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How old does a car have to be to not need emissions in PA?

How old does a car have to be to not need emissions in PA?

It will no longer be required to pass an annual emissions test if a package of bills that passed the Pennsylvania Senate last week do the same in the House of Representatives. Right now, gas-powered cars, vans and light trucks registered in Pennsylvania that are model year 1975 and newer must be tested each year.

What kind of smog test does Ford Ranger fail?

Back in the days (during the BAR-97 smog inspection) it was important to make sure your vehicle was properly warmed up in order for exhaust emissions be as low as possible. The new OIS-DAD smog test system does not test exhaust emissions.

Can a Ford Ranger pass the I / m readiness test?

The following procedure is designed to complete the OBDII monitors required to get your Ford Ranger to pass the OBDII Monitors portion of the smog check, also known of the I/M readiness test. You may use a scan tool in order to monitor the status of the emission monitors as your Ford Ranger is being driven.

What to do if your Ford Ranger is failing?

If your Ford Ranger’s failure is more than simply having to complete a drive cycle to get the emission monitors to become READY or COMPLETE, and you feel competent enough to find the faults and repair them yourself feel free to purchase a scan tool from a local auto parts store and pull the trouble codes.

When do you need a smog inspection in California?

Smog inspections are required when you register or renew registration for a vehicle in California, but there are some exceptions. Gasoline-powered vehicle is a 1975 year model or older (This includes motorcycles and trailers.) Diesel-powered vehicle is a 1997 and older year model OR with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 14,000 pounds.

Back in the days (during the BAR-97 smog inspection) it was important to make sure your vehicle was properly warmed up in order for exhaust emissions be as low as possible. The new OIS-DAD smog test system does not test exhaust emissions.

When do you not need a smog inspection?

Your vehicle does not need a smog inspection if your: Gasoline-powered vehicle is a 1975 year model or older (This includes motorcycles and trailers.) Diesel-powered vehicle is a 1997 and older year model OR with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 14,000 pounds. Powered by natural gas and weighs more than 14,000 pounds.

The following procedure is designed to complete the OBDII monitors required to get your Ford Ranger to pass the OBDII Monitors portion of the smog check, also known of the I/M readiness test. You may use a scan tool in order to monitor the status of the emission monitors as your Ford Ranger is being driven.

If your Ford Ranger’s failure is more than simply having to complete a drive cycle to get the emission monitors to become READY or COMPLETE, and you feel competent enough to find the faults and repair them yourself feel free to purchase a scan tool from a local auto parts store and pull the trouble codes.

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Ruth Doyle