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Smog Checks with OBD II (NEW IN CALIFORNIA)

wickedstangs

Chula Vista, CA
Staff member
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Will my car receive an OBD II test?

Model-year 1996 and newer vehicles equipped with OBD II require an OBD check as part of their official Smog Check inspection, which includes a visual, functional, and a tailpipe inspection. Vehicle model-years 2000 and newer only receive an OBD II test (BAR-OIS) and a visual inspection. There is no tailpipe inspection of these 2000 and newer vehicles. For 1996-1999 model-year vehicles, the Smog Check will also include a tailpipe test and a visual inspection.
 

Ford1288

Well-Known Member
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Smog and CA laws in general are a big turn off for me. I am excited about my move home to Tennessee, no emissions checks.
 
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