tgregg
NAXJA Member #1444
- Location
- Oak Hills, CA top of Cajon Pass
I just got a renewal requiring a test only smog on my XJ. I've never had one before on a vehicle, are they harder to pass and any other feedback that might be helpful.
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SMOG ONLY TEST REQUIRED
- Thread starter tgregg
- Start date
- Location
- Torrance, CA
There's no difference in the test, just the venue (You have to go to a Test Only shop, but a LOT of shops are).
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
It basically means you have to go to a smog shop, and not a mechanic that smogs. They are stricter internally (which helps cut down cheating) but makes no difference to you, unless you have a mechanic friend that cheats for you.
PhotographerMike
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Whittier, CA 10 Mi. east of L.A.
No harder to pass, just be sure you're tuned up first.
No reason to do a pre test as law requires a free retest (within time limits) if you fail the first time.
Remember, "Test Only" is not allowed to do any repair, but they may try to sell you a new gas cap if yours doesn't hold a vaccuum.
Mike
No reason to do a pre test as law requires a free retest (within time limits) if you fail the first time.
Remember, "Test Only" is not allowed to do any repair, but they may try to sell you a new gas cap if yours doesn't hold a vaccuum.
Mike
tgregg
NAXJA Member #1444
- Location
- Oak Hills, CA top of Cajon Pass
Thanks gang that makes me feel better.
jeeperjohn
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Temecula, CA
"test only" means that if your car doesn't pass, it gets confiscated and crushed! J/K
tgregg
NAXJA Member #1444
- Location
- Oak Hills, CA top of Cajon Pass
jeeperjohn said:"test only" means that if your car doesn't pass, it gets confiscated and crushed! J/K
Well then fortunately mine sailed right through after a bottle of Redline Injector cleaner in the tank. Not sure what is in that stuff but it seems to help. My XJ actually tested cleaner this time than 18 months ago. 211k on the clock with no engine work. I'm moving to Southern Utah soon so this will be the last CA smog test. There are safety only inspections where I'm going.
Skwerly
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ash Fork, AZ (Freedom)
Before you go, i HIGHLY recommend dumping a small bottle of Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner in a full or 3/4 full tank. This stuff really works wonders, I notice a good power increase and smoother idle when i use it, and it's only like 3 bucks at Kragen. Cheap insurance.
tgregg
NAXJA Member #1444
- Location
- Oak Hills, CA top of Cajon Pass
Yea the REDLINE is probably the same basic stuff....seems to work.
