How often do cars have to be smog tested in California?
How often do cars have to be smog tested in California?
Any car in California built on or after 1976 has to undergo a smog test every two years (not so for pre-76 cars, which is one of the reasons my 1976 BMW 2002 is now living in Florida). AB550 seeks to amend that law to allow vehicles 30 years or older to bypass the test, but only after a series of steps. Here’s what the changes state:
Can a 30 year old car bypass the smog test?
AB550 seeks to amend that law to allow vehicles 30 years or older to bypass the test, but only after a series of steps. Here’s what the changes state: 44011.7.
Where was the Ford 460 V8 engine made?
Beginning in 1968, the Ford 460 was manufactured at Ford’s plant in Lima, Ohio. A stock 460 cylinder bore was measured at 4.36 inches and had a 3.85 inch stroke with a rod length of 6.605 inches which would create a nice rod length to stroke ratio of 1.71:1.
How old does a car have to be to be exempt from smog?
That is a good one. If CA politicians really had the best interest of CA in mind, they would make the smog exemption apply to cars 20+ years based on model year and call it a day. The old daily drivers will turn to rust by then and everything else is going to be cared for by collectors.
Can you get out of a smog check in California?
$200 Could Get You Out Of A Classic Car Smog Check In California. A bill proposed in California would allow classic car owners to cut a check to the DMV for $200 to get out of the state’s notoriously strict smog test. But naturally, it’s a bit more complicated than just paying off the Golden State.
AB550 seeks to amend that law to allow vehicles 30 years or older to bypass the test, but only after a series of steps. Here’s what the changes state: 44011.7.
Beginning in 1968, the Ford 460 was manufactured at Ford’s plant in Lima, Ohio. A stock 460 cylinder bore was measured at 4.36 inches and had a 3.85 inch stroke with a rod length of 6.605 inches which would create a nice rod length to stroke ratio of 1.71:1.
That is a good one. If CA politicians really had the best interest of CA in mind, they would make the smog exemption apply to cars 20+ years based on model year and call it a day. The old daily drivers will turn to rust by then and everything else is going to be cared for by collectors.
