What's next after failed smog test? Fixing and cost before re-smogging

Tiny
D33MAIN3
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  • 1996 GEO PRIZM
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 109,000 MILES
Emissions tested and recorded high and failed when engine ran for 5 mins at 15 miles per hour, but when tested for 5 mins at 25 mph emissions recorded lower and results passed, so over all resulting in a failed smog? What should be done to engine to pass smog now?
Saturday, April 16th, 2016 AT 9:19 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Change oil and filter, air filter, then drive for 20 miles on expressway then get it tested while still warm. The warmer the vehicle is the more likely it is to run just a bit better and that tiny difference could be the little extra you need to pass the test.
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016 AT 8:44 AM

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