Why do I need to get a Smog Check?
Smog checks are used to ensure a vehicle conforms with the standards set by the state of California and the federal government. Getting a smog check is a very easy process. The smog check itself only takes about 15 minutes. Preparing for the smog check is important. Even though the smog check itself is 15 minutes, the process before a smog is something noteworthy. In this blog post we will go into the reasons for a smog and how to prepare for a smog check.
California regulation
California requires most vehicles need to have their SMOG Checked in order to be in compliance with federal and state regulations. California requires that all vehicles meet a standard for emissions. These emissions include 5 gasses. The measured gasses include Hydrogen Cyanide , Carbon Monoxide , and Nitrogen Oxides. If any of these chemicals are released from the vehicle in a large quantity, then the vehicle will fail smog. California requires a smog check every 2 years.
What to do if my car fails to smog ?
No need to worry D&D Automotive Repair will assist in making sure your vehicle passes smog. The reason why many vehicles fail is due to problems with the emissions. We will help diagnose the problem and offer the best solution to ensure your vehicle passes smog.
How to prepare my car for a smog check ?
To prepare a car for a smog check first ensure the check Engine light is not on. If your check engine light is on you would need to go to an auto repair shop to diagnose the issue and resolve it. The check engine light must be cleared before a smog check in order to get an accurate reading. Ensuring maintenance is done on the vehicle will help in passing smog. That being oil changes and cleaning the fuel injectors. Cleaning the fuel injectors will remove carbon buildup and reduce emissions. The spark plugs should not be worn out because a worn out spark plug may cause the car to fail smog. In order to increase the chances of passing smog make sure the car has been driving for about 20 minutes. This is in order to make sure the catalytic converter is running optimally. Make sure the tires are inflated properly before a smog check. Taking your vehicle into the auto repair shop is one of the best ways to ensure your vehicle will be ready to pass smog.
What if I replaced my battery recently will I pass smog?
Replacing a battery or disconnecting a battery in many cases will cause the vehicle’s test monitors to be wiped and cleared. If this occurred to your vehicle it is advised to wait a week and drive about 150 miles in order for the computer to update with the proper data.
What is the cause of High Hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbon is released from a vehicle in order to run. If the vehicle releases a large amount of Hydrocarbon that is both bad for the environment and the vehicle will fail smog. This high Hydrocarbon is caused by various reasons. Among those reasons are ignition issues. That’s why it is important to make sure the proper maintenance is performed on the vehicle. Ensuring the ignitions components are working properly is key to passing a smog test. Other issues could be from the Catalytic converter. A broken Catalytic converter would cause the vehicle to fail smog because the Catalytic converter burns the emissions in the vehicle to ensure the car’s exhaust is less harmful to the environment. Overall the purpose of a smog check is to ensure the vehicle is in compliance with state and federal law and to protect the Earth from harmful emissions.
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