Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Smog Check Sacramento, CA Area

[Shelby Griggs]

I am going to be working at Beale AFB for a couple of weeks, starting this week. They just informed me that I MAY need to get smogged to get a base pass. Another recent contractor from Colorado had a van (gas I assume) that failed, so they had to rent a vehicle locally to bring on the base.



Does anybody local to the Sacramento area know if diesels need to be smogged and if so, will a non CA vehicle stand a chance of passing the test? My 2001. 5 is stock in the power-train components with the exception of a 4" Jardine exhaust system.



Any comments or helpful advice would be appreciated.



Shelby

 

[mbaston]

Is the Jardine system have CARB certification? You shouldn't have a problem though.

 

[thejeepdude]

Originally posted by Shelby Griggs

I am going to be working at Beale AFB for a couple of weeks, starting this week. They just informed me that I MAY need to get smogged to get a base pass. Another recent contractor from Colorado had a van (gas I assume) that failed, so they had to rent a vehicle locally to bring on the base.



Does anybody local to the Sacramento area know if diesels need to be smogged and if so, will a non CA vehicle stand a chance of passing the test? My 2001. 5 is stock in the power-train components with the exception of a 4" Jardine exhaust system.



Any comments or helpful advice would be appreciated.



Shelby

I imported my '99 from out of state. I live in the Sacramento area and my truck has never been smogged. DMV told me all diesels are smog exempt. Hopefully it will stay that way.

 

[JHerrlich]

thejeepdude is correct. We don't have to smog diesels, YET. The Pass and ID office should know this and you shouldn't have a problem getting on base.

 

[CFAR]

Where are you going to work on the base if I may ask?



Thats where I am right now.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

CFAR,



I don't want to broadcast information on the board, however, I would be happy to discuss in private, shoot me an e-mail -- email address removed -- and I will respond. May even want to get together with you while I am there.



Shelby

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Jason,



The Pass and ID office did get back to me and confirmed that I don't need to smog test.



Thanks to everyone for the replies. I am always amazed at the wealth of knowledge here, and how quick one gets an answer.



Shelby

 

[JHerrlich]

No problem. I love the area around Beale, have fun...