Smog now required on older diesel coaches

Something tells me they're going to be rolling it back even more...
timesofsandiego.com

California Pulls Back On Phasing Out Diesel-Powered Big Rigs, Trains

The California Air Resources Board said Tuesday it withdrew its requests for federal approval to implement stricter emissions rules for locomotives and semi-trucks because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had yet to approve them, just days before Democratic President Joe Biden leaves office.
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I had a mobile guy come out and do the test 2 Mondays ago. My results still have posted to Carb. How long was that taking for anyone else? I’m at 9 days so far.
 
Realbadlarry said:
Just an FYI and update... if you submit the Carb crap , YOU have to call the DMV to make them process it.....if not it will sit in limbo forever... 916-657-8035 they'll call you back. Now I should see it in get this....

2 weeks...... ha when have I heard that before.........
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Was this before or after you became compliant on the Carb site?
 
Dynamicdude said:
I just went through all this with my 2011 pusher (w/DEF) all stock. Its a waste of time and a complete money grab. Im located in the IE and use a guy that came to my home

CCB truck/RV Emissions tester Brian Johnson 951-789-9397 good people and can help you navigate the process if needed.

You make a user name and profile on CARBs website (add vehicle) pay the fee then they upload the test results on there end.
My MH blew 0% (complete waste of time) What I dont like about this test, they are required to hold the throttle at 100% for a moment. Knowing diesels dont like to be revved like that hurt me. Ive never pushed my HM like that and yet here its a requirement for the test.

I paid my registration DMVs website and got my tags about 10 days later.
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How long did it take for your results to be uploaded on the Carb site?
 
Jtmoney714 said:
I had a mobile guy come out and do the test 2 Mondays ago. My results still have posted to Carb. How long was that taking for anyone else? I’m at 9 days so far.
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What type of test performed? There are two different types of testing and how they are reported. My smog guy performed a OVI ( Opacity & Visual Inspection ) on my MH and he has to generate a PDF file copy and email to a web address. Test completed 12/10 and didn't get posted to my CARB account until 01/03/25 and shown approved 01/06/25.

"HJ" :ex:
 
HairyJR said:
What type of test performed? There are two different types of testing and how they are reported. My smog guy performed a OVI ( Opacity & Visual Inspection ) on my MH and he has to generate a PDF file copy and email to a web address. Test completed 12/10 and didn't get posted to my CARB account until 01/03/25 and shown approved 01/06/25.

"HJ" :ex:
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Mine was the OVI. So I guess I just need to wait longer. Luckily my reg was due in August. Whoops.
 
Jtmoney714 said:
Mine was the OVI. So I guess I just need to wait longer. Luckily my reg was due in August. Whoops.
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After waiting 2 weeks not posted, talked to my smog guy who stated the electronic computerized test results usually posted in 2 days. he resent my test results. Several days later no posting I contact CARB thru website email. They responded back next day saying its been received and should post in a week. I started to worry as registration was due 01/10/25. My smog guy said CARB notified him the OVI system is changing soon. Great another learning program.

"HJ"
 
HairyJR said:
After waiting 2 weeks not posted, talked to my smog guy who stated the electronic computerized test results usually posted in 2 days. he resent my test results. Several days later no posting I contact CARB thru website email. They responded back next day saying its been received and should post in a week. I started to worry as registration was due 01/10/25. My smog guy said CARB notified him the OVI system is changing soon. Great another learning program.

"HJ"
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Thanks for the tip. Just fired off an email. I’ll report back when I get some answers.
 
HairyJR said:
After waiting 2 weeks not posted, talked to my smog guy who stated the electronic computerized test results usually posted in 2 days. he resent my test results. Several days later no posting I contact CARB thru website email. They responded back next day saying its been received and should post in a week. I started to worry as registration was due 01/10/25. My smog guy said CARB notified him the OVI system is changing soon. Great another learning program.

"HJ"
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If your stuff is due, just send in the money...at least your don't get penalties .
 
Realbadlarry said:
If your stuff is due, just send in the money...at least your don't get penalties .
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Yes send in the registration fee money. At the same time I contacted CARB also called the DMV number listed on this thread. Actually talked to a real person who tried to help and told me to send in the money to avoid late fees. Says DMV regularly checks CARB for compliance updates. I did get my tags about 2 weeks ago.

"HJ"
 
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Hows all this smog shit working out for you Cali guys. Im still looking at Diesel pushers in the 2005-2010 range.
 
I bought my 2003 pusher just before the new carb bs started, I just had it inspected/ tested for the first time here in San Diego. Had to have the valve cover exposed for vin verification so the floor and back bed of the Moho had to be pulled up. Which ment rear slide had to go out for the test. Guy took the numbers looks to see if there were any mods, motors completely stock. Than put it on a sniffer on the tail pipe and flogged my motorhome for what it seemed like 10mins. I guess there’s a percentage range the machine needs to see to pass. Mine “passed” but was at the upper limit. Shop owner says you can put in line scrubbers in place of the muffler and will take all the emissions out. He was saying scrubbers are used for mining equipment being operated under ground. My 2003 Discovery has a 2002 CAT 3126B and is considered the old test version test 200$ not sure what the new one cost.

Pro tip: when you get your paper work to register with CARB do it on desktop not your phone the Webb site sucks. Also CARB dosent mesh well with DMV I ended up having the shady ladies at the local third party registration spot help with that.
 
Grease Monkey said:
Bump:
Hows all this smog shit working out for you Cali guys. Im still looking at Diesel pushers in the 2005-2010 range.
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It will still need to be carb registered. Buddy bought a 2008 super c thought he was golden. He wasn’t
 
Drupanddown said:
I bought my 2003 pusher just before the new carb bs started, I just had it inspected/ tested for the first time here in San Diego. Had to have the valve cover exposed for vin verification so the floor and back bed of the Moho had to be pulled up. Which ment rear slide had to go out for the test. Guy took the numbers looks to see if there were any mods, motors completely stock. Than put it on a sniffer on the tail pipe and flogged my motorhome for what it seemed like 10mins. I guess there’s a percentage range the machine needs to see to pass. Mine “passed” but was at the upper limit. Shop owner says you can put in line scrubbers in place of the muffler and will take all the emissions out. He was saying scrubbers are used for mining equipment being operated under ground. My 2003 Discovery has a 2002 CAT 3126B and is considered the old test version test 200$ not sure what the new one cost.

Pro tip: when you get your paper work to register with CARB do it on desktop not your phone the Webb site sucks. Also CARB dosent mesh well with DMV I ended up having the shady ladies at the local third party registration spot help with that.
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Interesting on the sticker. I have to verify all this as well in the marine industry but i would not have considered checking to see if the sticker was in place for this purchase. Need to add that to my check list. Big help. Thanks!!!
 
I can only speak to my experience. Pretty easy process start to finish. Scheduled a mobile test at my home. My year engine required a smoke opacity test. Tech used an inspection camera with a 3’ mast to retrieve the engine data from the engine sticker. Sniffer in the tail pipe, run the engine for about 15 minutes at idle and brought the RPM up to 1500 a few times. 30 minutes or so and the test was done. Testing company did all the paperwork. Received an email a week later stating everything was submitted to the state. Sent my fees to the DMV and received my tags two weeks later. You do need to be registered on the CARB website and pay their annual fee to start the process. Mobile company I used offers this service for a fee but I did it myself.
 
Chris came out and did mine, pretty simple for me. Funny thing is I already paid my tags and got them in the mail already, then carb emailed... Oh did I say Fuck Carb?
 
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