Exhaust Emission Gas Analyzing Equipment, Infra-Red Non Dispersive Type - All

Earlier this year, all dealers were advised that we recommend they obtain Infra-Red Non-Dispersive type equipment for gas analysis which would indicate hydrocarbon and c.o. readings for all existing and new model vehicles.

As of January 1, 1974, this will be a required piece of equipment for all British Leyland Motors Inc. dealers to properly perform the Pre-Delivery Inspection and Maintenance Services A and B. Earlier type exhaust gas analyzing equipment is not adequate to measure hydrocarbon and c.o. readings.

This is not arbitrary requirement, but results from Section 203(a)(3) of the Federal Clean Air Act which is presently in effect and which states in part that a dealer must have a reasonable basis for knowing that adjustments or alterations (including maintenance as per vehicle manufacturer's instructions) will not adversely affect emission performance of a vehicle. A dealer cannot have a reasonable basis for knowing this without the use of infra-red non-dispersive type exhaust gas analyzing equipment.

A copy of the relevant section of the Act was supplied to you by a Technical Service Bulletin issued in August, 1973. Violation of this section of the Act provides for a maximum civil penalty of $10,000, so obviously it is for your own protection as well that you have this equipment.

Shortly you will receive as a Dealer Aid brochures from various manufacturers illustrating and describing their infra-red equipment. Your distributor or representative is able to give you full particulars, cost prices, delivery information, etc.

The Infra-Red Gas Analyzer is a valuable diagnostic and service promotional piece of equipment.