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GM Fined $146 Million After Millions Of Cars Failed Emissions Tests

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Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 4, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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What's Covered in a PA State Inspection?

Girls Auto Clinic

The State Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires you to renew these stickers yearly. The other sticker certifies the vehicle is not emitting toxic emissions to the environment. For the emission test, we hook up your vehicle to a machine that reads the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the main computer to your car.

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What is a Car Safety and Emissions Inspection?

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For some, driving is a fun way to pass the time; for others, it is a mode for transportation to and from work on a daily basis, while for many it’s a little bit of both. This is where car emissions testing comes in. State Law The state law on vehicle emissions varies, depending on the state.

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7 Common Reasons Why Your Car Smells Like Gas (+ Is it Safe?)

RepairSmith

Ever get in your car and feel like you’ve been transported straight to a gas station ? Apart from foul fuel smell, EVAP system problems can also lead to engine performance issues or failed emission tests. That pungent fuel odor isn’t just unpleasant and dangerous — it could signal a bigger issue under the hood.

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7 Signs of an Exhaust Leak (+ How to Locate the Source)

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It’s also bad for the environment, and you could fail an emissions test. The exhaust system manages these essential functions: Transport exhaust gasses created during the engine’s combustion process through the system. No , it’s best to fix an exhaust leak immediately. But wait, it gets worse! What Does the Exhaust System Do?