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What decade do we start doing emission devices on cars?
What decade do we start doing emission devices on cars?
1960
When removing a gas cap, what safety equipment do we use?
When removing a gas cap, what safety equipment do we use?
Safety goggles
What is the best lean indicator to determine air-fuel ratio?
What is the best lean indicator to determine air-fuel ratio?
Oxygen
Where is the best location to find a gross vehicle weight?
Where is the best location to find a gross vehicle weight?
What is the reason for the emissions program in Pennsylvania?
What is the reason for the emissions program in Pennsylvania?
What is the range of normal NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) production?
What is the range of normal NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) production?
What is the maximum fee a station can charge for a safety sticker or replacement?
What is the maximum fee a station can charge for a safety sticker or replacement?
Can I drive a car too far in one year?
Can I drive a car too far in one year?
What certified individual can deliver a waiver?
What certified individual can deliver a waiver?
How many days does a new resident have to register their vehicle?
How many days does a new resident have to register their vehicle?
From the time you register, how many days do you have to take a test?
From the time you register, how many days do you have to take a test?
How old do you have to be to get any emissions license?
How old do you have to be to get any emissions license?
What speeds are the vehicle tested for the two-speed idle test?
What speeds are the vehicle tested for the two-speed idle test?
What is the single piece of information about a vehicle that is unique and important and used to create a single data reference point?
What is the single piece of information about a vehicle that is unique and important and used to create a single data reference point?
What gross weight vehicle weight rating do most 1996 new gasoline-powered vehicles for vans and trucks at work fall under in Pennsylvania OBDIM checks?
What gross weight vehicle weight rating do most 1996 new gasoline-powered vehicles for vans and trucks at work fall under in Pennsylvania OBDIM checks?
What test does the 8501 pound test get?
What test does the 8501 pound test get?
Do I have to test antique vehicles?
Do I have to test antique vehicles?
What are the three certifications that you can earn as a technician in this program?
What are the three certifications that you can earn as a technician in this program?
Customers may challenge the result of an emissions test. How many days do they have to challenge the results and have a referee come out and check it?
Customers may challenge the result of an emissions test. How many days do they have to challenge the results and have a referee come out and check it?
If you have a new car and you look at the owner's manual for a maintenance schedule, who creates the maintenance schedule?
If you have a new car and you look at the owner's manual for a maintenance schedule, who creates the maintenance schedule?
Is it a good idea to upsell a customer on unneeded repair?
Is it a good idea to upsell a customer on unneeded repair?
The safety sticker is issued before the emissions sticker.
The safety sticker is issued before the emissions sticker.
What law that Congress passed standardized the OBD system?
What law that Congress passed standardized the OBD system?
Can I find the vehicle maintenance schedule on the PA training portal?
Can I find the vehicle maintenance schedule on the PA training portal?
What accounts for most of the world's air pollution?
What accounts for most of the world's air pollution?
How many times must I attempt to communicate and test a vehicle before I can give them a no communication error?
How many times must I attempt to communicate and test a vehicle before I can give them a no communication error?
Is the fuel pump a monitored circuit?
Is the fuel pump a monitored circuit?
Who is responsible for figuring out what original emission components are on a car?
Who is responsible for figuring out what original emission components are on a car?
How long is your license valid for?
How long is your license valid for?
What is the cost of a referee?
What is the cost of a referee?
In order to conduct an emissions inspection, what must you have in your possession?
In order to conduct an emissions inspection, what must you have in your possession?
What is the main resource for inspectors to stay up-to-date on changes in the emissions program?
What is the main resource for inspectors to stay up-to-date on changes in the emissions program?
What should you do if presented with a vehicle that is likely to fail testing?
What should you do if presented with a vehicle that is likely to fail testing?
The universal diagnostic trouble code format consists of how many characters?
The universal diagnostic trouble code format consists of how many characters?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all the data and emission monitor information is correct?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all the data and emission monitor information is correct?
What part of documentation do I have to keep that is provided by the customer when I issue a waiver?
What part of documentation do I have to keep that is provided by the customer when I issue a waiver?
Where does the vehicle have to be when I put the sticker on?
Where does the vehicle have to be when I put the sticker on?
How many counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania perform emissions testing?
How many counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania perform emissions testing?
How many counties in Pennsylvania do not do emissions testing?
How many counties in Pennsylvania do not do emissions testing?
How many counties are total in Pennsylvania?
How many counties are total in Pennsylvania?
What should the inspector do if a customer refuses any emissions test?
What should the inspector do if a customer refuses any emissions test?
What do you do if your equipment is malfunctioning?
What do you do if your equipment is malfunctioning?
When you have high amounts of carbon monoxide, will you have good miles per gallon?
When you have high amounts of carbon monoxide, will you have good miles per gallon?
How often should I do my leak check and gas calibration?
How often should I do my leak check and gas calibration?
Do I have to road test the vehicle?
Do I have to road test the vehicle?
What are the three continuous system monitors?
What are the three continuous system monitors?
What is the purpose of a gas cap test inspection?
What is the purpose of a gas cap test inspection?
Do I have to provide proof that you own the vehicle for more than a year?
Do I have to provide proof that you own the vehicle for more than a year?
What should I ensure when I look at the registration?
What should I ensure when I look at the registration?
What are the three certifications?
What are the three certifications?
When did Pennsylvania implement the enhanced emissions program?
When did Pennsylvania implement the enhanced emissions program?
How far do you put the probe in the tailpipe?
How far do you put the probe in the tailpipe?
What is the single piece of data captured every time we have a bag of diagnostic trouble codes set?
What is the single piece of data captured every time we have a bag of diagnostic trouble codes set?
Who is responsible for determining the original maintenance on the car?
Who is responsible for determining the original maintenance on the car?
Where is the electric device that communicates with the onboard computer called?
Where is the electric device that communicates with the onboard computer called?
How many non-IM counties are there?
How many non-IM counties are there?
What are the two tests required in the northern region?
What are the two tests required in the northern region?
What is the required activity to ensure you received the important updates and renewal notice affecting your inspection certification status?
What is the required activity to ensure you received the important updates and renewal notice affecting your inspection certification status?
Can I wear flip flops during inspections?
Can I wear flip flops during inspections?
Why are we doing this program in Pennsylvania?
Why are we doing this program in Pennsylvania?
What initiative is part of the state's efforts to clean the air and keep it clean in the future?
What initiative is part of the state's efforts to clean the air and keep it clean in the future?
Why is a gas cap that cannot be unlocked grounds for a vehicle to be rejected for testing?
Why is a gas cap that cannot be unlocked grounds for a vehicle to be rejected for testing?
What do I have to ensure does not expire prior to doing the test?
What do I have to ensure does not expire prior to doing the test?
Where is the best place to find a vehicle gross weight rating?
Where is the best place to find a vehicle gross weight rating?
Do I have to make sure the tail lights are working on a car?
Do I have to make sure the tail lights are working on a car?
Is a road test required during inspections?
Is a road test required during inspections?
What is another name for unburned fuel?
What is another name for unburned fuel?
How do I put stickers on the car?
How do I put stickers on the car?
What is the name of the website where I can find the most up-to-date information?
What is the name of the website where I can find the most up-to-date information?
What vehicles are exempt from the emissions program test but still require a sticker?
What vehicles are exempt from the emissions program test but still require a sticker?
Who can deliver a waiver?
Who can deliver a waiver?
Is there any warranty information provided on a repair data form?
Is there any warranty information provided on a repair data form?
How many times do I have to attempt to communicate with the vehicle when I have no communication on a car?
How many times do I have to attempt to communicate with the vehicle when I have no communication on a car?
What is the best lean indicator?
What is the best lean indicator?
What is the rich indicator?
What is the rich indicator?
Who creates the maintenance schedule for your vehicle?
Who creates the maintenance schedule for your vehicle?
Is fuel system performance a continuous type of monitor?
Is fuel system performance a continuous type of monitor?
When did they start putting emission components on cars (e.g., P.C.V valve)?
When did they start putting emission components on cars (e.g., P.C.V valve)?
Do I have to monitor the fuel pump?
Do I have to monitor the fuel pump?
How do I create smog?
How do I create smog?
What vehicles get a two-speed idle test?
What vehicles get a two-speed idle test?
What happens if you spill oil on the ground?
What happens if you spill oil on the ground?
When I order stickers, should I call the station hotline?
When I order stickers, should I call the station hotline?
Visual inspection has three outcomes: pass, fail, and what?
Visual inspection has three outcomes: pass, fail, and what?
What's the main resource for technicians to stay up-to-date?
What's the main resource for technicians to stay up-to-date?
Do they look at my sticker inventory during an audit?
Do they look at my sticker inventory during an audit?
How many regions is Pennsylvania broken up into?
How many regions is Pennsylvania broken up into?
Do I have to look at the tire pressure when I inspect the car?
Do I have to look at the tire pressure when I inspect the car?
When we update the OBD2, we standardized the label location in function of what?
When we update the OBD2, we standardized the label location in function of what?
Is the fuel system performance a non-continuous type of monitor?
Is the fuel system performance a non-continuous type of monitor?
How heavy must my car be when I do an OBD test?
How heavy must my car be when I do an OBD test?
Who is authorized for an emissions inspection?
Who is authorized for an emissions inspection?
What should you wear when doing the test?
What should you wear when doing the test?
Can I charge labor when I'm working on a vehicle that's going to apply for a waiver?
Can I charge labor when I'm working on a vehicle that's going to apply for a waiver?
What happens if you're doing a gas cap test but don't have the adapter for it?
What happens if you're doing a gas cap test but don't have the adapter for it?
Who is responsible for determining the original emission components on a car?
Who is responsible for determining the original emission components on a car?
How does the emission analyzer perform quality control measures?
How does the emission analyzer perform quality control measures?
What items' performance is not monitored by the OBD-II system, such as O2 sensor, catalyst, or fuel pump?
What items' performance is not monitored by the OBD-II system, such as O2 sensor, catalyst, or fuel pump?
If I have a fire in the engine compartment, should I open the hood?
If I have a fire in the engine compartment, should I open the hood?
Where do I enter the mileage when the odometer is not functioning?
Where do I enter the mileage when the odometer is not functioning?
Flashcards
Pennsylvania's Emissions Program
Pennsylvania's Emissions Program
A program designed to ensure clean air quality in Pennsylvania.
Emission Devices
Emission Devices
Devices designed to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles.
Safety Goggles
Safety Goggles
Mandatory safety equipment used when inspecting emissions.
Oxygen Levels
Oxygen Levels
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Gross Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
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Two-Speed Idle Test
Two-Speed Idle Test
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NOx Emissions
NOx Emissions
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OBDII Check
OBDII Check
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Antique Vehicles
Antique Vehicles
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Emissions Inspection Certification
Emissions Inspection Certification
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New Resident Registration Timeline
New Resident Registration Timeline
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Emissions License Age Requirement
Emissions License Age Requirement
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Verifying Emission Components
Verifying Emission Components
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Safety Inspection Labor Fee
Safety Inspection Labor Fee
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Certified Repair Technicians (CRT)
Certified Repair Technicians (CRT)
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Challenge to Emission Tests
Challenge to Emission Tests
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Continuous System Monitors
Continuous System Monitors
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Gas Cap Test
Gas Cap Test
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Leak and Gas Calibration Frequency
Leak and Gas Calibration Frequency
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Clean Air Act of 1990
Clean Air Act of 1990
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Emissions License Validity
Emissions License Validity
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Inspection Location
Inspection Location
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Vehicles under 5000 Miles
Vehicles under 5000 Miles
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Documenting Maintenance Schedules
Documenting Maintenance Schedules
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Sticker Inventories
Sticker Inventories
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Inspection Despite Potential Failure
Inspection Despite Potential Failure
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Human Activities
Human Activities
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Smog
Smog
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Appropriate Footwear
Appropriate Footwear
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Engine Fire Safety
Engine Fire Safety
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Equipment Malfunction
Equipment Malfunction
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Valid Vehicle Registration
Valid Vehicle Registration
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Non-Functioning Odometer
Non-Functioning Odometer
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Study Notes
Emissions Inspector Certification Overview
- Emission devices were introduced in the automotive industry starting in the 1960s.
- The emissions program in Pennsylvania aims to ensure clean air quality.
Emission Testing Equipment and Procedures
- Safety goggles are mandatory when removing gas caps during inspections.
- The best lean indicator for checking air-fuel ratios is oxygen levels.
- The vehicle's gross weight can typically be found on a sticker located on the door.
- A two-speed idle test is performed at speeds of 2500 RPM and idle.
Vehicles and Emissions
- Normal NOx emissions range from 1700 to 2500 per million parts.
- Most 1996 and later gasoline vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8500 lbs or less are subject to OBDII checks.
- Antique vehicles are exempt from emissions testing requirements.
Certification and Testing Requirements
- Inspectors must hold a valid emissions inspection certification and a driver’s license to perform emissions tests.
- New residents have 20 days to register their vehicles; inspections must be completed within 10 days of registration.
- The minimum age to obtain an emissions license is 18.
- Emission inspectors are responsible for verifying the original emission components of vehicles.
Fees and Waivers
- A maximum fee of $2 can be charged for labor plus the sticker charge for safety inspections.
- Certified Repair Technicians (CRT) are authorized to issue waivers for emissions-related failures.
- A challenge to emissions test results can be made within 10 days.
Emission Monitoring and Maintenance
- Continuous system monitors include fuel system performance, misfire detection, and comprehensive components.
- Vehicles require a gas cap test to ensure it does not leak.
- Regular leak checks and gas calibrations should be conducted every 72 hours.
Regulations and Compliance
- The Clean Air Act of 1990 standardized the ODB system across vehicles.
- The emissions inspection license is valid for 2 years, requiring renewal and updates via the PA training portal.
Inspection Logistics
- Inspections must take place on the premises of the shop, and stickers are placed from the inside of the vehicle.
- Vehicles under 5000 miles are exempt from emissions testing but still require a sticker.
- Inspectors must document maintenance schedules as dictated by the vehicle manufacturer.
Audits and Inventory
- Sticker inventories are reviewed during audits to ensure compliance.
- Inspectors are obligated to conduct inspections despite indications of potential failure.
Environmental Considerations
- The majority of global air pollution is attributed to human activities.
- Smog is created through reactions involving hydrocarbons, sunlight, and other pollutants.
Safety and Handling
- Inspectors should not wear flip flops or inappropriate footwear during inspections and should always use protective clothing.
- In the event of an engine fire, it is unsafe to open the hood.
Additional Operational Guidelines
- If testing equipment malfunctions, inspections must cease until repairs are made.
- Registration must be current and valid; expired registrations will prevent testing.
- Use the mileage entry of 00001 for vehicles with non-functioning odometers.
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