At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
Perform a Idle speed control valve cleaning and a throttle valve cleaning, use throttle valve spray cleaner only (available at any auto parts store for about $5). After cleaning disconnect the battery negative cable for 5 minutes to facilitate an idle speed relearn.
Look under the hood for the emission class sticker.
Smog check station's machine in CA are programmed to handle both types.
You do not need to change anything before the inspection.
====
Side notes:
You should check the service record for the last Catalytic converter,O2 sensors and EGR valve change.
Service interval for
Catalytic ~180,000 miles
O2 ~150,000 miles
EGR ~160,000 miles
If you can locate the last smog test (even from out of state)
Check for the
CO
NOx
NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - EXHAUST SYSTEM - INSPECT
NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - FUEL SYSTEM - INSPECT
NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - AIR CLEANER/ELEMENT - REPLACE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - FUEL FILTER - REPLACE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - SPARK PLUGS - REPLACE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE @ 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) - TIRES - ROTATE - [Tires should be rotated every 5000 to 8000 miles, and/or at maintenance I or II service intervals.Check tire pressure, thread depth and wear.]
fuel filter, air filter, tran fluid filter and change.( if its an auto) transfer case drain and refill, plugs and wires, coolant system drain and refill, thermostat, they claim timing chain/belt, but thats an awful lot of work to get into that.. how long has it been sinse you changed brake pads, rotors, and drums? may want to consider that..hope this kinda gives you a good idea
Sounds like a starter. next time it does it try to tap on starter with screw driver handle or hammer handle just a couple taps then try to restart car if starts then starter is going.
160,000 KM (100,000 miles) intervals under normal driving conditions. 80,000 KM (50,000 miles) under severe condition. The differential also has the save service time as the transmission.
Good luck and hope this helps.
Hey, Thanks for the fast answer. It is greatly appreciated.
×