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Texas Car Inspections: What Can Cause My Car To Fail an Emissions Test

Driver's Edge

Your Texas Auto Inspection Made Simple at Driver’s Edge Passing your Texas car inspection is vital to receiving your vehicle registration each year. However, some drivers are unaware that their vehicle is about to fail. What Is a Texas Vehicle Inspection?

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Diesel Emissions of Passenger Cars

Hollenshades Auto Service

With many of the worlds largest car manufacturers in the eyesight of regulators for their misleading published emissions output figures, we would like to share some information about the topic. Presently, the main driving standard for emissions output by vehicle powertrains are the US EPA Tier 2 and California LEV-II ULEV regulations.

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8 Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor (+ How to Fix)

RepairSmith

But what if your vehicle shows symptoms of a faulty camshaft position sensor? If the camshaft position sensor in your car malfunctions, it can disrupt the vehicle’s fuel injection and ignition timing by sending inaccurate or delayed signals to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). As a result, your vehicle’s fuel economy drops.

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What to Do if Your Car Does Not Pass a Safety Inspection

Hollenshades Auto Service

Failing a vehicle safety inspection can be frustrating. You’ve most likely taken time out of your busy schedule to get the test done, only to learn you need to make two more stops: first to your local mechanic and then back to the inspection station. Mirrors – Mirrors are critical to the safe operation of any vehicle.

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6 Bad Crankshaft Position Sensor Symptoms (+ How to Confirm)

RepairSmith

Trouble Starting the Vehicle An internal combustion engine requires fuel and a spark to generate power. So, even if your vehicle manages to start, the mismatched fuel injector and ignition timing (spark timing) could leave you stranded on the road. They’ll perform a series of tests to diagnose the problem.

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EGR Valve Replacement Cost (+8 Signs You Need It Urgently)

RepairSmith

Range A professional EGR valve replacement service typically costs between $135 and $520. Factors Affecting Cost Other than parts and labor, these factors can also influence your final costs: Vehicle make and model: EGR valves for luxury and high-performance cars are usually more expensive, raising the overall replacement cost.

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