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Smog Test for Diesel Ford F-350

I want to buy a new diesel pickup truck but need to know if diesel trucks need a smog check. Will I need to add smog parts to the engine so I can pass the smog inspection?

Answer:

Yes, diesel trucks which are 1998 and newer, and weigh under 14,500, such as the Ford Diesel F-350 truck, will need a smog check in order to register with the DMV. You can get a diesel smog check at any California certified smog test station. The diesel smog inspection will not require a dynamometer test (ASM) and a tailpipe emission sample is not collected/analyzed. Here is some more information on Diesel Smog Test. posted by SmogTips Support

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