.
for GM designates a 4-cylinder engine in most cases, except for
For GM Cadillac, "9" designates a V-8 engine.
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TABLE 4. TWENTY-SEVEN (27). CAR TEST MATRIX FOR 1981 PASSENGER CARS
Make/Engine
GMC
Ford
Chrysler
Oatsua
Toyota
aonaa
Subaru
'
m ,^lrlM
codas *9>
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The registration list of 42,000"l981 passenger cars in Bexar County,
Texas was obtained on magnetic tape, sorted by make and VTN. This List
was broken into smaller files by make and number of engine cylinders.
Using a standard statistical computer program, The Statistical Package
for the Social Sciences (SPSS), a set percentage of a smaller file was
selected randomly and printed (usually about 200 registrations from each
of the smaller files). Using a random number table, these lists were
recompiled to establish random priority for specific vehicle selection.
Randomized lists* for GM cars were obtained and preparations were
completed to mail out letters soliciting the randomly-pieked test cars.
Prior to mailing». however, it was noted that no Cadillacs were in the
listing for GM 8-cylinder cars, but many Cadillacs, were noted in the GM
4-cylinder list. The VIN codes were reviewed and found to be in error.
The "9" for the eighth digit on most GM cars designates a 4-cylinder
engine, but for Cadillac, a "9" designates an 8-cylinder engine. All
letters were withdrawn, all codes were checked, and new GM lists were
generated.
Telephone contact was made with the persons to whom letters were
sent. Of those contacted, most were interested in participating. A
set of the forms developed to solicit and obtain test cars from the public
is given in Appendix A-2.
III. TEST AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES
The emission testing and car inspections we-te conducted in accord
with entries on the computer coding sheets provided by the EPA Branch
Technical Representative, copies of which are included in Appendix B.
The Branch Technical Representative deleted the requirements for a propane
gain check and measurement of NOX in the steady-state tests involving
undiluted exhaust.
As defined by the Branch Technical Representative, the checks of the
emission control components on the engine primarily consisted of a
relatively thorough visual check. In general, only the EGR and evaporative
emissions systems received any functional checking. All decisions con-
cerning restorative maintenance were made by the Branch Technical Repre-
sentative. The criteria for consideration of restorative maintenance
and retesting were as follows:
1. Total evaporative HC greater than 5.0 grams
2. Disabled or tampered emission components
3. FTP exhaust HC greater than 1.5 gm/mile
A. FTP exhaust CO greater than 50 gm/mile
5. FTP exhaust NOX greater than 2.5 gm/mile
The above conditions are listed in order of their maintenance
importance. Generally, only one type of maintenance was performed, to
correct one problem. However, no exact guidelines were given for main-
tenance, and so the EPA Branch Technical Representative had to be con-
tacted. In general, restorative maintenance was conducted only when the
evaporative emissions exceeded five grams per test.
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The CVS-diluted exhaust emission tests and the evaporative emissions
teats were conducted in accord with appropriate sections of the Code of
Federal Regulations. The I-M short tests were conducted in accord with
instructions provided by the EPA, aa summarized in the I-M Short Test data
sheets included in Appendix B-l. Hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide were
measured using a Beckman Model 590 HC/CO infrared vehicle exhaust analyzer
(garage-type analyzer). Carbon dioxide was measured using a Beckman Model
315B infrared analyzer, and oxygen was measured using a Beckman Model OM-11EA.
As backups, HC and CO were also analyzed using Beckman Model 31SB infrared
analyzers.
Each car tested went through the specific series of inspections and
evaluations. The record sheet and the test sequence used are given in
Appendix B-2.
The data obtained were processed as necessary to enable making a
decision on restorative maintenance and filling out the computer coding
sheets provided by the Branch Technical Representative. Copies of the
coding sheets are included in Appendix B-3.
IV. TEST RESULTS
A summary of all cars tested and the tests conducted is given in
Table 5. The computer printouts of the results of FTP, HFET, and bagged
idle emissions tests are given in Appendix C. These results are summarized,
along with the results of the evaporative emissions tests, in Tables 6 and 7.
The fuel economy results are summarized in Table 3 . All other items of
information and test results are reported on the computer coding sheets,
which have been provided to EPA in shipments separate from this summary
report. Data provided for each car tested are as follows:
Computer Coding Sheets
Computer Printouts of the Emissions Test Results,
Evaporative Emission Calculations, Restorative
Maintenance, I-M Short Test Data Sheets, and
Original Chart of the I-M Short Tests
IV. SUMMARY AND COMMENTS
A total of 27 cars were evaluated under this Work Assignment, seven
of which also underwent: restorative maintenance. The data were recorded
on computer coding sheets, and a separate packet of data for each car was
provided to the Branch Technical Representative.
This Work Assignment required considerable initial effort for tech-
nical redirection, car selection, and setting up for the test effort, and
the extensive data reporting requirements. After processing several cars
through the laboratory, operations were streamlined and the effort per
car decreased.
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TABLE 5. VEHICLES TESTED AND TESTS CONDUCTED
UNDER WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 20
Test Car
Number
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Make
CMC
Ford
Toyota
CMC
CMC
CMC
Ford
Chrysler
Ford
CMC
Ford
CMC
CMC
CMC
Ford
Ford
CMC
Chrysler
Toyota
Honda
CMC
Ford
CMC
CMC
Ford
Ford
Chrysler
Model
Phoenix
Zephyr
Corolla
Firebird
Cutlass
Century
Futura
Reliant
Mustang
Skylark
Cougar
Chevette
Omega
Monte Carlo
Escort
Zephyr
Skylark
Reliant
Corolla
Accord
Chevette
Zephyr
Cutlass
Delta 88
Capri
Marquis
Reliant
Number of
Cylinders
4
6.
4
6
8
6
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
6
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
6
8
4
8
4
Emission
Test No.
01-1
02-1
03-1
04-L
05-1
06-l'
07-1
08-1
09-1 .
10-1
11-1
12-1
13-1
14-1
15-1
16-1
17-1
18-1
19-1
20-1
21-1
22-1
23-1
24-1
25-1
26-1
27-1
S.H.E.D.
Test
01-1
02-1
03-1
04-1
05-1
06-1
07-1
08-1
09-1
10-1
11-1
12-1
13-1
14-1
15-1
16-1
17-1
18-1
19-1
20-1
21-1
22-1
23-1
24-1
25-1
26-1
27-1
No.
& -6
& -6
& -6
& -6
& -6
& -6
& -6
Comments
new gas cap
new canister
new canister
new canister
new canister
new canister
new caniscer
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TABLE 6. SUMMARY OF THE FTP AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST RESULTS
Test
No.
Emissions
Car
Make
Standards
Model
Restorative Maintenance
01-1
02-la
03-1
04-1
05-1
05-6b
06-1
07-L
07-6b
08-1
09-1
10-1
11-1
12-L
12-615
13-1
13-6°
14-1
15-1
16-1
17-1
18-1
19-1
20-1
2-1-1
21-6°
22-1
23-1
24-1
24-6°
25-1
26-1
27-1
CMC
Ford
Ford
Toyota
CMC
CMC
CMC
CMC
Ford
Ford
Chrysler
Ford
CMC
Ford
CMC
CMC
CMC
CMC
CMC
Ford
Ford
CMC
Chrysler
Toyota
Honda
CMC
CMC
Ford
CMC
CMC
CMC
Ford
Ford
Chrysler
Phoenix
Zephyr
Zephyr
Corolla
Firebird
Cutlass
Cutlass
Century
Futura
Futura
Reliant
Mustang
Skylark
Cougar
Chevette
Chevette
Omega
Omega
Monte Carlo
Escort
Zephyr
Skylark
Reliant
Corolla
Accord
Chevette
Chevette
Zephyr
Cutlass
Delta 88
Delta 88
Capri
Marquis
Reliant
FTP Emissions, g/mi
HC
0.41
1.5
0.74
3.42
2.41
2.93
2.15
0.67
1.53
___
0.32
0.60
1.08
0.60
0.41
0.78
0.33
0.94
0.35
0.31
0.35
0.29
0.51
0.74
0.85
0.33
0.60
0.55
5.92
0.20
CO
3.4
50
8.4
41.0
54.1
33.2
15.3
11.7
30.0
___
10.2
6.0
10.6
8.2
5.3
.. _
3.3
4.9
12.4
8.3
1.5
10.9
4.8
5.4
7.4
7.7
6.0
4.0
6.3
107.7
6.1
NQX
1.0
2.5
1.04
2.93
1.28
1.17
0.80
__
0.72
0.83
_
0.82
0.53
1.03
0.69
1.36
.
1.03
1.55
0.34
0.78
1.10
0.72
0.72
0.52
0.68
1.05
1.09
1.26
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0.99
1.25
2.96
Evaporative HC, grams
DBL
«_..
1.6
10.9
3.9
0.6
2.8
3.1
0.4
2.1
6.0
2.7
0.6
0.7
2.7
4.0
5.1
3.6
3.6
0.5
1.6
0.3
1.0
0.4
1.9
1.8
0.2
0.6
0.3
0.3
0.7
1.3
1.8
0.6
1.6
0.5
HSL
___
2.2
8.6
8.5
0.7
0.9
3.3
2.5
0.7
3.8
2.5
1.0
1.0
1.2
0.8
4.5
1.3
2.8
1.6
0.6
0.7
1.0
1.8
1.2
0.7
0.5
5.1
2.6
0.6
0.7
4.0
4.0
0.3
1.9
0.8
Total
2.0
5.0
3.8
19.5
12?. 4
1.3
3.7
6.4
2.9°
2.8
9'8b
5.2°
1.6
1.7
3.9
4.8
9'6b
4.9
6.4
2.1°
2.2
1.0
2.0
2 . 2
2.9
2.5
0.7
5'7b
2.9
0.9
1.4
5.3.
5.8°
L.i
3.5
1. 3
.Replaced faulty gas cap
Replaced saturated canister
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TABLE 7. MEANS OF THE FTP AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TESTS
FTP Emissions, g/mi Evaporative HC, grams
All vehicles as received*
Seven vehicles before
restorative maintenance
Seven vehicles after
restorative maintenance**
HC
1.11
1.38
CO
15.95
15.19
NOx
1.08
1.27
DBL
2.1
4.4
1.9
HSL
1.9
4.6
3.3
Total
4.0
9.0
5.2
* All 27 vehicles are carbureted 1981 passenger cars (no fuel injected
vehicles) on which exhaust and evaporative emissions tests were run as received.
** Only evaporative emissions were measured after restorative maintenance was
performed on the seven vehicles that required maintenance.
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TABLE 8. SUMMARY OF FUEL ECONOMY RESULTS
Fuel Economy, mph.
Test
No.
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Car
No.
GM4-1
FD6-1
T04-1
GM6-1
GM8-1
GM6-2
FD4-1
CR4-1
FD4-2
GM4-2
FD6-2 .
GM4-3
GM4-4
GM6-3
FD4-3
FD4-4
GM6-4
CR4-2
T04-2
H04-1
GM4-5
FD4-5
GM6-5
GM8-2
FD4-6
FD8-1
CR4-3
Engine
CID
151
200
110
231
260
231
140
156
140
151
200
98
151
229
98
140
173
156
89
107
98
140
231
260
140
302
156
Test
FTP
22
19
23
19
17
19
17
22
22
21
18
25
21
20
25
20
20
19
31
24
26
21
21
17
20
14
23
Results
HFET
32
26
35
27
25
28
25
29
35
29
25
31
32
31
40
30
31
33
43
36
38
33
31
25
28
22
29
Gas Mileage
Guide
City Highway
22
20
28
19
19
21
22
23
23
22
18
26
23
19
28
22
21
23
36
27
30
23
21
17
22
16
23
35
26
40
30
26
^.
32
34
32
28
32
26
44
««
31
32
47
35
30
24
m _T
24
32
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Submitted by:
Approved :
Terry T.. Ullman
Research Engineer
Department of Emissions Research
Karl J.
Director
Department of Emissions Research
1.
Charles M. Urban
Senior Research Engineer
Department of Emissions Research
Charles T. Hare
Manager, Advanced Technology
Department of Emissions Research
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APPENDIX A
PROJECT SET-UP AND CAR SELECTION
A-l INITIAL PROJECT EFFORT TOWARD OBTAINING
HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES
A-2 FORMS USED TO SOLICIT AND OBTAIN TEST CARS
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE DRAWER 28510 6220 CULEBRA ROAO SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS. USA 78284 1512) 884-5111-TELEX 79-7357
July 15,^1984
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mr. Robert J. Garbe, Project Officer
Mr. Bruce Michael/ Branch Technical Representative
Environmental Protection Agency
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Terry L. Ullman, and Charles T. Hare
Department of Emissions Research
Southwest Research Institute
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio, Texas 78284
Monthly Progress Report No. 1 for the period May 30 through
June 30, 1984; Work Assignment No. 20, Contract 68-03-3162,
"Testing of High Mileage Taxicabs and Passenger Cars", SwRI
Project No. 03-7338-020.
I. INTRODUCTION
The objective of this Work Assignment was to accumulate emissions
data on several high mileage taxicabs and privately owned passenger
cars. At the direction of the Project Officer, the program objective
has been redefined to accumulate regulated emissions data on randomly
selected privately owned 1981 passenger cars.
II. PROGRESS DURING THE PERIOD MAY 30, 1984 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1984
During this reporting period, efforts to obtain high mileage
passenger cars and taxicabs were begun. A "survey" letter,given as
Attachment A, was circulated to the 2000+ staff of Southwest Research
Institute and the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research. From
this survey, only six positive respondents were obtained. Additional
efforts were made to obtain high mileage cars from leasing organizations,
public utilities, state and city properties, as well as courier
services. These additional contacts resulted in potentially obtaining
one more car. Table 1 lists these prospective test cars. Due to the
TABLE 1. HIGH MILEAGE CARS AVAILABLE FOR TESTING
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Model Year
Make
N
» o
1931
1981
1981
1981
1981
1031
1931
A N T 0 N 1
» > C 1 S i .
Ford
Mazda
Datsun
Chevrolet
Mercury
U iCX
Marcury
0 . TEXAS
- 0 j S 0 ., (<»$ «N
-16-
Model
Fairmont
GLC
210
Impala
Marquis
LaSabre
Zephyr
Mileage
>75K
3IX
113K
32K
95K
39K
93K
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Ford
Dodge
Mercury
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Plymouth
Ford
LTD
Ex. Police
Zephyr
Malibu
Grand Fury
Grand Fury
LTD
100K+
IQOK-l-
IQOK-l-
lOOK-t-
100K+
100K>
100K+
rather limited selection, auto auctions and small used car dealerships
were contacted, but witn no success.
Sixteen taxicab companies (all those listed in the 1984 Yellow
Pages for San Antonio) were contacted concerning temporary use of their
cabs for test purposes. All but two of the companies are independent
(meaning "small"), and although many agreed to allow us to use their cabs,
the use would have to be scheduled with the assigned driver's absence
and the fee would be close to $100/day. Table 2 lists the high mileage
taxicabs potentially available from independent cab owners.
TABLE 2. HIGH MILEAGE TAXICABS AVAILABLE FOR TESTING
No. Model Year Make Model Mileage
1 1981
2 1982
3 1982
4 1981
5 1981
6 1981
7 1982
The other two cab companies (Yellow and Checker Cab Co.) were
owned by the same individual. Since these companies are larger, they
have greater driver turnover and more cars available. Obtaining the
cabs for testing would be easier and would cost about $66/day. Between
these two major cab companies, all the cars meeting the model year
and mileage criteria were 1982 Dodge Diplomats, numbering about 20.
In order to start testing, plans were initiated to obtain: and
begin testing of one of the passenger cars for 2 July 1984. Based on
the limited success of finding candidate high mileage passenger cars or
taxicabs, Bruce Michael was concerned and the scheduled tests were put
on hold June 29th. On July 9, 1984, Mr. Michael redefined the objective
of the program, such that only 1981 passenger cars would be tested.
These test cars would be randomly selected from a registration list of
all 1981 passenger cars from Bexar County, Texas (which includes the
greater San Antonio area and some surrounding rural and suburban areas).
Cars would, be randomly selected from the list in order to fill a test
matrix to be supplied by the Project Officer. This matrix would be
similar to that used in an earlier EPA program conducted by EPA, Ann
Arbor.
III. PLANS FOR THE NEXT REPORTING PERIOD
Plans to obtain the necessary registration list are underway and
the list is expected by July 19, 1984. We hope to acquire the first
test car by July 25, 1934.
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Submitted by:
Approved :
Terry 1. Ullmah
Research Engineer
Department of Emissions Research
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Karl J. ^Jprinrfer
Director »
Department of Emissions Research
Charles M. Urban
Senior Research Engineer
Department of Emissions Research
Charles T. Hare
Manager, Advanced Technology
Department of Emissions Research
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
TO: SwRI and SFBR Staff
FROM: Terry Ullman - Dept of Emissions Sesearch
SUBJECT: Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy Tests
on Employee-owned Cars
DATE: June 12, 1984
Do you own a 1981 model car that has been driven* over 75,000
miles/ using only unleaded gasoline? If so, would you be willing
to allow it to be used in an exhaust emission survey to be conducted
at the Department of Emissions Research starting in July 1984? The
test will require approximately five (5) days.
If your car is selected and used, you will be given $75.00 for
the use of your car and will be furnished a car for transportation.
Based on results from initial inspection and emissions tests, your
car may qualify for restorative maintenance at no cost to you. Upon
completion of testing, your car will be returned to you with a full
tank of gasoline and, if desired, its emissions and fuel economy (mpg)
test results.
If you are willing to participate, please fill in the form and
rjeturn it to Terry Oilman at Building 87. If you have any questions,
contact Terry Uilman at extension 2654.
Yes, I would like to participate in the exhaust emissions survey
to be conducted at the Department of Emissions Research.
My car has- ___________ actual miles on the odometer and, to the
best of my knowledge, only unleaded fuel has been used.
Year: Make Model
Name Dept» Telephone Ext.
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST owe* OKAwen amio aaao CULBBHA ROAO SAN ANTONIO. TIXAS ran* ist2>«**.8iii
1984
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Your 1981 Mercury, VTH 1MEBP7ZA1BK639546, License No. 2KT365, car is one
of a very few (about 30 in Bexar County) selected for a special test program
sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program
consists of performing tests on automobiles to measure their exhaust emissions
and is being conducted by the Department of Emissions Research, Southwest
Research Institute.
If you agree to have your car tested, you will receive $75.00 and free use of a
current model rental car while yours is being tested for three or four days.
Based on results from initial inspection and emissions tests, your car may
qualify for restorative maintenance at no cost to you* Upon completion of
testing, your car will be returned to you with a full tank of gas.
You will be contacted by telephone in the next few days to determine your
interest in volunteering for this special project. The engineer calling will
explain how the program works and will be glad to discuss any questions you
may have concerning the program or scheduling.
Sincerely,
Terry L. U llm an
Program Manager
Southwest Research Institute
Department of Emissions Research
TLU/sat
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
WITH OF'ICIl IK MOUirOK. T|X*». A « O W»iHI»OTO». O.C.
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE DRAWER 28810 6220 CULEBBA BOAD SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 78284 (512)684-9111
CONTROL NO.
Data Form No. 7338.1
Page 1 of 2
TEST AGREEMENT
Your vehicle is being loaned to Southwest Research Institute (hereinafter
referred to as SwRI), for use in a government sponsored program for cleaner
air. This Agreement, signed by the Director of the Department of Emissions
Research, SwRI, is your assurance of full protection against any loss sustained
by accident or damage to the vehicle while in the possession of SwRI, or its
designated representative.
1. I, , agree to loan my vehicle
described as a (Year) (Make and
Model), registered in the State of under License Plate No.
to SwRI, for a period of approximately days for a
series of tests. I further agree that, should testing not be completed within the
time period specified above, I will execute the Agreement Renewal which is an
addendum to this Agreement, for the additional time required to complete
testing. I understand that I may rescind this loan of the vehicle to SwRI at any
time and that I am under no obligation whatsoever.
Z. SwRI agrees to be fully responsible for any and all damage to the
vehicle occurring while the vehicle is in their possession. Possession is hereby
defined as care, control, custody, operation, inspection or storage between the
time the vehicle is received from the owner by SwRI and the time the vehicle is
returned to the owner.
3. SwRI agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the vehicle owner of
any repairs, damage, loss of liability sustained by the vehicle owner by reason
of accident or damage to the vehicle while in its possession.
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS
WITH O'PICIS IK HOUSTON. TIXAS. AMD WASHINGTON. O.C.
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CONTROL NO.
Data Form No. 7338.1
Page 2 of 2
4. SwRI agrees to provide primary automobile insurance on the vehicle
while in its possession.
5. SwRI agrees to execute extreme care in the use of the vehicle and
agrees to return the vehicle to the owner in as good exterior, interior and
operating conditions, except for normal wear and tear, as when the vehicle was
received by SwRL
AGREED TO this
day of
VEHICLE OWNER
By:
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Department of Emissions Research
By:
Karl J. Springe/, Director
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE DRAWER 28810 8220 CUUEBRA ROAD SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78284 (512)084-8111
CONTROL NO: '
Data Form No. 7338.2
Page 1 of 1
TEST AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
I,
owner ( ) and/or joint-owner ( )
and/or principal driver ( ) of the vehicle described as a (Year)
(Make & Model) , registered in the
State of , agree to extend original testing agreement
dated
19 for a period of
days.
VEHICLE OWNER
By:
Date:
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
WITH OfKCIt I H H o U 1 r 0 N , TfXAS. AMD W * S H I N 0 T 0 M . O.C.
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SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE DRAWER 28610 8220 CULE8RA ROAO SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 78284 (912)884-8111
CONTROL NO.
Data Form No. 7338.3
Page of 1 of 2
STANDARD VEHICLE LOAN AGREEMENT
In consideration of the undersigned/Participant (hereinafter referred to as
Participant) who has agreed to assist in this Environmental Protection Agency
sponsored program for cleaner air, Southwest Research Institute (hereinafter
referred to as SwRI), hereby loans to Participant the vehicle described below,
subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement.
1. Participant agrees to exercise care in the use of the loan vehicle
and agrees to return the loan vehicle within a period of time not to exceed ten
working days, together with all tires, tools, and accessories, to SwRI in as good
exterior, interior, and operating condition, except for normal wear and tear, as
when the vehicle was received by the Participant.
2. Participant agrees that loan vehicle will not be operated to carry
passengers or property for a consideration, expressed or implied, or to push or
tow any vehicle or trailer. Loan vehicle will be operated only by Participant's
immediate family, provided that Participant's permission be given first and that
all such operators shall be at least 21 years of age and duly qualified and
licensed.
3. Participant expressly acknowledges personal liability for: (a)
gasoline and all charges, fines, and costs for parking, traffic, or other legal
violations assessed against loan vehicle, Participant, or SwRI except where
caused through fault of SwRI; (b) SwRTs costs including reasonable attorney's
fees, where permitted by law, incurred collecting payments due from
Participant hereunder; (c) SwRTs costs to repair collision or upset damages to
loan vehicle provided. However, if loan vehicle is operated in accordance with
all terms hereof, Participant's liability for such damage will not exceed $75.00.
4. Participant will not be liable for noncollision losses to loan vehicle
caused by perils normally protected against by a comprehensive physical
damage insurance policy.
SA'N ANTONIO. TEXAS
WITH Otncti IN HOUSTON. r I X A S . AND W A t M I H 0 T 0 N . O.C.
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Control No.
Data Form No. 7338.3
Page of 2 of 2
5. Participant and any authorized operator as prescribed in paragraph
above, agrees to participate as an insured in benefits of an automobile liability
insurance policy, a copy of which is available from SwRL Said policy is primary
in respect to other insurance carried by Participant or authorized operator and
contains bodily injury or death liability limits of $250,000 for each person in
each accident and subject to the foregoing limitation; $500,000 limits for all
persons in each accident and property damage liability limits of $50,000 for
each accident. Participant is bound by and agrees to the terms, conditions,
limitations, and restrictions of the policy; its being understood that the policy is
a standard motor vehicle policy in the state that garages the vehicle.
6. Participant agrees to release SwRI from any liability for loss of or
damage to any property left, stored, or transported by Participant or any other
person in or upon vehicle after receipt, during term of this loan, or after return
of loan vehicle to SwRI. Participant further agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless SwRI against all claims arising out of such loss or damage.
7. AGREED TO this day of , 19 .
PARTICIPANT
By:
Driver's License #
Expiration Date: _
Southwest Research Institute
Department of Emissions Research
By; /U-IC V frjk*st.-& iV
Karl J. ^pringjsr, Director
Condition of Loan Car (Lie. No. )
OUT IN
OK Initial Date OK Initial Date
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CONTROL NOi
Data Form No. 7338.4
PRELIMINARY VEHICLE.INSPECTION REPORT
Date
Vehicle Owner
Control Number
Year, Make & Model
Odometer
Exterior Damage:
Left Front
Right Front
Left Rear
Right Rear
Other
Interior Damage:
Seats
Head Liner
Floor Carpet
Radio
Other
Condition oft
Metal
Paint
Chrome
Glass
Tires
Other
, License No.
, Locking Gas Cap
Emission Label
Contents of:
Glove Compartment
Trunk
Other
Notes of Operation:
Document all significant problems with pictures
SwRI Representative
Car Owner or Representative
Comments:
Date: _
Date:
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