(a) Initial vehicle preconditioning and preconditioning between tests with different fuels shall be performed in accordance with the ``General vehicle handling requirements'' per 40 CFR 86.132-96, up to and including the completion of the hot start exhaust test.
(b) The preconditioning procedure prescribed at 40 CFR 86.132-96 shall be observed for preconditioning vehicles between tests using the same fuel. Sec. Sec. 80.53-80.54 [Reserved]