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Moving to California with 2006 Mustang

Hi, I have a 2006 Ford Mustang already registered in Columbus, Ohio. I bought it 1.5 years ago from a used car dealership with 83,000 miles on it. The label under the hood says Federally Certified but does not specify California Certified. I am moving to California. Will I be able to register the car there and pass a smog test? Thank you for your time and help, Luis.
Answer:

There is a difference with California legal and Federal legal emission systems. However if this Ford Mustang is equipped with the Federal (49-state legal) smog parts which it was originally equipped with, it can pass the California smog check and register with the CA DMV. If the Mustang you are considering buying has not had its emissions system tampered, the check engine light is not illuminated and its emission monitors are "ready", the vehicle can pass the California smog check without any emissions system modification and/or upgrade. posted by SmogTips Support

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