What happens when you fail a smog check?
If your vehicle is gasoline powered this is raw gas. If you fail your smog check because of high Hydrocarbon (HC) emissions it is most likely a sign of poor fuel ignition. CO Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is a result of partial combustion. If your vehicle exceeds the maximum limits it can be due to a number of emission failures.
What does it mean when a car fails an emissions test?
The vehicle has failed an emissions test or the exhaust emissions are too high as measured by an emissions analyzer. Emissions or smog is a generic term used to describe certain harmful gases in the exhaust.
What does Max and Ave mean on a smog check?
This section of the VIR is shown below: “MAX” indicates the maximum emission allowed for the contaminant, based on your automobile’s model year, engine size and vehicle weight. “AVE” shows the average exhausts produced by cars of the same year, make and model.
What does Meas mean on a smog check?
“MEAS” (which is yellow on the image above) shows the measured emissions from your automobile. It is this measurement you have to be interested in in relation to the maximum level permitted in the MAX column. values in the MEAS column higher than the state’s cut-off, or maximum limit, will trigger a smog check failure.
If your vehicle is gasoline powered this is raw gas. If you fail your smog check because of high Hydrocarbon (HC) emissions it is most likely a sign of poor fuel ignition. CO Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is a result of partial combustion. If your vehicle exceeds the maximum limits it can be due to a number of emission failures.
This section of the VIR is shown below: “MAX” indicates the maximum emission allowed for the contaminant, based on your automobile’s model year, engine size and vehicle weight. “AVE” shows the average exhausts produced by cars of the same year, make and model.
How often do you need a smog check in California?
In California, most counties require mandatory smog checks every two years. If you drive a vehicle that’s six years old or less, you’ve gotten lucky. You won’t need your car emissions test until it reaches six years of age.
How can I tell if my car failed the emissions test?
CO2 and O2 – Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen are measured as well. However these emissions do not determine a passing or failing emissions test. Online VIR Diagnosis – SmogTips can diagnose your vehicle’s emissions test results online. If your smog test was conducted at a SmogTips certified emissions test center, this service is free.