Emissions Testing

[Beech]

Here is a list of states that test emissions, looks like 33 out of 50. Luckily my state does not test emissions yet. I will keep my truck stock in case they start with testing and I would not be able to get a tag or registration. I have read the fines are huge for violating the Federal emissions laws by tampering with emission equipment and parts. It just is not worth it, I guess we will have to accept the changes on the way.

States Conducting Emissions Testing - Vehicle Pollution Management - City of Albuquerque

[mastercaster]

the above list doesn't specify if the testing is for gas or diesels. BUT, Texas is on the list and NOWHERE in Texas are diesels emissions tested. so the guys on here can basically remove Texas from the list.

[Onelongshot]

Illinois is one of the states listed, but they only test in two areas and this is what the test states. All diesel powered vehicles are exempt.
Andy
Exempt, Kit and Custom Vehicles

• The following vehicles are exempt from vehicle emissions tests:
• Diesel-powered vehicles and vehicles that are powered exclusively by electricity;
• Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and motorized pedal-cycles;
• Antique vehicles, custom vehicles, street rods, and vehicles of model year 1967 or before.
• Vehicles operated exclusively for parade or ceremonial purposes by any veterans, fraternal, or civic organization, organized on a not-for-profit basis; *
• Vehicles of model year 1995 or before that were in compliance with the Illinois Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law on February 1, 2007;
• Farm vehicles and implements of husbandry;
• Vehicles registered in, subject to, and in compliance with the emission inspection requirements of another state;
• Vehicles for which a Junking Certificate has been issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/3-117);
• Vehicles operated exclusively in organized amateur or professional sporting activities as defined in the Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/1 et seq.);
  
  Race Car/Show Car affidavits are available at test stations. Please read and complete the affidavit carefully, and enclose all required documentation. The affidavit must be resubmitted every two years to retain the exemption. Any questions can be directed to the Illinois EPA at (217)785-7449.
• Implements of warfare owned by the State or federal government.

“Custom vehicles” are defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-113) as a motor vehicle that is at least 25 years of age and of a model year after 1948 or a vehicle that is certified by an inspector of the National Street Rod Association, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, to be a custom vehicle manufactured to resemble a vehicle that is at least 25 years of age and of a model year after 1948 and has been altered from the manufacturer original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials and which is maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours and similar uses and which is not used for general daily transportation.
“Street rods” are defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-202) as a motor vehicle that is a 1948 or older vehicle or a vehicle that that has been certified by an inspector of the National Street Rod Association, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, to be a street rod that was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle that was manufactured before 1949 and has been altered from the manufacturer‘s original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials and which is maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours and similar uses and which is not used for general daily transportation.
If you have any other questions, please visit the Customer Service Representative at any of the vehicle emissions testing stations, call the Illinois EPA at (800) 635-2380, or check this website for updates.

[ranmont]

i hate Albuquerque

[kevinc2004]

I just had my truck inspected last week. Safety ONLY as NC only tests GAS POWERED VEHICLES!

[kenmartin]

No i wont except what is coming, and neither will my truck I will put all the cr@p on it and then take it off, when the hippies are back in their trees, Obama and congress will only be in power for a short time especially when people know what they are truly about!

[Drbrodent]

I know here in Utah they only test Diesels is 2 counties, in fact they only test gas in 3 or 4...I am thinking it will be pretty easy to move to a realitives address in a rural county if they ever decide to start it up in mine!

[RoadDog]

Tennessee states that all gas or diesel vehicles be inspected. Down below that is states that this only applies to vehicles with a GVWR of 10,500 lbs or less. Nothing to worry about as far as emissions testing goes here in the Volunteer state.

[monkeybrain]

A cousin in the D.C. area of Virginia is looking at an '07 with the 6.7. He'd like to do all the deletes. Would this cause problems with getting inspections? I called the number for Virginia in the link Beech posted and the guy asked for the year and said it would not be tested as the truck was over 8500 lbs. GVWR. On Virginia's DMV website it says:

Diesel powered vehicles

NOTE: Diesel powered vehicles are not exempt from the emissions testing program requirements when they have:

1. A model year newer than 1996, and
2. A Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 8,501 lbs., (if GVWR is not available, empty and gross weights will be used) and
3. A registration that expires in July 2007 or later.

This seems to conflict with the information the guy on the phone gave me. Can someone help clear this up?

[Onelongshot]

Originally Posted by monkeybrain

A cousin in the D.C. area of Virginia is looking at an '07 with the 6.7. He'd like to do all the deletes. Would this cause problems with getting inspections? I called the number for Virginia in the link Beech posted and the guy asked for the year and said it would not be tested as the truck was over 8500 lbs. GVWR. On Virginia's DMV website it says:

Diesel powered vehicles

NOTE: Diesel powered vehicles are not exempt from the emissions testing program requirements when they have:

1. A model year newer than 1996, and
2. A Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 8,501 lbs., (if GVWR is not available, empty and gross weights will be used) and
3. A registration that expires in July 2007 or later.

This seems to conflict with the information the guy on the phone gave me. Can someone help clear this up?

Read just the highlighted part. I would read this as if the vehicle is over 8501 lbs then it is exempt and if it is under then testing is required. That is how I would read it.
Andy

[Dan V]

Originally Posted by monkeybrain

This seems to conflict with the information the guy on the phone gave me. Can someone help clear this up?

There is no contradiction. To NOT be exempt, your vehicle has to match all 3 criteria. Yours doesn't fit the second one, so you ARE exempt.


(Oops, Andy beat me to it.)

[Yenkostyle]

Here is the info for Colorado taken from:

Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles:Diesel Vehicles

seems like I was looking forever to get the "right answer for this state!

Diesel Emissions Program Area:

The full counties of Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Denver, and Douglas, and the partial counties of Adams and Arapahoe, Larimer, Weld, and El Paso.



Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Heavy-duty diesel vehicles - GVWR of 14,001 lbs. or more.
Light-duty diesel vehicles - GVWR of 14,000 or less.

Cost

The diesel emission testing facilities can charge up to one-hour of the posted labor rates. There is no set fee.



Temporarily Exempt Vehicles

Heavy-duty and light-duty diesel vehicles are exempt from emissions for the first four model years. After the exemption period, vehicles are required to be tested as instructed in Vehicle Emissions Testing Cycles below.


Vehicle Emissions Testing Cycles

Light-duty diesels that are 2003 and older are required to have an emissions test every year .

Light-duty diesels that are 2004 and newer are required to have an emissions test every 2 years.

Heavy-duty diesels that are less than 10 model years old are to have an emissions test every 2 years.

Heavy-duty diesels that are more than 10 model years old are to have an emissions test every year.