Emissions Testing?

[JaMan]

Austin, Texas just adopted tailpipe testing, how does this affect diesels, do they have the same testing and if so what will pass. Getting rid of my stock injectors for some BD2's and will keep my old 275's if need be for testing. What all is involved, I know you West coast guys have very stringent testing so what's the deal?





Jared

 

[OTRPU]

Don't know nuttin bout texas, cept I was born there. But have had to have diesel pickups emission tested every year in Colorado, (I live in Jefferson County, not all require diesel tests). Both my 96 PSD and 99 Ram 3500 get tested annually. I've gutless cats and stage IV injectors, chips or programmers on everything. Have never even come close to not passing. In fact, I've never heard of anybody not passing a diesel emission test. Ain't got nutting to do with safety, just another driver tax. Sitting in Clive, IA "J", outta hours again. Loaded with 3 axle toyhauler going to Santa Fe Springs, CA. Hope the Furd makes it, hope the Rams done when I get back. . . dam I miss my bed.



Cheers,

Steve J

 

[y-knot]

They test here and for the diesel they look under the truck to see if the CAT is still there, look at the fuel cap, and then stick a probe in the tailpipe and check soot ppm. Oh then they charge you 20. 00.

 

[Blakers]

Originally posted by y-knot

They test here and for the diesel they look under the truck to see if the CAT is still there, look at the fuel cap, and then stick a probe in the tailpipe and check soot ppm. Oh then they charge you 20. 00.

Is that all of Kentucky or just because you're near Cincinnati?

 

[rbattelle]

A co-worker's wife is an E-Check manager here in Dayton. She told me she has never seen any diesel fail the test.

 

[JLEONARD]

I recently went thru testing in Ct. It was a BS test in my opinion.

I had to search for a testing station that would allow me to watch and listen. That wasn't easy, but I found one close by.

They did a "snap" test, but the tester only revved the engine to about 1400 rpm... . and it was a slow rev at that... ... said he didn't believe in revving the crap out of an engine.

Bottom line I got 0. 5 out of a possible 49 parts per whatever.

Jay

 

[rbattelle]

There's a big push here in Ohio to eliminate the emissions testing. Now, I'm all for saving the environment (or not ruining it, anyways), but seems like these tests are doing little or nothing. Apparently, 55% of the emissions problems come from small engines (lawn mowers, weed-eaters, etc. . ).



What amazes me is that in the state of Ohio there is NO SAFETY INSPECTION. It is perfectly acceptable to drive around with no brakes, no emergency brake, bald tires, no bumpers, no seat belts, etc. , but heaven help you if your emissions aren't up to code! How about we perform safety inspections (like NY, for instance) first, then worry about emissions?

 

[y-knot]

I think be are "SPECIAL" here because of the tri-state metro area, that's why we are lucky enough to have a EPA check. To give you some ideal, I have always blown the smallest soot figure they can detect, . 1 ppm. I do not believe a diesel can fail, just want to check and get the $20.

 

[rbattelle]

In Ohio, the state gets a total of $0. 80 of that $20 fee. The remainder? It goes to the company that owns E-Check, based somewhere in PA. This was all in an article last month by the local paper.

 

[Blakers]

Originally posted by rbattelle

What amazes me is that in the state of Ohio there is NO SAFETY INSPECTION. It is perfectly acceptable to drive around with no brakes, no emergency brake, bald tires, no bumpers, no seat belts, etc. , but heaven help you if your emissions aren't up to code! How about we perform safety inspections (like NY, for instance) first, then worry about emissions?

That is not true! There is not regular inspection, but you can't drive an unsafe vehicle. There are random inspections and the cops can inspect you if they have a doubt.



Ohio certainly does not need a safety inspection beaurocracy like Pa, NY and other states have. The have no less accidents caused by unsafe vehicles. It's just another tax.

 

[JaMan]

Back to the original question then I shouldn't be in any violation with a set of BD2's with the comp off for testing right. Then maybe I'll sell my 275's and not worry about it





Jared

 

[Froadin]

Jared, where did you find out that it WILL happen? I have heard word of it, but couldn't find anything saying that is is going to happen, and put a date onto it.

Some of the ways I was reading about that they were thinking about using, for vehicles newer then 96, they would only check the OBDII system to make sure nothing is failing. For older vehicles they would be put on a dyno for tail pipe. But like I said, I never found anything stating a start date and any factual details.

 

[rbattelle]

In OH, all 96-and-newer vehicles just get an OBD-II test. Older vehicles are run on the dyno.



Blakers, I can't argue with the fact that states like NY have no more unsafe-vehicle accidents than Ohio. It's just that when I moved here from NY I was amazed that there was no yearly safety inspection. I guess I still haven't got over it. I know cops can inspect and it is technically illegal to have an unsafe vehicle, but I've lived here over 3 years now and have never been pulled over for an inspection.

 

[RustyJC]

Here in Houston, pre-OBD-II gassers up to 25 years old hit the chassis dyno and are sniffed. OBD-II gassers are only checked for codes. Diesels (so far!) are exempt from emissions testing.



Rusty