PA Emission Certification Test With Correct Answers

What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector? -ANSWER Essentially worthless, can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test to vehicles. What is a Emission Inspector? -ANSWER Good for the whole state. Can preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-Speed Idle Test, ASM5015 (Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-Speed Idle test, but is not necessary since that specific test is obsolete. What is a Emission Repair Technician? -ANSWER Waiver, allows vehicles that have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific procedures are followed. How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector? -ANSWER 18 years old. What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle? -ANSWER The vehicle must be gasoline powered, 1975 and newer, the gross vehicle weight must be less than 9,000 pounds or less, and is registered to an I/M area. Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)? -ANSWER The GVWR or true weight of the car should be located on the vehicle. The inspector should NOT use the vehicles registration card. What vehicles are non subject vehicles? -ANSWER Motorcycles and motorized pedal cycles. Note* There are definitely more non subject vehicles. What two conditions allow a vehicle to be exempted from an Emission (I/M) test? -ANSWER New or current year models that have less than 5,000 miles on the odometer are exempt. As well as an individual who has owned a car for 1 year and has driven it less than 5,000 miles in 12 months.