Emssions Testing?

[Monster Stealth]

My buddy is moving up to Chicago in the next few months and he was curious what sort of emissions testing is done and how often.

Thanks
Jon

[SeekNStrike]

i think every 2-4 years. they do it by plate stickers. 95 and under don't have to test. they just plug their shit onto the obdII connector thats it.

[Monster Stealth]

So no sniffer then. Thats good, is it safe to say, that if no check engine light is on your safe or are the tests are little more in depth than that?

[SeekNStrike]

no codes

[Burnout Bob]

Originally Posted by Monster Stealth

So no sniffer then. Thats good, is it safe to say, that if no check engine light is on your safe or are the tests are little more in depth than that?

If your car is a 1995 or older as of 2006 it is no longer required for emissions testing in Illinois. They used to put you on a dyno and hook up your exhaust etc and take readings, but the labor was costing them too much money and cars were waiting in line too long. Now they just plug in to your OBDII port and they also check the seal of your gas cap for leaks. As long as you have no check engine light on/no codes you will pass the test.

The test also depends on where you live, in the Chicago area and suburbs it is required, as far as I know outside of this area it is not.

[Jeremy R]

Will I fail if my SRS light is on?

And how are you 1g guys going about mounting your license plate on the front?