The emissions testing program started in 1990 to help reduce air pollution from carbon monoxide around the country. Learn everything you need to know about this test in this post by Synthetic Oil Outlet in Staten Island.

What is Emissions Testing?

As mentioned above, since the Federal Clean Air Act of 1990, New York State has been required to conduct inspections to help reduce emissions from passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Every year, new yorkers must take in their vehicle for emissions and safety testing to adhere to federal regulations and make sure their vehicle is updated on current regulations. To test emissions on your vehicle, you should take your vehicle to a DMV regulated facility where they will hook your car up to a computed for an On-Board Diagnostics tests, or OBD for short; this is also known as a DSL test. This test measures how efficiently your vehicle’s engine control module (ECM) is working.

How Often do I Need to Get an Emissions Test?

In the State of New York, emissions testing is required every 12 months. This rule applies to vehicles registered in New York State, and vehicle owners must do it before their previous inspection sticker expires. An emissions test also needs to be performed if the vehicle is registered to a different name.

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Who Is Required to Get an Emissions Test in New York State?

According to emissions.org, New York State requires all cars and light-duty vehicles to pass emissions and safety inspections every twelve months. Some instances in which vehicles need inspections are new state residents that don’t have a valid sticker, owners who purchased the vehicle from a private seller, vehicles transferred between owners, and residents whose inspection stickers are about to expire. Out-of-state tip: In case of vehicles registered in New York State but that are currently out of state, owners can apply for an extension to their emissions testing.

Where Can I Take my Car for its Emissions Test?

When planning on getting an emissions test for your vehicle, first, you need to fin a DMV-regulated business that is certified for the test. Businesses licensed to perform this test can be automobile and truck dealers, yacht brokers, boat dealers, inspection stations, repair, and body repair shops, mobile repair shops and dismantlers, and businesses that process vehicles for scrap.

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How Long Does an Emissions Test Take?

A standard emissions test takes between 15 to 30 minutes. That being said, as there isn’t a standard federal test in place, and each state sets its requirements, timing can vary from testing station to testing station. As mentioned above, in addition to an emissions test, New York State requires your vehicle to undergo security tests which could make the process last up to an hour on an hour and a half.

What if My Car Fails an Emissions Test?

If your vehicle is in good shape, it shouldn’t have any trouble passing an emissions test. That being sailed, if your car were to fail an emissions test, it wouldn’t be able to be registered. If it’s already registered, its registration might not be renewed until it’s brought up to testing standards. If your vehicle failed the test, the inspection station can make repairs to bring it up to standards, but they would need your permission before doing so. An important note: Issuing or accepting stickers on a vehicle that hasn’t passed emission testing or hasn’t gone through a proper inspection can result in a misdemeanor for the issuing inspector as well as the vehicle owner.

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