Emisions Testing

[MGordon]

Last week I went in for my annual emissions test. While I was there, I asked the guy why diesels have to be tested every year when new cars get a four year pass and than get tested every other year.



He says that the government is trying to accumulate data on which trucks produce the most pollution and to determine which vehicles are being "modified" for increased horsepower etc. , with the ultimate goal being to crack down on the manufactures to limit the ability of third party modifications.



I don't know if this is really true, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Todd G]

It's just a way to discourage people from buying diesels. We get the shaft for emmissions. The test is also a joke. My smoke-belching freight train passed with 4% opacity and we are allowed 40%. No diesel fails around here.

 

[Pit Bull]

annual emissions test?? Around here you can buy a two year plate and the check for a new plate is lights and turn signals. They never even turn the truck on. You guys live in the wrong part of the country

 

[dpuckett]

Originally posted by Todd G

We get the shaft for emmissions.

Pretty much. I used to live in Ft COllins, but I heard they and Greeley did away with the emissions testing. I live east of Peyton Hwy, so I dont have to worry about it. They are thinking of doing away with it here in the Springs.



Pit Bull-

WE live in the right part of the country. No humidity, no bugs. Breeze 350 days a year. I am here in Swampeast MO, and cant wait to get regrouped and go back to proper elevation and visibility. (providing I can find a job, without wanting to make a career of it) Hate the trees blocking the view here. Too many inbred dumba$$es around, too. Cant believe a 1 ton gets 22 mpg, and it CANT be as strong as a 454, the KING of hoss pullin'/ towing engines. Whatever. Off my anti- redneck soapbox. BTW- 99. 99% of the guys here are too bright to be proper rednecks- they's kuntree folk, or cowboys, or just plain people; BIG difference. But you are right about the inspections in this state. Need to find one tomorrow that'll let Mom's Celebrity slide without a horn- wore out 5 years ago from the bad drivers here.

 

[Pit Bull]

dpuckett

Can't argue with you about the dumba$$'s, I do like the rolling hills and the 4 seasons. I also like some humidity, the west in some areas seems way to dry to me. I also think they are going to run out of water some day. Plus the cost of living in SW Missouri and NW Arkansas is the cheapest in the country and for a retired guy on a fixed income that is important I visited a friend in Denver a couple of months ago and could not even see the mountains because of the smog. If I lived in the west it would have to be in the mountains and I would alway be worried about some dumba$$ starting a forest fire and burning me out. If I have the money I would live on the beach in Maui

Later

 

[Matt42]

Originally posted by Pit Bull

dpuckett

Can't argue with you about the dumba$$'s, I do like the rolling hills and the 4 seasons. I also like some humidity, the west in some areas seems way to dry to me. I also think they are going to run out of water some day. Plus the cost of living in SW Missouri and NW Arkansas is the cheapest in the country and for a retired guy on a fixed income that is important

Later

Ever get fried chicken at the WAC campground in Sarcoxie?

 

[Pit Bull]

Originally posted by Matt Shumaker

Ever get fried chicken at the WAC campground in Sarcoxie?

Matt is it good and cheap?

 

[RustyJC]

Here in the Greater Houston EPA non-attainment area, a new gasser gets a 2-year pass, then is tested for emissions every year. OBDII vehicles apparently just get a computer scan, while non-OBDII vehicles hit the dyno. Diesels aren't emissions tested!! Go figger... ...



Rusty

 

[vinceharris]

Anyone around Akron or Cleveland,OH got an emission test on there truck. Mine goes in for one this year ( first time being tested) and i just want to know what they are looking for. I live near Six Flags in Aurora.



Thanks In Advance,



Vince Harris

Member GLTDR





99 2500 5spd, lwb, white/driftwood, Cummins mud flaps

 

[C Schomer]

In response to the first post. It would amaze me if the gov't. were organized enough to figure out the mod. business. After the MV witch gave me so much crap about buying my truck out of state, she registered it as a gasser - 2 yr tests! She made me get a test when it was brand new Craig

 

[Bluebird]

"No test please..."

Here in California no test from my CTD. I hope I don't get anyone's attention around here Shhhhh don't say a word now... no name this time

 

[Mtngoat]

Emissions test?? In Kansas?? Never seen one!



Robin

 

[Blakers]

Originally posted by vinceharris

Anyone around Akron or Cleveland,OH got an emission test on there truck.

I sent you a PM regarding the E-check in Ohio. Not sure if you got it. In a nutshell, license your truck over 10,001 combined GVW and you don't need the test.