Arceguy. What is with you and "correcting" me? I threw no mud, so you are just plain wrong. So I must ask that you cease and desist.
I don't need your stinking advice and I certainly didn't ask YOU the question.
Of course I knew what he meant, and of course it's a translation problem. But my humor does not belittle the writer and it obviously went RIGHT over your head. CLUE: If you think we in the USA even "know" the incoming EPA, splash some cold water on your face!
No, cars record the actual manufacture date as do all other industries and should be expected on these engines. My manufacturers in China record the date manufactured.
I just begin to work in bicycle engine kits industry, and our EPA is 2009 edition. I doubt that the engines without factory name claim to be EPA cerified are true EPA.
I know Nantong Jiali has EPA certificate, but if all their engine kits sold to USA really reach EPA standard, that is a question.
som distributors dont want low cost engine kits without cat. converters, but they will use their supplier's EPA to clear customs.
that is the fact