When Can You Fail a Truck Emission Test?
All registered vehicles in Canada are subjected to an annual or biannual safety inspection to ensure safe operation on public roads, streets, and highways. Most cars and trucks are required to pass an emission test during these inspections. If the vehicle fails, it will not receive a valid inspection sticker. In most cases, if the vehicle fails, the problem must be repaired, and the vehicle should be inspected again within 30 days. If you do not get the problem fixed, your vehicle may be banned from operation on public routes. Here are some of the common situations when your vehicle can fail an emission test: Improper fuel monitoring Several components of the automobile work together to ensure the proper amount of gasoline is burned at all times. If there is any issue with the carburetor, fuel injection unit, or engine control unit, metering may be affected. It can cause more gas to burn than needed. A vehicle using more gasoline than required will not pass the emission test. However, ...