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New Smog Check Inspections

Smog Check Program's Updated Test Technology Californians getting Smog Check inspections today may notice that the traditional tailpipe test used for many years has been replaced by a quicker, computer-based test for gasoline-powered cars model-year 2000 and newer, and for most diesel vehicles that are model-year 1998 and newer. This updated test uses the diagnostic capabilities of the vehicle's computer system instead of the traditional tailpipe probe to measure the vehicle's emissions. This On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system gathers information and determines if the vehicle's emission control systems are operating properly. A visual inspection of emission control components is still required as well. The OBD only method of testing vehicles is the result of 2010 legislation (AB 2289-Eng) which is designed to improve the Smog Check inspections Program and further reduce air pollution. The Smog Check program removes hundreds of tons of smog-forming pollutants from California's a…

Smog Certification Information

The following smog certification information update is brought to you by SmogCoupons Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles 1997 year model and older or with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs, electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, motorcycles, trailers, or gasoline powered vehicles 1975 and older. Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not had a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late…

Smog check results in declined smog levels

Resulting from smog check: Southern California's air continues to get cleaner. That's according to the South Coast Air Quality District, which said we had 10 fewer high ozone days during 2015's peak smog season than the previous year. Ozone is the primary gas in smog and can damage lungs. In total, there were only 82 days when smog levels exceeded federal standards for clean air. That may sound bad, but it’s better than in 2014 when there were 92 such days. A high smog day is defined as any day in which the amount of ground level ozone reaches more than 75 parts per billion. Typically, the region sees the most smog between May and October, in part because there is more sunlight which helps the chemical reaction that creates ozone pollution. The Air Quality Management District said smog check and pollution cutting programs helped cut down the number of smog days. So did Mother Nature. Rain can clean the air and helps prevents smog from forming. Next year the number of high…