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

Driver's Edge

This means that some drivers will require an emissions test to ensure that each vehicle's emissions components are up to standards. Emissions Testing Because 17 counties in Texas require an emissions test, problems with your emission system would easily cause your vehicle to fail your Texas car inspection.

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Beat Inflation with a VID Membership

Girls Auto Clinic

working to open doors for women in auto repair. We want to harness our power and elevate women to feel confident in their auto-know-how. At Girls Auto Clinic, we are not just fixing cars; we are changing the auto repair industry. With your support, we are fixing this, too!

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New Service: Save Money and Car Anxiety with our VID Membership!

Girls Auto Clinic

It’s hard to track your car health, service, and repair history and mechanics are not all created equal. Finding a good mechanic/technician or auto repair garage and sticking with them is important to the health, reliability, and predictability of your car. This is bad for several reasons.

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Diesel Emissions of Passenger Cars

Hollenshades Auto Service

Not long after the diesel engine’s reintroduction to the passenger car market manufacturers were forced to admit they inserted software and devices to fraudulently pass EPA Tier 2, California LEV-II ULEV, and European emissions tests. We offer the best, most reliable auto repair services in Towson, MD.

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All You Need to Know About Purge Valve Replacement Cost

RepairSmith

This can cause your vehicle to fail an emissions test. We’re a mobile auto repair and maintenance service available seven days a week, offering convenience wherever you are. Moreover, all our repairs come with a 12-month, 12,000-mile auto repair warranty.

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What is the Knock Sensor Replacement Cost + Is it Worth?

RepairSmith

Factors Affecting Cost Apart from the part and labor costs, several other aspects of auto repair can drive the prices. Failed emissions test: A faulty knock sensor can affect how the engine burns fuel, which may lead to higher emissions and a failed emissions test. How Long Do Knock Sensors Last?

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BMW G-Chassis 3-Series Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Issues EGR valves redirect some exhaust gasses back through the intake side of the motor, allowing the harmful emissions to combust again, reducing the overall pollutant output of the motor. In addition to failing emissions tests, a failed EGR valve can impact the way your engine runs.