CA smog check - new requirement?

[drem914]

Originally Posted by Steelepuls

3 years ago, I had my hardtop on and the tech did not bother to do the visual, last year I didn’t have my hardtop and they did ask to see the engine bay. So it must be either laziness or luck on who you get.

And I just spoke with my mechanic and he said the guy was just being overly aggressive and gave me the name of the smog shop they use. So I'll let you know how it goes.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by drem914

And I just spoke with my mechanic and he said the guy was just being overly aggressive and gave me the name of the smog shop they use. So I'll let you know how it goes.

I always remove the engine cover when I get to the Smog check station. as long as there's nothing shiny under there to atract attention they think I have nothing to hide.

[Keith Newby]

The first time I had mine smogged the station had me remove the engine cover, and this was before they had wi-fi connectivity so disassembly was done while on the rollers. I wasn't too happy. Subsequently they've not required I tear down the car. Perhaps they've learned their lesson and now take me at my word that all's stock.