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Toyota Emissions Repair
The service performed on our vehicle was again top notch! We will be returning without hesitation when the time arises. Their location couldn’t be any better, it’s within a perfectly comfortable walking distance from our house.
Andrew Jamrogiewicz, Phoenix, AZ (Verified review via Google)
What are Emissions?
Everyone lives and breathes the same air, which makes emissions everyone’s concern. Emissions are potentially dangerous fumes and pollutants that are made when your vehicle is running. Your vehicle’s emissions system uses an array of sensors, computerized engine controls, and exhaust components to control the emissions coming from your vehicle. The emissions system greatly reduces the amount of carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) put out by your vehicle. By law, your emissions system must be kept in optimal operating condition.
Phoenix, Arizona Emissions
How to Make Sure Your Toyota Will Pass Emissions
To ensure you pass emissions, the best thing you can do is have an emissions inspection performed by one of our mechanics. Here is a short checklist of items to work on before testing.
- Fill your car with fresh fuel. The tank should be at least half full.
- Get an oil change. Dirty or deteriorated oil can cause higher emissions.
- Get a tune-up.
- Make sure your vehicle is at the proper operating temperature per the temperature indicator on your dashboard.
- Make sure the “check engine” light is OFF. (Make sure your gas cap is securely tightened. A loose cap can cause the “check engine” light to come on.)
My Toyota Failed Emissions, Now What?
- Driving conditions
- Atmospheric conditions
- Mileage
- Age of vehicle
- Type of spark plug electrode material
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Low-quality fuel
- Damaged/worn sensors
- Dry-rotted/cracked vacuum hoses.
- Air Filter
- Air/Vacuum Leaks
- Catalytic Converter
- Distributor Cap
- Distributor Rotor
- Fuel Filter
- Fuel Injectors
- Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Idle Control Valve
- Idle Speed Relay
- Ignition Wire Set (Spark Plug Wire Set)
- Oxygen Sensor
- Seals in your Exhaust System
- Spark Plugs
- Temp Sensors