Mercedes Turbo Diesel Emissions Test | Cerma STM-3 Results
1984 Mercedes Turbo Diesel Emissions Test Results
This page documents independent emissions testing performed on a 1984 Mercedes Benz Turbo Diesel treated with Cerma STM-3 technology, following EPA federal testing protocols.
Test Protocol: 40 CFR Part 86
Testing was conducted according to the Federal Test Guide - CFR 40 Part 86-EPA 78, the EPA standard for analyzing and measuring emissions from diesel-fueled motor vehicles. The CVS/FTP tests consist of three phases modeled after normal on-road vehicle usage.
Testing Facility Credentials
- Testing Lab: California Environmental Engineering
- Certifications: EPA and California Air Resource Board (CARB) certified
- Independence: Third party with no affiliation or business relationship with Cerma
Test Procedure Overview
The comprehensive 21-step test procedure included:
- Three baseline CVS/FTP tests before treatment
- Baseline repeatability verification within 10% tolerance
- Application of Cerma liquid oil catalyst
- 100-mile drive cycle using AMA route
- Three post-treatment CVS/FTP tests
Emissions Measured
Samples were collected and analyzed for:
- THC – Total Hydrocarbons
- CO – Carbon Monoxide
- NOx – Nitrogen Oxides
- CO2 – Carbon Dioxide
- Fuel Economy
Why This Testing Matters
EPA 40 CFR Part 86 is the gold standard for vehicle emissions testing. By using CARB-certified independent testing facilities with no business relationship to Cerma, these results provide unbiased, credible verification of Cerma STM-3's emissions reduction capabilities.
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