California smog check for Light Duty Diesels

[Deleted member 9101]

We're mimicking the Obama administration. The only difference being,we can't print money.

Mauahhaaaaa...now thats funny!

 

[lwindram]

Diesel Power had an article either this month or the last month that detailed the smog testing procedures that will be used. They also had a number of tips on how to pass the test.
According to the article, they will use a "smoke opacity test", which is a mechanized test that checks how much light passes through the exhaust at a certain rpm. So not just a visual inspection by a tech.
It certainly didn't sound like the end of the world, since most trucks should be able to pass. Kind of a bummer about the cost of the test though.

 

[bobcat charlie]

No "smoke opacity test" last month...just blipped the throttle while looking at the tail pipe. Truely a waste of time and money.

BTW, the smog station owner said they are going to have to install cameras to record the tech doing the smog test. The video will be transmitted to CARB as part of the test results!

There is no limit to the intrusion by these enviro-nazis. We even have 'spare the air' days here where ABAG/CARB wants you to report any of you neighbors who are using their fireplaces! And, yes, they do have 'inspectors' driving through neighborhoods looking for fireplace smoke.

 

[DEEZLPWR]

we should place a fine on any volcano that erupts. that makes about as much sense as this emissions nickle and dime crap.