Smog Check – Basics Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Smog Check – Basics Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which model year gasoline powered vehicles are subject to Smog Check? 1976 and newer What is the GVWR limit for gasoline powered vehicles? No limit Which alternative fuel vehicle (cng, lpg, flex fuel) model years are subject to Smog Check? 1976 and newer What is the GVWR limit for alternative fuel vehicles (cng, lpg, flex fuel)? 14,000 lbs and less Which diesel vehicle model years are subject to Smog Check? 1998 and newer What is the GVWR limit for diesel vehicles? 14,000 lbs and less Which model year hybrid vehicles are subject to Smog Check? 2000 and newer What is the GVWR limit for hybrid vehicles? 14,000 lbs and less For gasoline and alt. fuel vehicle model years , which readiness monitors are allowed to be incomplete? Any one For gasoline and alt. fuel vehicles 2000 and newer, which readiness monitors are allowed to be incomplete? EVAP only For diesel vehicle model years , which readiness monitors are allowed to be incomplete? None For diesel vehicles 2007 and newer, which readiness monitors are allowed to be incomplete? Any two In an Enhanced area, when is a Smog Check required? Biennially In a Basic area, when is a Smog Check required? Biennially In a Change of Ownership area, when is a Smog Check required? Upon the change of ownership of gasoline vehicles more than four model years old, and diesel vehicles of any model year Which program areas require a Smog Check upon initial vehicle registration in CA? Enhanced, Basic, Change of Ownership To become a licensed Smog Check facility, the station must first... Be registered with BAR as an Automotive Repair Dealer To be a licensed Smog Check facility, a station must employ... Licensed Smog Check inspectors To be a licensed Smog Check facility, a station must meet minimum requirements for... Equipment, facilities A Smog Check station must keep service and repair records for a minimum of... Three years Where must directed vehicles go to be certified? STAR Test Only or STAR Test and Repair What kind of services can a Test Only station perform? Smog Check What kind of repairs can a Test Only station perform? No repair or diagnosis What kind of vehicles can a STAR Test Only or STAR Test and Repair station accept? All vehicles, including Directed Vehicles and Gross Polluters What kind of services can a Test and Repair station perform? Diagnosis and repair on most vehicles; Smog Check tests Can a Repair Only station become STAR certified? No In an Enhanced Area, vehicles receive these two types of emissions test. ASM and OIS In Basic Areas, vehicles receive these two types of emissions test. TSI and OIS In Change of Ownership Areas, vehicles receive these two types of emissions test. TSI and OIS The smog inspection system communicates with what database to determine if the station is authorized to inspect the vehicle? Vehicle Information Database (VID) What information is manually entered into the inspection system by the technician when prompted? Vehicle information such as engine size, transmission type, etc The EIS Smog Check inspection process consists of what three elements? Visual Inspection, Emissions Test, and Functional Test What is the purpose of the Visual Inspection portion of the Smog Check? To determine if required emissions control systems are present and properly connected as originally installed Which vehicles require a LPFET functional test? Gasoline vehicles 1995 and older Which vehicles require an OBD II functional test? Gasoline vehicles 1996 and newer Which vehicles require a Fuel Cap functional test? Gasoline vehicles 1995 and older Which portion of the Visual Test is not prompted by the EIS machine, but must be performed? Visible Smoke Test Which two types of Emissions Test are given using the EIS machine? ASM and TSI How does the EIS determine whether a vehicle passes or fails all required parts of the Smog Check inspection? Using electronically stored vehicle specific parameters What does the EIS do if the vehicle passes the Smog Check inspection? Electronically sends the results to DMV How many copies of the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) should the EIS print at the end of an inspection? Two What must the technician do at the end of an inspection, whether the vehicle passes or fails? Sign and date the VIR and give a copy to the consumer For detailed procedures relating to the Smog Check inspection, technicians should refer to... Smog Check Manual When performing an ASM test, under what conditions must the cooling fan be used? When ambient temperature is 72 degrees F or higher The first driven portion of the ASM test is the... 5015 test 5015 refers to... Driving the vehicle at 15 mph under 50 percent load During an ASM test, automatic transmissions shall be tested in which gear? Drive During an ASM test, manual transmissions shall be tested in which gear? 2nd gear, unless RPM is not in range If a vehicle is equipped with multiple driving modes such as "sport" or "towing," an ASM test must be performed with which mode selected? Standard or economy Can aborts which occur after the beginning of an ASM test affect a station's STAR score? Yes During which portion of the Smog Check inspection must inspectors determine whether any parts on the vehicle require an EO exemption from ARB? Visual Inspection Which vehicles do NOT require a liquid fuel leak inspection? Diesel, CNG, LNG, LPG What constitutes a failure of the liquid fuel leak inspection? A visible drop or puddle The liquid fuel leak inspection shall be conducted with the engine... Running If a vehicle fails the liquid fuel leak inspection, what must the technician enter on the VIR? The location of the leak How long must the vehicle's tailpipe be observed during the Visible Smoke idle test? 10 seconds How long must the vehicle's crankcase be observed during the Visible Smoke crankcase test? 10 seconds When performing the BAR Snap Test portion of the Visible Smoke test, what engine RPM should be reached before allowing the engine to drop back to idle? 2000 to 3000 RPM If a vehicle fails any portion of the Visible Smoke test, what must the technician note on the VIR and on the customer's final invoice? Which portion of the Visible Smoke test failed What is the allowable range for a vehicle's base ignition timing? Plus or minus 3 degrees, unless the manufacturer specifies a range