Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

Remember that emissions for the Slingshot are not as strictly monitored as those of cars and trucks. The Slingshot has emissions components like catalytic converters and oxygen sensors. However, you will not see a standardized emissions testing structure like OBDII for readiness monitors.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 13, 2024

This standardized many of the onboard emissions protocols and codes and allowed states to perform onboard emissions testing. As time passed, even large trucks and motorcycles adopted this same method to test the emissions status of a vehicle. For technicians, it opened a whole new world of diagnostics.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 31, 2024

Improved Reliability: Older trucks, especially those from before 2011, often struggle with EGR system failures. Deleting the EGR can help avoid these common issues and keep your truck running smoother for longer. By removing it, you’re removing a potential point of failure, making your truck more reliable and dependable.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Below are some of the most common issues on the Ford Ranger 5th Generation truck. Alignment: If your truck pulls to one side or shows uneven tire wear, an alignment is recommended. Occasionally, a misfiring cylinder could also trigger emission-related codes. Early detection often prevents more extensive damage.

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Girls Auto Clinic

JULY 25, 2022

Inflation, supply chain irregularities, and rising oil prices have increased the cost of maintenance on cars and trucks. Because of these economic issues, we recently had to increase the price of our oil changes.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

JULY 7, 2023

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. Early systems detected whether the under bonnet light was on, indicating he engine bay was open.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Here in Los Angeles these CELs and trouble codes can result in a failed emissions test, preventing you from registering your vehicle. If your car or truck is experiencing a CEL, consult RepairSmith today for a mobile check engine light diagnosis in Los Angeles, and get that pesky light off your dashboard.

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