The Sobering Cost of Emissions Control Repair

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Anything done for the benefit of the environment should be measured by its true net effect on the environment. Does burning additional non renewable fuels to reduce emissions make sense(not sure). Does the energy and pollution caused by repairing and replacing worn out/plugged emissions components outweigh that saved by them while in use? I don't have the answers.

[may-be]

A friend of mine works one of the garbage trucks in town. He said they are constantly making trips to the city to get them repaired. He also said he has to waste time going on a highway trip so it can rejuvenate itself.

Last year I bought a 1997 international 5000 Paystar truck with a cat engine that I put a box on. It was an old cement truck that had 11000 hrs but only 126000 km. I'm very glad I bought it. The only thing I hate about it is that it does not turn very sharp. Need the whole yard to turn the darn thing around without backing up.

[fjlip]

Therefore my 2003 pre any emissions at all, Mercedes should be worth DOUBLE all the complicated, expensive to maintain newer junk. Runs flawlessly, idles lots, cleaner oil, no smoke at all but no doubt emitting toxic NOX. Screw EPA bastards!
This is a Sterling, turns very sharp, love it for that also. The quietest cab I have driven.