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Vehicle Emissions Inspection Information
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Pennsylvania requires emissions inspections as part of its effort
to clean the air in its more polluted ares. Despite improvements,
cars still emit significant amounts of pollutants that cause smog.
By keeping your vehicle and its emissions system well-maintained,
you will lower your fuel costs, extend the life of your vehicle,
and help keep the air cleaner for all of us.
Your car will be tested by looking for missing or damaged pollution
control components. Your gas cap will also be tested for leaks.
Part of the inspection uses a dynamometer which simulates driving
conditions at 15 miles per hour.
The pass/fail standards are based on the type and model year of the car.
If your car fails the test, typically it will need a tune-up or
a new oxygen sensor that regulates the gas/air flows. The station that
originally conducted your inspection will provide a free re-inspection
within 30 days of the original inspection after emission-related repairs.
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State Inspection Information
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The following items are checked:
- Suspension components
- Steering components
- Braking system
- Tires and wheels
- Lighting and electrical systems
- Glazing and Stickers
- Mirrors
- Windshield defrosters, wipers and washer system
- Fuel and exhaust systems
- Speedometer and odometer
- Horn
- Body and chassis
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