Smog Check Manual - Visual Inspection Questions And Answers A+ Graded

Which four emissions control systems are visually inspected on gasoline-powered vehicles but not on diesel-powered vehicles? - Answer-Air injection; Spark controls; TAC/ACL; EVAP Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Underhood emission control label Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Current emission control application guide Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Emission control repair manuals Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Emission component location guides Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Manufacturer emission control recalls Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Vacuum hose routing diagrams Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-CARB aftermarket parts listings Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Aftermarket parts labels Inspectors must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle's emission control requirements, including but not limited to: - Answer-Any reliable vehicle manufacturer sourcesSome diesel-powered vehicles are equipped with a second or additional emission control label affixed to the... - Answer-Engine To pass the visual inspection, the required emissions control systems must be... - Answer-Complete and installed in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's original CA or Federal certified configuration, or with CARB aftermarket configuration What must the inspector do if a vehicle is equipped with parts that modify the original emission control configuration? - Answer-Verify whether those parts are CARB approved or exempted If parts that modify the original emissions control configuration are not CARB approved or exempted, what are the inspection results? - Answer-The vehicle shall fail the visual inspection for being "modified" (EIS) or "tampered" (OIS) What number on the Aftermarket Parts Label can be used to verify CARB approval or exemption? - Answer-CARB Executive Order (EO) number When performing a visual inspection, inspectors are prohibited from entering "Not Applicable" for an emission control system that... - Answer-Is required for the vehicle undergoing inspection Which crankcase emission controls are visually inspected on diesel vehicles? - Answer-Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV); Crankcase Depression Regulator (CDR); Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) This is a type of exhaust gas after-treatment system used on diesel vehicles that must be visually inspected. - Answer-Catalytic converter This is a type of exhaust gas after-treatment system used on diesel vehicles that must be visually inspected. - Answer-Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC or OC) This is a type of exhaust gas after-treatment system used on diesel vehicles that must be visually inspected. - Answer-NOx adsorber This is a type of exhaust gas after-treatment system used on diesel vehicles that must be visually inspected. - Answer-Periodic Trap Oxidizer (PTOX)This is a type of exhaust gas after-treatment system used on diesel vehicles that must be visually inspected. - Answer-Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) This is a type of exhaust gas after-treatment system used on diesel vehicles that must be visually inspected. - Answer-Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) What are the conditions required for catalysts, filters, and traps to pass visual inspection? - AnswerMust be in the original configuration with the same number of devices in place, unless changes are CARB approved/exempted This vehicle component must be visually inspected as part of the Other Emission Related Components/Systems category. - Answer-Add-On Aftermarket Parts This vehicle component must be visually inspected as part of the Other Emission Related Components/Systems category. - Answer-Cylinder Heads This vehicle component must be visually inspected as part of the Other Emission Related Components/Systems category. - Answer-Exhaust Manifolds