Smog Check Manual - Appendix C: Complete Guide
Appendix C of the Smog Check Manual pertains to... Right Ans -
Aftermarket parts
Any aftermarket part which is not a modified part or a replacement part.
Right Ans - Add-on Part
A part which is designed to replace a group of original equipment parts and
which is functionally identical to those original parts in all respects which in
any way affect emissions (including durability). Right Ans - Consolidated
Part
Any aftermarket part intended to replace an original equipment emission-
related part and which is not functionally identical to the original equipment
part in all respects which in any way affect emissions, excluding a
consolidated part. Right Ans - Modified Part
Any aftermarket part intended to replace an original equipment emissions-
related part and which is functionally identical to the original equipment part
in all respects which in any way affect emissions (including durability) or a
consolidated part. Right Ans - Replacement Part
As part of the inspection, inspectors shall verify whether CARB exemption is
required for which parts? Right Ans - Modified Parts and Add-on Parts
This CA code prohibits modifications to emission control devices or systems
without an exemption from ARB. Right Ans - California Vehicle Code
Section 27156
Aftermarket parts that modify or affect the original emission controls must be
exempted through... Right Ans - ARB Executive Order (EO)
In general, these aftermarket parts do not require ARB exemption. Right
Ans - Replacement Parts and Consolidated Parts
Which vehicles require verification of EO for an aftermarket air cleaner?
Right Ans - 1996 and newer, or any MY equipped with a Thermostatic Air
Cleaner
, These vehicles do not require verification of EO for an aftermarket air cleaner.
Right Ans - 1995 and older without a Thermostatic Air Cleaner
Which vehicles require verification of EO for aftermarket air flow sensors?
Right Ans - All gasoline and diesel vehicles
Do any vehicles require verification of EO for aftermarket intake manifolds?
Right Ans - No
In order to be acceptable, an aftermarket intake manifold must include what?
Right Ans - Provisions for the original equipment emission controls
In order to be acceptable, an aftermarket intake manifold must be... Right
Ans - Marketed by the manufacturer as a replacement for the factory original
Is it acceptable for a replacement intake manifold to be made of a different
material than the factory original? Right Ans - Yes
Which vehicles require verification of EO for an aftermarket intercooler
(equipped with OEM turbocharger/supercharger)? Right Ans - Diesel
vehicles
Which vehicles require EO verification for an aftermarket
turbocharger/supercharger, including related parts such as wastegate,
pulleys, etc.? Right Ans - All gasoline and diesel vehicles
Which vehicles require EO verification for variable or alternate tuning devices
such as modules, chips, PROMs, tuners, pods, or anything else that modifies or
conditions ECU inputs or outputs? Right Ans - All gasoline and diesel
vehicles
Do DLC plug-in telemetry devices or read-only devices require an EO?
Right Ans - No
Are any minor configuration changes of air injection rails allowed? Right
Ans - Yes
Appendix C of the Smog Check Manual pertains to... Right Ans -
Aftermarket parts
Any aftermarket part which is not a modified part or a replacement part.
Right Ans - Add-on Part
A part which is designed to replace a group of original equipment parts and
which is functionally identical to those original parts in all respects which in
any way affect emissions (including durability). Right Ans - Consolidated
Part
Any aftermarket part intended to replace an original equipment emission-
related part and which is not functionally identical to the original equipment
part in all respects which in any way affect emissions, excluding a
consolidated part. Right Ans - Modified Part
Any aftermarket part intended to replace an original equipment emissions-
related part and which is functionally identical to the original equipment part
in all respects which in any way affect emissions (including durability) or a
consolidated part. Right Ans - Replacement Part
As part of the inspection, inspectors shall verify whether CARB exemption is
required for which parts? Right Ans - Modified Parts and Add-on Parts
This CA code prohibits modifications to emission control devices or systems
without an exemption from ARB. Right Ans - California Vehicle Code
Section 27156
Aftermarket parts that modify or affect the original emission controls must be
exempted through... Right Ans - ARB Executive Order (EO)
In general, these aftermarket parts do not require ARB exemption. Right
Ans - Replacement Parts and Consolidated Parts
Which vehicles require verification of EO for an aftermarket air cleaner?
Right Ans - 1996 and newer, or any MY equipped with a Thermostatic Air
Cleaner
, These vehicles do not require verification of EO for an aftermarket air cleaner.
Right Ans - 1995 and older without a Thermostatic Air Cleaner
Which vehicles require verification of EO for aftermarket air flow sensors?
Right Ans - All gasoline and diesel vehicles
Do any vehicles require verification of EO for aftermarket intake manifolds?
Right Ans - No
In order to be acceptable, an aftermarket intake manifold must include what?
Right Ans - Provisions for the original equipment emission controls
In order to be acceptable, an aftermarket intake manifold must be... Right
Ans - Marketed by the manufacturer as a replacement for the factory original
Is it acceptable for a replacement intake manifold to be made of a different
material than the factory original? Right Ans - Yes
Which vehicles require verification of EO for an aftermarket intercooler
(equipped with OEM turbocharger/supercharger)? Right Ans - Diesel
vehicles
Which vehicles require EO verification for an aftermarket
turbocharger/supercharger, including related parts such as wastegate,
pulleys, etc.? Right Ans - All gasoline and diesel vehicles
Which vehicles require EO verification for variable or alternate tuning devices
such as modules, chips, PROMs, tuners, pods, or anything else that modifies or
conditions ECU inputs or outputs? Right Ans - All gasoline and diesel
vehicles
Do DLC plug-in telemetry devices or read-only devices require an EO?
Right Ans - No
Are any minor configuration changes of air injection rails allowed? Right
Ans - Yes
