Georgia Discount Emissions

I often get asked this question, if my check engine light is ON will I pass my emissions test? The short answer is NO in 99% of the cases you won’t. The check engine light varies in look from car brands. Some have an engine looking icon while other may say “check engine” and still some may say “service engine soon”. The only way to know what is going on with your vehicle is to have the codes read. You can do that at most auto part store like Advanced Auto Parts, O’Riellys Auto Parts, AutoZone and PepBoys for free. They will plug a device into the OB2 or On Board Diagnostics plug which is under your dash. It will then give them the codes as to what is happening with your engine. In some cases they can print it out the results so you can show it to your mechanic. If I may suggest something to you, make sure your looking at a “check engine “light and not “service due “light. Service Due lights are just generally for oil changes and basic service stuff which comes on at certain mileage intervals. That will not affect your car from passing its emissions. Another thought is if you have an older car and the gas cap is more than a few years old. Take a look to see if the rubber seal is cracked. The check engine light will come on if it is not sealing well.

I posted to Georgia Discount Emissions Blog on August 19, 2011 about the use of (SeaFoam). Check that out, a lot of gunk and deposits get created in the engine and especially with the emissions system if you just use regular unleaded fuel. SeaFoam will do a really good job at helping to clean that stuff out.
I tell you a lot can be fixed by dumping a can a SeaFoam fuel additive in the gas tank and replacing your gas cap if it’s old.

At Georgia Discount Emissions in Marietta we can check our customers codes free of charge using our state of the art emissions testing equipment. We usually can offer a more in-depth answer to your code questions and are happily willing to help look up the codes for you on the web. Check us out @ www.GeorgiaDiscountEmissions.com. 

Georgia Discount Emissions in Marietta offers Discounts on Emissions Testing or Smog Inspections for 96 and Newer Vehicles Only.