How can you determine if a vehicle is eligible for California emissions coverage?
You are eligible for repairs under the Federal Emissions Warranty provided that:
- Your car or light-duty truck fails an approved emissions test;
- Your vehicle is less than 2 years old and has less than 24,000 miles (up to 8 years/80,000 miles for specified major components);
How do I know if my catalytic converter is legal in California?
The Walker ® CalCat ® catalog specifically indicates which converters are legal for use in California and on which vehicle models they can be installed. The installer has confirmed the need for a replacement catalytic converter. If the OEM converter is still present, a diagnosis that it is malfunctioning is required.
Is my car a California or federal emissions vehicle?
Is my Car a California or Federal Emissions Vehicle? – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.
When did California start requiring dual emission cars?
Then one day some engineer in Detroit and his counterpart in Japan woke up and decided to make just one emission platform that would work for both Federal and California requirements. So basically from 2001 all vehicles have a dual emission platform.
Do you need emissions sticker on Honda Accord?
No lifetime fluids! If you pop your hood (providing you have the OE hood), you should have an emissions sticker. If it says that this automobile is approved for sale in California, then it has California compliant emission devices (KL). If it doesn’t say this, then it is approved for sale in all states except California (KA).
What kind of emissions does a car have?
This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations applicable to (the vehicle model year). This top sticker from the above link shows a vehicle with Federal only emissions platform. 2. This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA and state of California regulations applicable to (the vehicle model year).
How can I tell if my car has federal or California emissions?
Every car will be equipped with an emissions tag, which will tell you if the vehicle is federal or California emissions. Federal emissions stickers will just say, “This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations”. California emissions vehicles will state, “This vehicicle conforms to U.S. EPA and State of California regulations “.
No lifetime fluids! If you pop your hood (providing you have the OE hood), you should have an emissions sticker. If it says that this automobile is approved for sale in California, then it has California compliant emission devices (KL). If it doesn’t say this, then it is approved for sale in all states except California (KA).
Can a car engine be changed in California?
State and Federal anti-tampering laws specifically prohibit any modification to the vehicle’s original emission control system configuration as certified by the manufacturer (California Vehicle Code section 27156 and Title 16, Section 3362.1 of the California Code of Regulations).
Why does a Honda Accord have to be modified in California?
@Drew: Interesting read….here is a fun fact; Many California cars have to be modified (catalytic converter removed) and even have their ECUs re-programmed when they are shipped overseas to the secondary market because the regular gasoline there will light up your check engine light.