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Can engines be interchaged between a 1988 Chevy Nova and a 1989 Toyota Corolla?
They were both built in the same plant, so I think so. However, check your local smog laws.
Why cant my car pass a smog check?
There could be many reasons why your car will not pass the smog check in your state. The inspection center should have given you a code as to why the car failed.
Will a 2000 Jetta GLS pass a smog check if a catalytic converter goes bad?
the shop I go to said that my 2000 Jetta would not pass the smog check when the catalytic converter went bad.
What can make a car not pass a smog check?
The answer to this question is fairly complex. We recommend you visit the link below to find out how to pass the smog check and what might cause your vehicle to fail... http://www.smogtips.com/passing_inspection.cfm
Can I trade in my car even though it won't pass a smog check?
You certainly can trade your car in even if it won't pass a smog check. Some people will even let you trade cars that don't run.
Will your car pass smog test if check engine light is on?
It depends on where you live. In California you will not
Best fuel additive to pass smog check?
Save your money and put it towards repairing the reason it won't pass. There is no "magic potion".
Will a vehicle pass smog if the o2 sensor is out?
No, it will not pass the smog test with a defective or removed O2 sensor.
Do you have obligation if the car does not pass smog check after you sell it?
== == According to California state law at least, the seller is responsible for making sure the vehicle he/she is selling has/can pass a smog check. The seller is supposed to provide a certificate proving that the car passed a smog check within the past 90 days. A smog check "pass" is only valid for 90 days. If the seller does not provide the buyer with a valid smog check "pass" certificate and the car fails a smog check, the seller is responsible for the cost of all repairs to get the car to a "pass" state. There is no provision in CA state law for vehicles sold in an "as-is condition. " In fact, if a seller refuses to cooperate with a buyer, the buyer is encouraged by the state of California to take him/her to court, where he or she will be made to pay all repair costs.But don't just take my word for it. Check out the website of the CA DMV to make sure you're properly informed: http://dmv.ca.govTaken from the CA DMV's website:Q: Who is responsible for obtaining a Smog Check when a vehicle is sold?A: Section 24007 (b)(2) of the Vehicle Code states it is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate at the time of delivery of the vehicle. There is no provision in the law to sell a vehicle "as is." Q: what if the buyer decides to buy the car even with out a smog knowing the car is modified ? The CA V.C state the seller is required to provide a smog prior to the transfer. The V.C Transfer requirement do not include a SMOG in order for the transfer to be made .
Does a car pass smog test if the opdomiter is not working?
the opdomiter does not work, will it pass smog? opdomiter, not sure what that is. Please define.
What is white smoke when you step on gas?
Smog check failure and new engine in California under the newly adopted smog regulations. Only in California. No car will pass. Predict collapse of the auto industry.
How do you fake a smog check?
on new cars 1996 and newer you could use 02 foolers or find and friend in the smog check biz...now the bad if your car is 1995 or older the have to do what they call a sniffer the put this tube in your tail pipe and it meters the smog coming out the only way to pass that is to put your smog parts back on for the test or find some one that wants a few extra $$ and presto the can pass the car.on a side not i do not stand behind the GOV on smog equipment the cars would run so much better with out it and mpg would go up
