F*** You, Tree Huggers

Perhaps a rant follows.

My 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max pickup has failed the Colorado Emission test now twice. Under the standards prior to January 2022 it would have passed easily. I cannot renew my registration and cannot legally drive it on public roads after the end of this month.

Never designed to run on ethanol contaminated gasoline, two years ago the carburetor was rebuilt. These are very complex carburetors and the only place I found to rebuild it was in Florida. Complex also for removal and installation meant having a professional mechanic do the work. Total cost? Just under $1,000.

OK Superstar car salesman WSF, you spent a grand on a $700 sled? Yes, because I like it. It is the third Mitsubishi Mighty Max I’ve owned.

Now I must spend, and document, $200 in “repairs” to receive a waiver. Problem is, there is very little you can do to a carburetor fed engine to reduce emissions below a certain point.

Dump my problem on someone else? Under Colorado law I will still be responsible for it meeting emission standards.

All of this is because the fucking eco freaks, in their profound wise thinking, want all old vehicles off the highway. This is but one step to eventually make everyone use public transportation.

What frosts my ass is these eco freaks build nothing but manage to live off the sweat of those who do build things. Add to that, their smug self righteousness and belief that their superior knowledge gives them the authority to dictate to us lesser mortals (for our own good, of course).

Now I will once again become a scofflaw. I will find a willing mechanic who will replace my front shocks and give me a receipt for tune up work.