SmogCheck-Visible-SmokeTest


SmogCheck-Visible-SmokeTest

Gasoline and diesel vehicles, excluding hybrids, which are subject to a Smog Check inspection, must be tested for visible smoke. Other than the time when the snaps are performed and the EIS / OIS data entry prompts, the Visible Smoke Test procedures are the same for gasoline and diesel vehicles. However the pass/fail standards are different.


SmogCheck-Visible-SmokeTest

Summary of Test Procedures:

• Idle Test - Observe the tailpipe exhaust plume of the vehicle for 10 seconds.

• Crankcase Test - Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds.

• BAR Snap Test - Quickly push-and-release the accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000 and 3,000 RPM, then immediately allow the engine to return to idle.

• Enter the test result into the EIS or OIS.

• Document any failure on the Vehicle Inspection Report, and the customer’s invoice.

Note: Do not check for smoke during the first BAR snap Test

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CLASS SCHEDULES

Emission Control 1:

B.A.R. Smog Check

Inspector Level 1

(Inspector "Smog" License):

Engine Fundamentals  

8am - 12:15 pm 

Summer Class

7/5/2022 -8/5/2022

Class # 799065


Emission Control 2:

B.A.R. Smog Check

Inspector Level 2

(Inspector "Smog" License):

Rules and Regulations

8am - 12:15 pm

Summer Classes

7/5/2022 - 8/5/2022

Class # 799067


Engine Performance 1:

 8am - 12: 15 pm

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Class # 799069


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B.A.R. Specified Diagnostic

and Repair Training

(Repair "Smog" License)

Time: TBD 

Date: TBD 

Class # 799071


Emission Control 1

(Inspector "Smog" License):

5:00pm - 8:45 pm

Date: TBD

Class # 799065


Emission Control 2: 

(Inspector "Smog" License):

5:00pm - 8:45 pm

Date: TBD

Class # 799065


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Tuesday nights: 

Dates: coming soon 

Class # 796070