Washington County Emissions?

[P71CVMAN]

Is there some place I can find the rules or guidlines of the emissions testing here in Washington County?

I just move from Dodge to Washington, so wondering if my vehicles will have to get emissions testing once I change my address on my liscense?

Will my old azz '93 Astro have to get tested?

Will they say something to me about having loud exhaust on my Vic even though it will pass emissions?

Thanks for any input! :headbang

[pOrk]

95 and older vehicles do not need to pass emissions, the loud exhaust won't likely be a problem either sincve they don't use rollers for testing anymore

[BoosTT]

All they do is plug into your OBDII port to check for codes. If you don't have a check engine light it'll pass. You can't erase codes right before you go either, there needs to be some miles on it (~30 miles).

[BR3W CITY]

^^actually that number can vary greatly. The amount of mileage to reset "readiness monitors" (which get triggered when you clear the codes), can be up to 200mi or so. Theres no set number, but I've had almost a week of driving pass before clearing those before.

[GTO Jeff]

A complete driving cycle can be done in under fifteen minutes. To perform an OBDII Driving cycle do the following:



Cold Start. In order to be classified as a cold start the engine coolant temperature must be below 50°C (122°F) and within 6°C (11°F) of the ambient air temperature at startup. Do not leave the key on prior to the cold start or the heated oxygen sensor diagnostic may not run.
Idle. The engine must be run for two and a half minutes with the air conditioner on and rear defroster on. The more electrical load you can apply the better. This will test the O2 heater, Passive Air, Purge "No Flow", Misfire and if closed loop is achieved, Fuel Trim.
Accelerate. Turn off the air conditioner and all the other loads and apply half throttle until 88km/hr (55mph) is reached. During this time the Misfire, Fuel Trim, and Purge Flow diagnostics will be performed.
Hold Steady Speed. Hold a steady speed of 88km/hr (55mph) for 3 minutes. During this time the O2 response, air Intrusive, EGR, Purge, Misfire, and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed.
Decelerate. Let off the accelerator pedal. Do not shift, touch the brake or clutch. It is important to let the vehicle coast along gradually slowing down to 32km/hr (20 mph). During this time the EGR, Purge and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed.
Accelerate. Accelerate at 3/4 throttle until 88-96 km/hr (55-60mph). This will perform the same diagnostics as in step 3.
Hold Steady Speed. Hold a steady speed of 88km/hr (55mph) for five minutes. During this time, in addition to the diagnostics performed in step 4, the catalyst monitor diagnostics will be performed. If the catalyst is marginal or the battery has been disconnected, it may take 5 complete driving cycles to determine the state of the catalyst.
Decelerate. This will perform the same diagnostics as in step 5. Again, don't press the clutch or brakes or shift gears.

[wheelsofsteel]

95 and older vehicles do not need to pass emissions, the loud exhaust won't likely be a problem either sincve they don't use rollers for testing anymore

You guys must have missed this part.


It's a 1993 vehicle as originally stated. Therefore will not required any test of any sort. They just want your $$$. Send in the card with your payments and you will get stickers in the mail shortly after. It's that easy.
OBD II wasn't mandatory on vehicles until 1996. Thus why they make the "exempt" vehicles 1995 and older.

[P71CVMAN]

Thanks everyone!

My '93 Astro is safe then....thats a huge relief!

My '01 Vic will pass with even with loud exhaust as I don't have a check engine light thanks to my tune.

I hate emissions already and I haven't had to do anything yet.