Emissions Testing

[mike100]

Ca only uses BAR 97 5-gas test on the dyno for the enhanced areas (big coastal cities and Sac) etc.

The more rural areas still use 4 gas (no NOx) two speed idle test- so the answer to your poll is both yes and no, but most areas are subject to the dyno testing.
however... starting next year, newer OBD2 cars will only get scanned for readiness monitors and codes- no sniffer, no dyno. Visual inspection still applies and that is the killer in this state.

[4-cam]

In Colorado we have two types. The sniffer with rollers and a drive by test where you drive by a roadside testing station twice in a given time period. If you pass the drive by then no visual inspection. They still charge you when you renew your plates.

[USAFPILOT]

In Houston TX we are screwed. Damn rollers for our cars, but a new car can spew all kinds of crap out the tail pipe, but a computer diagnostic that shows the emissions equipment installed is enough to pass.

[jimmy b.]

Haven't had my Z inspected since 2007 when at the state inspection station the fat POS inspector almost ripped the steering column out of the car trying to get his fat a** out of the car after doing a rolling brake test. But lately I've been hearing that police have been towing and impounding cars for stupid minor infractions, easy money I guess.

So I got nervous I took it this time to a private inspection facility.(gas station)
I made an appt. last Saturday morning. The owner was so impressed with the Z, he said he never seen one let alone having to inspect it. He took really great care with it. The only thing he checked aside from the proper credentials was the emissions. The test consisted of checking it at idle and then at 2000 rpm for 20 seconds. It passed with flying colors, he said the emissions were really super clean and low based on the limits for the year of the car. He also cleaned the old sticker off the car entirely before putting on the new sticker. Normally they charge $75 but only charged me $50. ( " It pays to be the KING " ) Plus the sticker is good for 2 yrs. This guy was great I couldn't thank him enough especially for the care he took inspecting it.

Now last year New Jersey MV sends me a letter stating They now don't require my 2500 HD Duramax pick-up to be inspected anymore they say it is self inspected. I didn't believe them so I took it to a state inspection station. When I got in line they came over scraped my old sticker off , told me to get out of line and don't come back. Go fiqure? Now when I drive to work every day I 'm constantly looking over my shoulder just waitng to get stopped.

[Kevin]

yes and no, depends on the county

[scottfab]

Unless you live in two counties (or other locations) in a state then the answer would be whatever the county does that you live in.

[Paul Workman]

In IL rural counties are excluded entirely, as are all OBD1._

[Hammer]

Canyon County, Idaho now requires it every two years if the car is 1981 or newer. I had to pass an idling sniffer test for OBD I and all the emissions equipment has to be there. Passed with flying colors.

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

In IL rural counties are excluded entirely, as are all OBD1._

in Emissions areas of IL all 1996 and newer cars are tested. all 1995-older OBD 1 cars are exempt

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by scottfab

Unless you live in two counties (or other locations) in a state then the answer would be whatever the county does that you live in.

i voted no. I was just adding to the discussion