Tricks to Use to Pass an Emissions Test Every time - How to Pass an Emissions Test
Вставка
- Опубліковано 30 лис 2015
- In this video I show you some tricks and tips you can use to Pass an Emissions or Smog Test even with a Check Engine Light on! If you have a check engine light but your car is running fine or maybe even you've already taken it in and it passed the emissions part of the test but failed the visual inspection due to the service engine or check engine light, there are a couple of things you can do to remedy that and I cover them in this Video.
Please consider supporting this channel: / ratchets
Please Consider Supporting My Channel at : / rnw
Facebook: / ratchets2015
Twitter: / ratchets15
Instagram: / ratchetsandwrenches
Here are some other video's you may find interesting:
How to Diagnose a Failed Emissions Test:
How to Clean a Throttle Body and IAC Valve: • How to Clean a Throttl...
How to Test an O2 Sensor: • How to Test an Oxygen ...
If this video helped you out please don't forget to subscribe, give it a thumbs up or if you are feeling generous leaving a tip by clicking the " i " button on the top right corner of the screen. Thank you very much for your support!
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Ratchetsand Wrenches, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Ratchetsand Wrenches assumes no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from doing a repair on your vehicle after watching any of my repair video's. Due to factors beyond the control of Ratchetsand Wrenches, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Again Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Ratchetsand Wrenches. - Авто та транспорт
![4 Tricks to Use to Pass an Emissions Test Every time - [How to Pass an Emissions Test]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gr4g-nTZXUk/mqdefault.jpg)
there are not enough crooked shops anymor,e what happen to the old days when you could slip someone a 20 and you were on your way to the dmv for new tags, too many do gooders in this day and age.
ask your latino buddies. lol. its still posiible
Bubbautah now it’s $150 they still out there mostly in shady cities lol
They want 300$ now in ca anyways. Used to be 200$
That loop hole is quickly getting closed too
( a friend of mine paid someone to pass the smog test as he had a check engine light -- two years later - once that place got closed for doing fake tests - they tagged all those who 'passed' earlier -- so this year he has to got refreed - he has to go to refree place instead)
Get Mexican connects $150 and they pass it for me
The results of my smog on new cars gets me all the time, I'm an average working citizen and don't thnk expensive helps me in anyway possible, it's why i stick to working with Stray Administration, the UA-cam channel page can help at these times we all need to move on the streets and work, that's all I'm literally doing so I'm in big support
Out of all of the videos I watch, yours is most detailed. From my recollection, I do believe you covered every detail and you stated it all correctly.
It's all B.S. It may have worked that way but not anymore.
Has not don't bother with him
Hey! I like this guy. Whatever the topic he gets right to it. Love that he tells me everything in simple terms I need to know. Thanks!
Thanks man. You always come through with good info.
My 2008 Nissan Altima failed the emission test and could not find the cause. Sparkplug, Injectors, MAF, PCV valve, Oxygen sensors, Catalytic converter, Piston rings, Seaform treatment everything was addressed but the problem still persisted. Finally, someone noticed that the temperature gauge was always showing a very low value. And it was found the thermostat valve was faulty and was stuck open and the ECU was sensing it as cold start condition always and the fuel air ratio was running rich. The fuel economy was much better after replacing the thermostat valve but I miss the sporty acceleration and pick-up when it was running rich.
Thought might be useful to someone going through similar dilemma.
thanks for the info
it happens all the time sorry about bad mechanics not doing there job correctly and WASTING YOUR MONEY on a easy fix
@Patrick Bzdula I know this old post but I suspect that's what's happening to mine, and legit scared the mechanic is going to charge me a lot for a simple fix
Thanks for donating your time to make this video.
Thumbs up, good video. A family member asked me a question, and I googled & found the answer in your video...plus helpful info for them. I sent the link.
Smog test are really stressful on upkeep made me find a way everytime i buy a new car, this made situations hard but seems UA-cam and Channel's like Stray Administration represent a stress free civilization making these fast for our purpose...💯
You in luck then, as I am, not to say much and let they're actions work for them. Stray Administration's UA-cam channel...
Wow we're here at it again, seems I go to praise them everytime I get satisfaction from the platform on UA-cam
Listen to this guy,I took my 1997 Toyota Tacoma yesterday and it did not pass the emissions at 15 miles a hour.Today I drove my car for 45 minutes on the freeway and I put in Chevron 91 octane and put air in my tires.........and it passed today,and ready to get registered.
last week my 93 honda failed the emissions test. mechanic advice me to add premium gas and a bottle of seafoam to gas tank and drive it hard for about a week. did so and i thought i was f'd after reading most of everyones comments saying not to add premium gas.
car passed smog, no issues.
Italian tuneup.
exactly what happened to me for the smog test, the mechanic suggested i take the just purchased 2001 car for a 150 miles drive at a steady (ha ha ha THAT nearly got me into near accident situations several times) at 55 mph before the mechanic could hook up a re-test (and charge an extra $8.00) and issue an online certificate if the car passes), the long risky drive did work and the car did pass the smog tests- ~
Thank you! With your advice I was able to turn around 3 of the 4 I/M "not ready" errors into "READY" and passed the test and saved me hundreds. Thank you!
What have you done ? I'm in a similar situation......
@juliawei8990 I did everything he suggested in the video. I also purchased a cheap scanner (don't recall the name) to see what codes were still showing up. Then (with it plugged in) drove the car at least 50 mph to warm up the engine until most of the codes cleared. As soon as they were cleared I drove to the I/M center to get tested keeping the car on until they were ready to pull it in for testing. Hope that makes sense!?
Great videos. I've watched 2 of yours so far and learned a ton. Easy to understand. Straight to the point. I appreciate it, keeo uo the good work. Liked and subbed
The tips are appreciated! We have them every other year here. Just long enough for me to forget all the tips from the last time. Thanks!
Lisa Hall 👋 My successful emissions testing pass recipe for several years. Oil change-half tank gas- mandatory 1 litre of methyl hydrate poured into gas tank-If my tires said 35 pounds inflated I would do 45- because of tires on rollers-drive for half hour minimum and pass with flying colours-Methyl Hydrate is the magic potion! Drops all reading way down low...btw there’s a steampunk tendencies group on Facebook very creative metal works etc-and you have great taste in classic rock!
I have a 94 Trans Am, I bought new. it has been well cared for. It has 326.000 miles on the engine, and it has never been touched.LT1 V8 engine, Even the timing chain is original. don't drive it much anymore just because, well I just dont . It has recently sat for 2 years without even being started. Had to get a smog test . Charged the battery, it literally started in a 1 second crank, just BOOM , running. Gas is 2 years old, but car was running beautifully. I drove it around for about 10 minutes and went to smog test. Fingers crossed, IT PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS, all tested exhaust items were WELL BELOW maximum. AMAZING. I forgot how much fun it is to drive, so I'm getting new tires, an oil change, and start driving it again. 😊
thanks, this was a big help!
Working on test results goes to legal handling, having a friend in there won't be bad, said this till i got to Stray Administration, the UA-cam channel gets to you close to the person and works you to the right part i mean thr best...❤❤❤
Wow we're here at it again, seems I go to praise them everytime I get satisfaction from the platform on UA-cam
Everything you said here ticked the list 👍👍👍that explained why I fail my test today...thanks for sharing.
I lived in Saint Louis for 10 years where they required emissions tests. What a freakin boondoggle and major pain in the rear.
Even if your check engine light was on for a non-emissions reason (faulty knock sensor?) they still failed you.
Yeah me to St. Louis sucks!
Really easy video to follow. Thank you
Thank you for all good points simple to remember ❤
Good Stuff Keep On Rockin
Thanks a bunch! Best video on emissions testing prep.
Strike that, exclaim the opposite.
It was very helpful video. Thanks!
In Maryland I passed my test this way. First my engine light was on showing 2 readings. I used my obd to reset clearing the engine light then I drove 3-5 miles pulled over check my readings which showed my 2 reading but had not activated my engine light yet took the test and passed
Hey Lionel my check engine light stays on .. I live in Maryland as well i go to mva in glen
Burnie ..it really worked for u? Possible to give me more detail
Rao Tran
Did you pass the smog check?
Great, clear communication and imformative
thanks friend all your videos are very useful ....
+amjad amj np thanks for commenting.
Thanx for these good tips.
It's all good working on what we know, we're really at this thinking we're all on the move while my friend had Stray Administration work this out, the UA-cam channel speaks fast truth to me which made me see what i needed we all work and have no time, but we're enjoying ourselves on here tho... Lol😅😅🎉❤❤❤❤
It’s a great and reliable video. Was facing this kinda issue back then with my emission test so I had to look for a way, which was how I came across Stray Admin who has got years in experience of helping lots of citizens pass they’re Smog test too
All I had to do was just to hit the UA-cam search icon and type in Stray Administration, he popped right after.
Wow we're here at it again, seems I go to praise them everytime I get satisfaction from the platform on UA-cam
Thank you for this video!
Excellent information.
Premium gas is NOT cleaner only has more aromatic triple bond hydrocarbons which when broken release more energy,providing your engine has the compression to break those bonds. One other tip add heet to the fuel. Heet is methanol which has oxygen on the molecule. This helps a more complete combustion at the very least adds more oxygen out the tailpipe dilluting hc.
good looks on the recommendation. will try
@@kyleh6173 blu n exile 👍🏽 lol funny I find this 4 weeks ago posted and the original 4 years ago . Going to try heet and premium gas hope I pass I was off by 3 HC ppm
Here in Indiana there is only 2 counties that have to pass emissions. The rest of the entire state you do not have to pass, you can buy a 500 dollar beater and get it plated on the spot
hey after resetting my check engine light how many miles should i run before getting smog test? i have a 97 toyota 4 runner thanks
Thanks for the post
Thank you for your advices, i applied them on my old Russian car and i passed the emission test.
One of the BEST and least full of nonsense videos out there. Thanks!
excellent...great video
A high quality video with reliable tips and skills, but mine was carried out by stray admin, he makes it possible for you to pass without attending any test or procedure, in a busy person so I had no time for emission test and still went well anyways.. I only had to hit the UA-cam search icon and type in Stray Administration, popped right after
You in luck then, as I am, not to say much and let they're actions work for them. Stray Administration's UA-cam channel...
I have a 1991 Chevy S10 4.3 and recently I did a bunch of work to prepare it for smog, map sensor, EGR solenoid and valve, fuel filter, spark plugs, O2 sensor, catalytic converter, idol control valve, and even a emissions additive, the funny thing is the first time it failed based on emissions but not visual then I added a catalytic converter and the O2 sensor and the emissions went up that makes no sense. Drove it for more than 40 minutes getting it hot, kept it on while waiting. No check engine light, no smoke. Now I'm going to try evap and a new gas cap. With all the money I've spent I could have just did under the table but this is what I get for living in California
don't forget if your cat is working below 95% you'll get the CEL... you can always buy a $10 cat-sensor extender... almost always works as far as the check-engine light is concerned. Or try heat-cleaning your cat-converter by driving your car at 4000-6000 rpm for a straight 30 min, sometimes this will even fix it if just carbon-clogged.
YOUR THE BEST BROTHER MUCH LOVE.
I wish you were located here in Tucson az you seem very honest about the mechanical work, there isn’t many here I trust, thanks for your videos
Fr fr because I still can't pass emissions here in Tucson. Hopefully the air filter is the last thing I have to do
God bless you for making this video!! It was very, very helpful, and....I PASSED!!!! YAY!!!!
bet you would have passed anyway.
What annoys me with this is unlike a broken light or a bad wheel bearing which you can fix and know it's fixed, you can't really do this yourself and easily test the emissions to ensure it doesn't fail again
Yeah.. I failed 3 weeks ago, i found a burst hose on the pcv valve. Replaced that hose and the pcv valve... today i ran some throttlebody cleaner through the throttlebody. Coming week i'll do some airflowsensor meter cleaning. Just hope that it will pass the next time i go there. Otherwise i'll have to bring it to a garage to be financially ripped off and have some sneaky small things broken on purpose so they hope i'll be back later 🙄🙂
@@Engineer9736 this mindset is trash u can’t do it yourself but u don’t wanna pay someone professional to do it
good video thanks
i wonder if this would help with a bmw x3 with mixture preparation bank 1 and bank 2 check engine lights?
Thank you so much 🙏🏾
GOOD VIDEO....Thanks
good vids got a question 1994 lhs 3.5 emissions test/ hc standard 0.80 mine is 0.91 and nox standard 2.50 mine is 2.84 i changed oil/flush coolant for winter/fuel system clean drove on highway 25 minutes before test any ideas car runs very good thank you
You are awesome!!! I just git a rejected smog, sure enough I took the negative cable,off the battery last night, and so I didnt know that I had to,drive,it before taking it in...that is before I just watched this!!! So how much do I need to drive before I can go have it tested again? I want to,thank you so much for this,information!! I dread foing in for smog every year!!$$ NOT ANY MORE!!!
Help! Emission test: every emission passed, except Oxygen sensor = not pass but I got p0421 code. Is it the cat or O2 sensor's problem?
would fuel system cleaner in the fuel reflect in the emissions test results at all ?
Thanks 🙏
What about using fuel cleaners like CataClean? My car didn't pass smog due to the bad emission but there's no check engine light on, do you think changing air filter, spark plugs and running fuel cleaner, making sure the car is hot, would help it pass?
I was told by my smog technician that IF you disconnect the battery cable to reset your ECU that the smog machine will pick it up that the engine check light was removed and you get a automatic fail . I have to get a star smog here soon on my 99 Ford expedition . I removed the battery cable to remove a check engine light due to a misfire in one of my cylinders after repairing it . I was also told that you must drive 100-200 miles to clear the ECU , THEN you take it for the star smog test , i live in Southern California .
Scray Face in the same boat
How did you fix the misfire which part to replace?
Tiger Gray i had to buy new ignition coils , ive sold that suv and bought a 1997 expedition 4x4 lifted , this one needs a star smog too now .
Great easy to understand content. It's like a magic trick once u showed those lil remedy's i was like duh. but I didnt think of them on my own. Thanks man I will be doing at least 2or 3 of the things on my 96 mustang CO. Emissions are a B!+@# . Loose gas cap and it's been proven thru a investigation they fell cars with no issues I guess alot of states don't Dyno or only Dyno but I believe what the ppl want is the on board computer ready only bcuz of how bad Colorado emissions has Conducted business.
What do you do if you have a 2009 car & the battery died just before inspection. I changed my battery. The car has no other problems -no check engine light, nothing but when you go for a car inspection it shows on the OBD2 two monitors -O25 & EVA in the red. How do you clear this to remove at least 1 monitor so you can pass inspection. I have driven over 400 miles & no change. It still shows these 2 monitors. HELP!
Premium (high octane) gas is NOT cleaner. It burns slower and resists pre ignition. This is needed for high compression, turbocharged, high performance engine's. It will INCREASE your emissions because you will not have a complete burn.
How do I pass smog using this method? I have code P0450 fault and a P0441 pending, all pointing to EVAP system, that keeps bringing back the MIL every morning. I've inspected and tested for leaks, and correct voltage, and faulty VSV sensors.
The scanner will erase the engine light or trouble codes but if you don’t fix the problem it will comeback
Im pissed cause this is the last year my state requires emissions yet i still have to go through this hassle just for one year
hey i have a 1999 Honda civic, no check engine light is on, but when i smog check HC, CO, NO all failed only way to find out whats wrong is to take it to a mechanic shop and diagnosis the problem or any ideas??
Hello will the check engine light stay off long enough to get the inspection. I turned mind off and about 20 minutes it was back on
Does premium fuel actually help you pass if your car wasn't made for it
I would think it would cause more unburnt fuel to leave the tailpipe
gotta love the clear coat the did on the cars in the 90s
I think all the auto makers bought the clear coat from the lowest bidder.
Haha, i just pour in e85 to a 15-20% mix with the gas. Works every time👌
Those obd2 scanners were like 400$ when they first came out. 600 if the dealers was willing to sell one...
Even older cars with carbs had emissions (garbage).components..
TRICK too passing is a hot engine block/exhaust manifold. Let it idle for 45 min and somewhere in that time remove the air filter(if carberateed or throttle body) the extra volume air (less restricted) without mixture adjustment leans out the fuel air ratio. Just enough to make the engine seems to run funny but not stall out at a light. It will also help heat up cylinder walls causing higher engine heat.
However do reinstall air filter immediately after leaving the test. NEVER run an engine long periods without an air filter. It WILL destroy your engine within a year possible days.. special times for special regulations...
A mechanic can put a small "separator" between your O2 downstream and your Cat converter to pass
What is a "separator" ? Asking for a "friend" 😂
I tried the disconnect battery trick and it took me driving for four weeks for it to reset, four times going back to the smog check place to check if it reset.
Love thee 2X4 holding the hood up...
Hey! I know this video is old but would appreciate a reply if anyone sees this! My car failed on emissions because my VVT is unplugged because it is not working properly. Is there any way to pass this test without the VVT (on my 2003 Volvo v40)? Or will it always fail this test without the VVT?
My airbag lights on cause a light bulb blew out on the air bag switch does that matter?
in OH when there was testing. you just had to go back 3 times. on the fourth try was a automatic pass. but if or when they put your car on the rollers. there was a good chance they would blow it up. if it was a pretty old car that was in poor shape.
My two wheeler is showing 4.67 ppm of CO and failed pollution test even its only one week i did its servicing plz tell what cud be the causes for this
I installed the intake it’s good?
holy moly THANK YOU! I didn't know that n/a meant! I thought it was the same as incomplete. I'm guessing I don't have to bother with the ones that are n/a? I have htd catalyst, secondary air sys, ac refridge monitors as N/a in my 2006 honda civic.
Emissions testing is better in North Carolina because they do a visual inspection of the catalytic converter to make sure it's in tact, make sure there's a muffler, make sure a custom exhaust is legit, make sure there's no exhaust leaks, make sure it doesn't blow smoke, there's smog check, no dyno, revving the engine to piss off customers, make sure the PVC and or EGR is in tact, check the O2 sensors, and OBD II testing.
Cars and trucks from 1995 and earlier don't have to take the emissions test, diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles don't have to take the emissions test, if a truck from any year and if the truck is newer than 1996 have a "Farm Truck" license plate, it doesn't have to take the emissions test and safety inspection.
My truck is 98 with OBD II, it has true dual exhaust with glasspack mufflers and OEM catalytic converters, it still pass the emissions test and safety inspection.
I just bought a 1993 Chevy Blazer k1500 and my "service engine" light is on. Haven't got a chance to get it inspected on the road yet, but am worried because I don't want to fail the inspection because my light is on. I guess its from the EGR valve, or so i'm told. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I remember going to the homie.. park the car lower the windows keys inside and your put the money and n registration.. comeback in an hour just like that..
I have been having my trouble getting mines ready because the cat light emotions related DTC . I can’t a cold air intake and magnaflow exhaust . Do you think it’s because of the Cold air intake or is it because of a bad 02 sensor ?
so the hotter the catalytic converter is the better its working? mine must be the best its glowing red hot
🤣
🤣
Animal productions yup sounds about right
Animal productions if it's glowing hot it's probably partially clogged. If it gets worse your car will run worse as the engine warms up. Eventually it will stall out and won't restart.
😂😂😂😂😂
Hey brother can you explain, does the check engine light come on for emissions. Im looking at a truck and is leaking oil around the valve covers. And they say the check engine is on for emissions?
Is it better to have a lighter load empty car?
Just had a DLC Scanner failed. is there anything we can do?
So my evap says unset still and i replaced ig recently and i out 670 miles thru out a week and still says unset. Help plz.
Ours isn't set either, don't know if it will pass here in Texas. 😕
Did you pass your inspection Kraig Butcher?
I'm in a bind. I used a code reader and got code po442 and po445 but no check engine light. I erased the code and now it is saying not ready. I don't have my license and the car has no plates. How would I handle this?
I have a 1989 nissan 240sx and it doesn't have any obd systems do shops still have to do the routine smog check?
Grase_47er for cars older they just do exhaust pipe testing and not system
What if you another vehicle (different make/model) that has no check engine light on at the Self Serve Kiosk? Will that be a way to trick the system or does it pull the VIN and such via the OBD2 for emission test.?
And don't forget to check your blinker fluid !
"Evap" monitor is always the hardest test to complete.
My 06 Altima drops the check engine light when the negative is disconnected for several minutes as well. I just replaced the valve cover, plugs, and oil, so I'm hoping it will not return as it was showing a misfire in cylinder 1. I was terrified I screwed it up, but so far it's a-ok. Inspection is due this month. Wish me luck!
Spend some money..get it serviced every year
tight wad..
I got a 02 rsx type s I drove 600 mile my catalytic still say not ready plz help
What about if you have a 2006 Range Rover Sport that you just fixed but yet the engine light keeps coming on.
I heard 20 -30 drive cycles after disconnecting battery or clearing CEL & codes or it'll fail. Seafoam 1 tank. Cataclean on 1/4 tank. Fill with premium. Air Filter. PCV valve maybe. Drive FWY 40 mins.
Up where I am there's no dyno testing just obd2 for everything gas that is Obd2. Depending on year , yes one or two monitors inc. depending on year. For the evap monitor faults , what I do is fool the monitor as to not run and not display the MIL. And you pass the test. Fixing it is the best but for those that can't afford the cost , well it's an option. Hope you mention that tip.
+Steve Rob how do you fool the monitors?
+Jack Skeleton Hi Jack, only the evap monitor you can manipulate and it will not set the check engine light. I think this might be in part two , I wouldn't want to spoil anything. Check out part two and I will too.
+Steve Rob i hope it is part 2 my mustang is giving so many cel codes out of no where an i have to test my car soon
+Jack Skeleton btw i was asking because my evap canister purge cel came up
+Jack Skeleton Jack diagnosing is not easy for some and multiple codes in my experience are interrelated. Manipulating the evap monitor will not help you if the codes are set from another monitor. I'm sure this channel has plenty of diagnostic vids to help you with.
Can a cars emissions be to clean to test,and if so is that a problem
So I got my car inspected and it failed emissions and they didn’t say why. My battery is fine, but my air filters are pretty clogged up. The obd test didn’t say why it failed so Would that fail the obd and emissions test?