PA Emission Inspection - Coming from Out of State
02-29-2012, 04:55 PM
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PA Emission Inspection - Coming from Out of State
Moving to PA soon, and looking for some real life answers.
How are PA inspections? I see the legal rules, but I know that adherence to the legal statute can vary from state to state, county to county. One of the reasons I am avoiding living in NJ like the plague.
I see that the counties I am targeting are part of the 42 "Visual emissions check only". Would I be swapping the cat onto my 8 every year for a day? Or is it really something that they wouldn't notice? Or care about?
Reading this:
I'm mildly curious if a mechanic would actually be able to find anything other than the cat/midpipe on a rotary. 
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If it's something to actually pay attention to, it another mark against the 8. And I'd rather go to one of the ODB2 inspection counties.
How are PA inspections? I see the legal rules, but I know that adherence to the legal statute can vary from state to state, county to county. One of the reasons I am avoiding living in NJ like the plague.
I see that the counties I am targeting are part of the 42 "Visual emissions check only". Would I be swapping the cat onto my 8 every year for a day? Or is it really something that they wouldn't notice? Or care about?
Reading this:
What is a Visual Anti-Tampering Check?
The Visual Anti-Tampering Check is a visual inspection for the presence of emission
control components that were installed on a vehicle by the manufacturer.
How is a Visual Anti-Tampering Check performed?
A certified technician will look for the presence of the following emission control devices:
• Catalytic converter,
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve,
• Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve,
• Fuel inlet restrictor,
• Air pump, and
• Evaporative control system components such as vapor canisters and lines
The Visual Anti-Tampering Check is a visual inspection for the presence of emission
control components that were installed on a vehicle by the manufacturer.
How is a Visual Anti-Tampering Check performed?
A certified technician will look for the presence of the following emission control devices:
• Catalytic converter,
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve,
• Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve,
• Fuel inlet restrictor,
• Air pump, and
• Evaporative control system components such as vapor canisters and lines
:If it's something to actually pay attention to, it another mark against the 8. And I'd rather go to one of the ODB2 inspection counties.
03-01-2012, 06:14 AM
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Moving to PA soon, and looking for some real life answers.
How are PA inspections? I see the legal rules, but I know that adherence to the legal statute can vary from state to state, county to county. One of the reasons I am avoiding living in NJ like the plague.
I see that the counties I am targeting are part of the 42 "Visual emissions check only". Would I be swapping the cat onto my 8 every year for a day? Or is it really something that they wouldn't notice? Or care about?
Reading this:
I'm mildly curious if a mechanic would actually be able to find anything other than the cat/midpipe on a rotary.:
If it's something to actually pay attention to, it another mark against the 8. And I'd rather go to one of the ODB2 inspection counties.
How are PA inspections? I see the legal rules, but I know that adherence to the legal statute can vary from state to state, county to county. One of the reasons I am avoiding living in NJ like the plague.
I see that the counties I am targeting are part of the 42 "Visual emissions check only". Would I be swapping the cat onto my 8 every year for a day? Or is it really something that they wouldn't notice? Or care about?
Reading this:
I'm mildly curious if a mechanic would actually be able to find anything other than the cat/midpipe on a rotary.
:If it's something to actually pay attention to, it another mark against the 8. And I'd rather go to one of the ODB2 inspection counties.
03-01-2012, 06:53 AM
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btw i still have my cat in my garage if ya ever need to borrow it for some reason but that is doubtful
03-01-2012, 08:55 AM
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Thanks, but unnecessary. When the dealer replaced my failed cat, I pulled it off about 5,000 miles later to put on the midpipe, and have kept it since, expecting to need it again some day.
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np. you probably wont ever need it here unless you go to a chain garage for the inspection
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