Thank you for all these tips! I feel more confident preparing for a SMOG test!

Properly heating up the catalytic converter is the difference between passing and failing. Some techs will not even bother heating up the car. Run the car for at least 30 minutes on the freeway before a smog test.

Thank you for all the informative information 👍 I have a 97 Camry that is due smog soon and your video has given me some great pointers to pass the dreadful SoCal emission test 😬

Always helpful, love the detail in your recommendations.!!!

I was looking to see if I go straight away or drive it...and you answered it...THANKS! Say a prayer for me... SMOG TIME 😭🤣🙏🏽

This is a great video but I have a 97 nissan truck and it has always been a pain to get thru the drive cycle. When I lived in cali it could sometimes take 2 or 3 months before it was ready to be smogged so you should find out when the earliest you can take the test. Some states, it's something like 60 or 90 days before reg expiration. And that's when I was driving 20k a year. Now I drive this less than 5k and it's insane getting thru the drive cycle. Last time I had this in a garage they charged me something like $300 for the dynanometer which I didn't even know or authorize them to do. Also, there are a gazillion devices and apps out there now as obd scanners. Buying the most expensive one is usually a waste of money. Buying the cheapest may cost you money because remember most cars today are controlled by a central processor and you're hooking up some cheap carp from china and who knows. I've never seen it personally but I've heard stories of air bags going off, ecu trashed, dash lights performing odd, and other things. Whatever you buy, check the reviews. But, there are some features you should insist on, if you're not an experienced diyer. Don't be fooled by the hype, most scanners all do the same thing. Read codes, pending, current, permanent. Erase codes -- which reset's the monitors which is not always a good thing. Retrieve freeze frame data. Show which monitors have completed, n/a - not applicable to your vehicle, and completed. 3 tests should always show complete because they run continuously. Also, besides ca, many states offer exceptions, such as the number of drive monitors that have to be completed depending on year. Some states also offer exceptions for certain vehicles and some allow an optional emissions test instead of obd check. That's one of my bees with nevada because if my vehicle was 95 I could take an actual emissions test but since it's a 97 it has to be an obd check, which doesn't measure emissions at all. Like many states, when it comes to smog testing, the legislature seems to be pretty dim.

great job, full explanation, keep it going and Thank You.

Damn California just makes it impossible to pass smog on older vehicles 🤦‍♂️

Hey Oscar, I have been fighting a secondary air injection readiness monitor battle on a 2001 VW Passat. I can force the test with my VCDS software and dongle, but it makes two attempts and then aborts the test. I did have a CEL and 0411 error code, but replacing the carboned-up combi valve remedied that, or so I thought. No more CEL, but unable to set the readiness monitor. Weird.

It used to be, you'd just leave a six pack in the frt seat and let the tech know you left a gift for him there and they'd look the other way. Now, it way more complicated for the heavily modded crowd. Translation: it starts at about 3 to 4 Benjamin's, sometimes more.

Excellent vídeos,excellent information, thank you, thank you, thank you for your vídeos and for your time

The amount of total ridiculousness we have to go through to get our cars to pass a smog is just insane. And in the end, it to help cut down on pollutants, but they make you drive a lot more to get the test to work. Drive a certain particular way for a particular amount of time; don't charge or replace your battery; and so much more.

Great information. Thank you.

Thanks for the informative video. Wish we had a lot more HONEST mechanics like yourself! An HONEST mechanic is worth GOLD in my books! 👍🏼

Thank you for this video. I followed (all 4) Drive Cycles showing in 1:27 on a 2015 BMW 4 times after I cleared DTC. All are Ready except for FUEL. Driven 180 miles, combined stop & go & freeway. Completed 5 warm up cycles. Kept gas level between 1/4 & 3/4 full. Any suggestions on how to get FUEL to go Ready? Thank you!

Nice video, great information and presented in a very clear and easy-to-understand way. I'm headed for a CA smog check soon. I've got a 1990 Corolla with 433k miles on it (original engine), and the check engine light is on. It is throwing a code of 71, which apparently is some sort of emissions system fault. This car was originally sold in California, but has spent the last 15 years of its life in a county in Oregon where smog checks weren't required. But now I've moved back to CA and need to get it smogged. I have owned the car for 25 years, and during the first ten years (while it was still in California) it never failed a smog test. But now it has many more miles on it and that CEL is on (sometimes it goes off, but most of the time it stays on). I'm worried. Despite its mileage, it runs great, as it always has, and I have no desire to get rid of it. I had it repainted in 2013 and today it still looks great. I get compliments on it all the time. The reality is that, due to its age and mileage, this car is practically worthless. So I don't want to throw thousands of dollars at it to get it to pass smog. Any suggestions?

Great advice on vehicle warm-up. I drove my '84 Mercedes 30 minutes on the freeway to Oregon DEQ 2 years ago. It passed just fine. Last week I drove there from my work across the street and failed DEQ miserably--very high hydrocarbons. Exhaust system must have been too cold.

I've got a 2012 Toyota Corolla with about 115K miles on it. It has been well taken care of over the years by the previous owner, they changed the oil and such impeccably, had everything done on time, etc. As of the past couple of years, the downstream O2 sensor started testing only 1 or 2 out of the total of 4 readiness tests on OBD2, flipping between 1 and 2 out of 4 total tests for it and basically just halfway testing and untesting. I've checked voltage on the wiring, changed the O2 sensor 3 times in 2 years (Toyota-branded Denso made no difference vs aftermarket), had the battery tested, etc. When the ECU is reset completely, virtually all tests are complete the next day. It requires overnight testing for the Evap, but everything else tests very rapidly, including both readiness tests for the upstrem engine-side O2 sensor. The catalyst also isn't testing, which I suspect is because of the downstream O2 sensor (before the catalyst) not testing first. What could cause this? There is no check engine light, no error codes in the scanner or anything to indicate that anything is wrong. What am I missing? OBD2 device also shows the voltage of the downstream O2 sensor is registering and also it is reading the catalyst temperature properly. Control Module Voltage is 13.84V. Toyota recommended cleaning the throttle body, but that doesn't seem to be related to the downstream O2 sensor that we're having issues with. It's simply jumping back and forth between 2 of 4 readiness tests completed, then back to 1 of 4, then back to 2 of 4 and just says they haven't been completed yet. We've driven it hundreds of miles after reset. Same thing over again.

@Master Automotive Training ... thanks for the video. Can you explain what to do (in California) when a Catalyst converter needs to be replaced? I need to replace mine, and I've been reading about the CARB Catalyst converters; California requires those and they are EXPENSIVE!!! I haven't been asked for smog check, for 2 cars, by the DMV for years every time I renew my registration [I don't know why]... and I don't know if I'll ever be asked to get one. Do you just replace the converter (with a CARB one) and that's it? Do you need to inform the DMV? What if you install a non CARB compliant converter? Thank you again.

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I got hosed by the smog station for failing the "visual". I had a small piece of duct tape on a hose and that was a "fail", even tho emissions were ok. Had they just pulled the tape off, it would have passed. Now they jacked up the price over 3X the original estimate. I am pissed for failing to realize such a minor detail would cause this problem.

It’s a great and reliable video. Was facing this kinda issue back then with my emission test so I had to look for a way, which was how I came across Stray Admin who has got years in experience of helping lots of citizens pass they’re Smog test too

My OBD has said not ready at the testing site multiple times. Thing is every mechanic that plugged into it said I have no problems, get your stuff off my shop floor. Their scanning equipment is high grade, not the junk auto zone uses on your car that always gives you multiple codes for no good reason. The problem is at the testing facility most likely. 400 miles and multiple drive cycles later I wish I'd at least get a check engine light so I could fix the problem. Throughout all of the scanning at different shops, the only codes that have been retrieved were an ABS sensor and transmission shift at some point in time. 18 year old vehicle with 121 thousand miles, no rot or rust almost in new condition. I'd really like to pass the stinking test. Wish they'd test the actual emissions instead of a computer, like they used to do not long ago.

Yeah I got the scanner Tool, but when I go to the I.M Readiness it’s still saying a few things is not Ready or completed. How long do you have to drive the car for Everything to say completed ?

I have a RV Class A 1993 454 Chevy engine. I’m scared to get a smog Ck. My RV does not have a box in the dashboard to use the scanner on. I thought it did but it’s not there now. So how can I see if it will pass.

Excellent tutorial

Great video, I have a 1998 chevy s10 California vehicle. How many monitors are you allowed that won't set for it to pass smog?

I forgot that there are no check engine light at the moment. Never have actually! Been excellent truck.

2002 Suburban 5.3 engine 125000 miles all stock. Just smogged yesterday. Prior to I drove 10 miles freeway in 2nd/3rd (auto) gear to keep revs/temps up, also ran Berryman b-12 fuel system cleaner (1 can per 15 gal, only because my fuel gauge was not indicating correctly prior to smog - BTW it fixed the fuel gauge - probably deposits on the sender contacts in the tank - crap CA gas). I believe have done plugs & wires around 70-80k miles, maybe. Oil change was overdue. I asked the tech was I "close" on anything & he said he has no idea, the test equipment only indicates pass/fail no details on the percent's of anything. Anyway good for 2 more years, probably sell b4 that. I have previously suggested to friends they run a tank of premium (assuming the vehicle usually runs regular) before and at the time of the test. The B-12 is probably the same idea & cheaper than premium. What do you think of running premium?

I live in Illinois and going through my first emissions test to renew my registration. My car was rejected because the O2 Sensor & EGR Monitor showed "Not Ready" or "Not Complete". I was told to "drive the car" and come back in a week. I came back a week later and got the same result. Because I was rejected twice, I have to get clearance by a mechanic before I'm allowed to come back for another test. I've seen two mechanics. Both have showed me the car has no codes - "Nothing wrong with the car. You just need to drive it." I've been driving it a ton (mostly highway) and after each 50-100 mile trip, I take it back to the mechanic to get it re-tested... No luck. It's worth noting that my car is a 2004 Honda Civic w/ manual headlights, and a few weeks ago I accidentally left my lights on while in an appointment. They were on for about an hour which was long enough to kill my battery, so I had to jumpstart it. My check engine light has never come on, I haven't had work done on the car... just the battery situation. Anyone have advice on what to do (other than driving hundreds of miles)? Do I need a new battery even though it starts the car fine?

Jag 2001 XJ8 gas pump replaced, and new battery. All computer controls reset to ready except the O2 censors and the CCM. Car driven for 150 miles after gas pump replaced. Any ideas as to what to try next? Is it the mileage or the time frame that makes a difference on a drive cycle?

I have a 1991 Toyota Previa here in CA that needs a smog check by next month November 2022. Being an older car what are the best methods to improve my chances of passing the first time? I know I need to drive the car for several minutes prior (to get the engine and catalytic converter warm), but what about a higher grade of gasoline rather than the standard 89? Are there any other easy tricks that could improve my chances of passing? Your videos are very informative, thanks!

Question, I just purchased a 1994 Lexus ES300 and it’s equipped with OBD2. The I/M Readiness monitor showing the CAT incomplete with no DTC and no pending DTCs. Can the vehicle still pass the smog check with one monitor incomplete? What are the smog check list required for a 1994 vehicle?

Oh yeah California we have a smog abatement fee on top of the other resignation fees. So I have a 97 Jeep XJ which passed smog better than the previous test. The exhaust system needs work so I’m going to replace the muffler, tailpipes. The catalytic converter will be out and it should be good. Since it will be out is there anything I could do to service the unit, cleaning or just leave it alone and reinstall it? You had great tips!

I own a 2011 Toyota RAV4 in NY . I recently disconnected the battery and when I went for emissions testing the catalyst monitor and oxygen monitor are not ready so couldn't do the emissions testing . I drove two times on the highway and local driving but when I hook up the OBD 2 scanner it is still showing these two monitors are not ready . Can you give me information on exact drive cycles for this vehicle to get these two monitors to the readiness status

So if you have a 1976-1999 you need to do the two speed idle emissions test. I wonder if you have a 2000 or newer, you would still need the two speed idle emissions test?

Quick question wich may be dumb. What if i installed a K&N filter to my stock air filter box assembly? All stock except the K&N cone filter. Getting smog done on Monday just wanted to know. Thanks!

My cousin was dating this cop in California and he knew a guy who could pass you as long as you don’t have the check engine light on your good to go. He charged like $200 though lmao

Yes I have a 2014 honda civic 1.8 cng this car has a check engine light on and i get a p00420 and I was told that I need a new oem catalytic converter which i can't afford! Now why do u have to replace it when this car runs clean ,ira 0 emissions running vehicle please let me know what would be your recommendations tks!

Thank you for your video. Nissan Sentra 2002. OBD II diagnostics indicates oxygen sensor "not completed." My mechanic changed the 2 Bank 1 sensors and I drove the car a lot, but still indicates the same "Not completed.." I don't have a check engine light on. I don't have any problem with the car.

I have a 2010 370z nismo with CEL on due to random misfire code P0300 on and off. The symptoms are high RPM at cold start and approx. 1000 RPM after warmed up, idle shaking a bit but not all the time. Just replaced sparkplugs but the code came back. Can you tell me what's the problem? Thx

Thanks Oscar. I’m not in California but New York is also just as tough. It has to have a NYS approved catalytic converter. 👍

I drive a 97 automatic transmission mustang and it didn't pass the smog check because my transmission is slipping too much such that they can't complete the test at 25 miles per hour. I took it to two different smog check stations and it was the same issue both places. I'm in California and I have to go to a STAR place. At the second place, the guy told me to try getting some LubeGard Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant and add that to my transmission fluid, saying that would help make my transmission slip less and maybe that would do the trick. I got some LubeGard and am going to add that to my transmission fluid and see if that does the trick. I'll also make sure to drive it for the time/distance you recommended as well before I take it back in. But, do you or anyone else on here know if the LubeGard might actually work? Thanks!

I did the scotty kilmer ..put 1 gallon of laquer thinner to clean the cat converter. Ive put 3 gallons plus 2 purples plus seafoam...2001 ford explorer Shes running super...and goes up the hills great. Doing another thinner gallon. I had my mech put the 3 O2 sensors bosche...wish me luck this next week to pass the dumb smog 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Not fair that they require 2nd and 3rd gear. 25 mph happens just because our highways are so inefficient.

Great advice. Thanks, I'll drive my car before taking it in for a smog check, and I won't unplug my battery for storage anymore.

A high quality video with reliable tips and skills, but mine was carried out by stray admin, he makes it possible for you to pass without attending any test or procedure, in a busy person so I had no time for emission test and still went well anyways.. I only had to hit the KZfaq search icon and type in Stray Administration, popped right after

Any tips on my son bringing his 2010 Chevy Colorado 5.3 engine -all factory-from Oklahoma to 29 Palms, Cali.. Military. I have OBD monitor/checker. Anything I could check before hand? Thanks!! Great video by the way!!

I just bought a 87 trans am. I need to smog it but noticed the exhaust had some rot holes (2”) after the catalytic converter. Should I repair it prior to getting it smog or do you think fresh air will get in through the holes “helping it” pass smog?

Hello I’m in az but I went to emissions did not pass bc there is an extra wire that isn’t supposed to be where u connect that device, I was thinking of I could go to another location bc I was told that they shouldn’t be able to checking wires but what i was thinking what if it comes up that my car has already been checked and it failed????

I don't want to check the readiness right now because they already said that I reset it because of the engine light being on or something they told me to drive my car for a hundred miles and take it back but I also just replaced an axle and a linkage bar those would be considered aftermarket Parts correct the engine light does keep coming back on it reads the mass airflow sensor I have replaced it three times already and it's still reading that same sensor any suggestions

i just need 1 more green on the I/M readiness the one that says air. i been trying, ran so many miles and i cant manage to get it green. i drive a 2000 chevy silverado pickup 1500 series. any advice you can give me i will Appreciate it.

Question: if I want to replace the diesel fuel lines with customized aftermarket ones (just lines, no pressure regulator or filter…), will I pass the inspection test? My car’s existing fuel line is old and with many hose connections that are prone to leak. The aftermarket one will have less connections and can withstand higher pressure. Thanks.

Hey, I have a 2000 rav4 in Kansas. I live in California and I want to bring my car over here. How do I know if my car will pass the smog check when it is staying in kansas?

Thank you for 4 trikes like. I ve question my car doesn't start i bought week ago 1st time by supporting battry start. After 3days again same problem same solution . But yesterday. I showed mechanic he tald me starter motor how come this?pls if have option....

Well said and done.

Driving our one owner 208,000 mile Mitsubishi Montero from IL to CA for our daughter who just got a job and needs a car. She LOVES the vehicle. I Found a listing for 3 CA Carb Legal converters on Walker Exhaust. ( 2 front and one rear) Is there another way or are we going to have to buy all 3 and get them fitted. ? And would that be enough, or is there anything else to consider ? Would a CARB check center or test center in CA fit them and give a pass? Hope you have an insight. Thanks for the info.

2000 Silverado had a lean code (bank 1 and 20 and a cat code, bank 1. Got the bank 1 cat replaced and CEL lights cleared. Drove for about 114 miles and CEL came back. However, lean code and cat codes were gone, but now it is a slipping transmission code. I called 1 shop and they said it won't pass smog even though this code is not emissions related. Is CEL light an automatic fail or will it depend on the shop?

I have a question 🙋‍♂️ I have a 98 Camry le and have a 02 sensor I cleared it and it never came back on will I pass or will they check if I cleared it , would I get dinged for just an 02 sensor

Smog test are really stressful on upkeep made me find a way everytime i buy a new car, this made situations hard but seems KZfaq and Channel's like Stray Administration represent a stress free civilization making these fast for our purpose...💯

I'm moving from Texas to California soon. From what I've read, I will need my car inspected upon arrival. I have a 2017 VW GTI with CTS catted downpipe and AWE Touring exhaust. Also, when popping the hood, you can see a carbon fiber intake and other modded parts. When inspecting the car, will they pop my hood to check? Also, my catted downpipe and exhaust sound like they may make me fail. Thoughts?

What if i have a Airaid Cold air intake and throttle body spacer on my 94 Chevy truck? I have placed both EO decals under the hood completely visible.

I have 2006 Ford mustang and can't pass smog due to check engine light code p0775 it's a transmission code do you have any experience with this also failed smog due to white smoke coming out of my exhaust

Am i able to pass smog on a K5 blazer if it originally had a 305 and but now has a 350? Everything else is stock.

Hi. Did you say you have a link for Scan Tools to buy & use in this video that you recommend ??

What is your take on replacing the old dry rotted vacuum hoses with silicone hoses (red or blue are common choices these days). Would this cause a visual fail even if they are secured and tight?

Does this apply for like an aftermarket fuel pump and fuel injectors?

If I take off the after market intake and the bolt on downpipe and put the stock parts on will I pass smog

Ive been down to just the CAT monitor for some 200 miles........ just wont go. No pending codes, troubles. Just cruise at 45-60mph steady for a duration.......or do the prior steps need to be followed also?

Hi i'm in Calif. and have a 2001 Silverado. I need a smog but my scanner shows that my Secondary Air is Not Ready. I've check the secondary motor near the engine for output and that seemed fine. I've changed the two valves locate on either side of the engine in case they were clough up. The scanner shows no codes. Battery is less than two year old and truck starts up fine even though i don't drive it that often. I've checked for hose leaks and found none. Any suggestions on what i can do to get my Secondary Air monitor to show Ready. Thank you

Can you measure the Oxygen sensor voltage to determine if the engine is not putting out too much pollution?

Thank you.

Thanks for the video. Question, i was having trouble getting my monitors ready, i came home from a long drive and all was green. I turned off the car and turned it back in and all (CAT, EVA, AIR, O2S AND HTR) lights where red. Is this normal? Do i need to take it on another dive cycle? I drive a 2000 VW new beetle 1.8t in NYC

I have an Audi TT 2005, 90,000 I went to do my smog check and It didn’t pass just the catalyst thing what am I supposed to do?

My car was stolen on my Mazda 6 2008 4 cylinder they stole the Cadillac converter upper and lower and I have the smog my car in February is there any programs to help people or the victims of Cadillac converter theft in California 2022 and will a 2004 Mazda 6 upper Cadillac converter fit my 2008 Mazda 6 4 cylinder

I’ve changed the battery and positive battery terminal on my 2016 Nissan Sentra and have put over 1200 miles on it and still can’t pass emissions. Any ideas? Paperwork just says “readiness fail-2” I have no check engine lights or any other lights on, no codes and no other issues with the vehicle.

I live in California and wanted to know does having a muffler delete causes the chances of you not passing smog

I just need to know how to get the check engine light off so I can pass my smog 😒

Thanks just came across your channel. I am in NYC so we now follow California emissions. In your professional opinion when should Oxygen sensors be replaced? Is there a mileage? I have an 04 Element that has 218,000 miles and throwing P0420 code. I just tried Cataclean but I also have new oxygen sensors that will be installed. The car runs great.

I have a 1979 Corvette and I live in Calif. So I have to smog it every two years. On the tag in the engine compartment, it says the timing should be 8 degrees BTDC @ 5000 RPM. My question is, when they do a smog check, should that be the timing with the vacuum advance disconnected and plugged. And should the vacuum advance canister be capped also? The Vette is a stock L48 350 5.7 motor. Thanks!

If i put a flowmaster 80 series on my 02 stock camaro, will I have any issues with the smog? Everything will remain stock except for the muffler.

I have a BMW M2 that is a Dinan build so it has the larger turbo. I received pictures of the EO number on the part under the hood before I bought the car. I even called Dinan to verify that it would pass California smog. They said it would. After I purchased the vehicle and went to have it smog, it failed. I showed the technician the EO number. He looked it up in the computer and found the executive order. The executive order only listed a 2016 M2 but my car is a 2017. What I think is really weird is that my vehicle’s model year started in 2016. Why would the executive order not apply to my 2017 vehicle which has the exact same engine? Can you provide any guidance? This seems ridiculous. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you for the video!

Question.. so when the bar 97 screen asks you if the "idle" is within spec.. right before timing check.. what rpm is it talking about? Just idle rpm? Or base mode rpm? You guys have cleared my mind before so thanks ahead of time.. rookie smog tech with contradicting answers given to me so far...

I have a 98 2 door tahoe idk what to do anymore. I rebuilt the entire emissions system. But the egr monitor still won't turn on. I live in Cali and had ain't cheap for me to continue driving to have it turn on

I'm in California and I own a 5th gen Camaro. My car has 2 primary catalytic converters and 2 secondary catalytic converters. If i were to keep my primary cats and delete the secondary cats which are unmonitored and don't have 02 censors will I still pass smog? Thank you

Thank you so much you are awesome 👌👌👌

Does how much fuel is in the tank matter? I heard 1/2 tank minimum.

I already use the scan tool and there are no codes. I did have a maintenance required light on for an oil change which I turned off, will this make me fail? It was about a month ago. Also the airbag light stays on but last time I passed with the light on. This is in the East Coast.

Hello. There was an old bar blast years ago , that stated that techs can inform the customer if the mil is on that it is a visual failure. They did it because of the number of complaints to the bar . It's not an official ruling in the smog check manual. I am aware of the test as received rule. I'm a currently licensed smog test and repair tech and have been in the program since 1998. But I will also inform the customer that if they plan to get a cost waiver or want cap program, then they first need a failure. Additionally you want to get the whole picture of the problems with the car vs focusing on the codes then fail anyways do to a visual failure

I have a 2006 acura Rsx type s. All monitors are set except the Catalyst. No codes and have driven countless miles. Any tips? Thank you

Can I pass smog with high flow cats with the o2 port with it?

can i pass the smog check with a muffler delete and straight pipe ?

Happy I moved from California but I still hate SMOG tests no matter the state

Hi I have a 2013 fiat 500 that will pass every damn inspection test except the dreaded emissions. The check engine light is on I went to auto zone and they told me to google that code. And the sensor in the passenger side mirror came up. I brought it over to my local garage and they told me the engine was fine nothing wrong with it. So they told me somebody hit the mirror hard to cause the temperature sensor to get fucked up which causes the engine light to come on. The car only has 6000 miles. Maybe if I drive it some more it will pass the emission I am not too sure.

i have a sensor in my transmission thats faulty already checked with a mechanic, was told it was unnecessary , went for a smog check didnt pass now i have to pay 1800 to fix for no reason not including registration

I Need to get an emissions test (CA smog test basically) for the state of CT but i currently live in CA if my cars registered for CT would i fail a CA smog test if i have some aftermarket parts that are legal for my state?

Question, will my car pass if I have 1 incomplete monitor? I want to smog and register my car today, but I have 1 incomplete monitor (EGR system). Will I pass with only 1 incomplete monitor? I have a 1996 impala and I also live in CA. Thx

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What about the visual inspection 🧐 part of the smog check

Re took my smog check test today here in California. All I did to pass was drive on the highway for 30 miles before going, and keeping my engine on when I got there