Emissions testing in Dallas/Tarrant Counties?

[mrjones]

Are emissions test required for our annual inspection in the DFW area? If so, how far back does it go - to what year model?

[jfclancy]

Dallas-Fort Worth Program Areas: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, and Rockwall
Motorists must successfully pass both the emissions and safety portions of the inspection to obtain an inspection sticker
Gasoline vehicles from 2 through 24 years old are tested annually beginning with the vehicle's second anniversary
Remote sensing element randomly tests vehicles emissions on highways
All tests are collected at a central database
Recognized Emission Repair Facilities ensure quality repair and inspection of vehicles
Waivers are available for eligible vehicle owners
To find the nearest certified inspection station use the Texas Department of Public Safety(DPS) station locator , or call 800-493-5486
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/mobilesource/vim/overview.html

1996 and newer I think they just check codes on the computer

Joe Clancy

[Vortex]

Nothing goes up the tailpipe, its just a plugin under the dash check.

[mrjones]

Thanks! 123456

[TAKEDOWN]

I haven't done one in a while...but does anyone know the procedures for the Illinois emission test? Was wondering if I did Headers with no cats or high performance cats...would I get caught up?