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Smog Check Program California
In 1970, Congress passed the Federal Clean Air Act, which set quality standards for the nation. The act required areas that did not meet air quality standards to implement emissions control strategies or they would lose their building and highway funds. California did not meet the Federal Air quality standards. Hence, in 1982 it decided to implement an emissions inspection program, currently referred to as the ‘Smog Check’ program.
The California Smog Check program is designed to identify vehicles, which are polluters through the use of a state-of-the-art exhaust gas analyzer. The exhaust analyzer is much like a photo camera except it takes pictures of your vehicle's exhaust and translates that into information which a Smog technician can read/understand and evaluate. Based on this information the technician can diagnose your vehicle's engine condition.
The Smog Inspection is not to be feared. It's simply an inspection designed to make sure your car is in good running order. It's also an excellent opportunity for you to evaluate your vehicle's engine performance and make sure your car is running at optimum levels.
The average smog inspection price will vary from shop to shop. It will normally range anywhere from $29.95 to $59.95 depending on the county you live in and the type of smog inspection your vehicle requires. This price may or may not include the State's Certificate Fee of $8.25.
During the visual portion of the Smog Inspection, the smog technician will be looking for the presence and proper connection of several State of California required, emission components. These components are all designed to reduce overall engine emissions. The technician must locate the components and verify that they are properly connected. Along with the components listed below, the smog technician will be looking for any defective or disconnected electrical connections, vacuum hoses and/or any pipe or plumbing which would affect engine performance and emissions increase.
The following is a list of emission components that will be examined by the smog technician:
• The Underhood Emission Label
• Exhaust Gas Re-circulation Valve (EGR)
• Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve (PCV)
• Charcoal Canister (Evaporation Control System)
• Catalytic Converter (CAT)
• Oxygen Sensor (O2 Sensor)
• Air Injection System (AIR)
• Pre-Heat Tube
Air Pump, Charcoal Canister, EVAP System, Smog Pump, Oxygen Sensor, All Vacuum Lines, Preheat Tube, Air Injection, Catalytic Converter or CAT, Check Engine Light or Malfunction Indicator Lamp may also be inspected for proper operation.
In 1970, Congress passed the Federal Clean Air Act, which set quality standards for the nation. The act required areas that did not meet air quality standards to implement emissions control strategies or they would lose their building and highway funds. California did not meet the Federal Air quality standards. Hence, in 1982 it decided to implement an emissions inspection program, currently referred to as the ‘Smog Check’ program.
The California Smog Check program is designed to identify vehicles, which are polluters through the use of a state-of-the-art exhaust gas analyzer. The exhaust analyzer is much like a photo camera except it takes pictures of your vehicle's exhaust and translates that into information which a Smog technician can read/understand and evaluate. Based on this information the technician can diagnose your vehicle's engine condition.
The Smog Inspection is not to be feared. It's simply an inspection designed to make sure your car is in good running order. It's also an excellent opportunity for you to evaluate your vehicle's engine performance and make sure your car is running at optimum levels.
The average smog inspection price will vary from shop to shop. It will normally range anywhere from $29.95 to $59.95 depending on the county you live in and the type of smog inspection your vehicle requires. This price may or may not include the State's Certificate Fee of $8.25.
During the visual portion of the Smog Inspection, the smog technician will be looking for the presence and proper connection of several State of California required, emission components. These components are all designed to reduce overall engine emissions. The technician must locate the components and verify that they are properly connected. Along with the components listed below, the smog technician will be looking for any defective or disconnected electrical connections, vacuum hoses and/or any pipe or plumbing which would affect engine performance and emissions increase.
The following is a list of emission components that will be examined by the smog technician:
• The Underhood Emission Label
• Exhaust Gas Re-circulation Valve (EGR)
• Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve (PCV)
• Charcoal Canister (Evaporation Control System)
• Catalytic Converter (CAT)
• Oxygen Sensor (O2 Sensor)
• Air Injection System (AIR)
• Pre-Heat Tube
Air Pump, Charcoal Canister, EVAP System, Smog Pump, Oxygen Sensor, All Vacuum Lines, Preheat Tube, Air Injection, Catalytic Converter or CAT, Check Engine Light or Malfunction Indicator Lamp may also be inspected for proper operation.
