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General Help- Ask the Experts... / Re: Pinto California Emissions Questions
« Last post by Wittsend on May 22, 2024, 09:29:15 AM »This is a smog map of California requirements to smog test the car. 1975 and older cars do not need smog tests. Outlying areas only smog on change of ownership. There rest test every two years. Typical cost is around $60 with coupon. It looks like Dalimoman could be in either the Basic or Enhanced category based on the fact that Napa is a split county according to the map.
Rural areas have a basic test (I believe static, two speed idle test). Also 1976 to 1996 cars have to have an EVAP test which is separate and cost an additional $15-$20. Enhanced areas have the car on the Dyno/Sniffer test when 1999 and older. 2000 and newer only get the OBD II plug in to see what the computer saw.
The lowest cost yearly registration is now $148 per year. We have "Historic" plates too but I don't know the application and limitations. Given I see very few cars with them I assume they are pretty much for Parade Cars only like Model T's.
Rural areas have a basic test (I believe static, two speed idle test). Also 1976 to 1996 cars have to have an EVAP test which is separate and cost an additional $15-$20. Enhanced areas have the car on the Dyno/Sniffer test when 1999 and older. 2000 and newer only get the OBD II plug in to see what the computer saw.
The lowest cost yearly registration is now $148 per year. We have "Historic" plates too but I don't know the application and limitations. Given I see very few cars with them I assume they are pretty much for Parade Cars only like Model T's.
