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It wasnt created to steal your money or cause you pain (its extremely cheap). It is pertinent that your vehicle be regularly maintained in order to pass the emissions test. There is no need to worry. Your vehicle's Positive Crank Ventilation (PCV) system is designed to allow the engine to breath fumes from the oil compartments. Air Care Colorado tests the following components of your vehicle's OBD system: Air Care Colorado is making OBD a more important part of its emissions testing process, giving you more test results and information on yourVehicle Inspection Report. Heres an often-overlooked tip regarding the Colorado emissions test: your brakes and tires can affect your results. You can easily fail by not having your tires and brakes in check. Click here for Emissions Technical Center Locations. Until its at normal running temperature, its emissions are higher. Note: As of January 2015, vehicles that are 8-11 years old will fail the inspection if their "Check Engine" light is turned on. This will greatly improve your chances of passing the emission test by allowing the engine to maintain a constant and steady load. Some of these monitors run whenever the vehicle is operating while others run periodically. Vehicles that are seven (7) model years old and newer. Are any specific vehicle types exempt from emissions testing? Inspectionnot required for vehicles that are sevenmodel years old or newer. Air Care Colorado will continue to honor the existing emissions testing coupons during the inventory transition. If the vehicle fails emissions testing, you have three business days beginning the day after you take possession of the vehicle to bring it back to the dealer for repairs/repurchase. Emissions testing and the repairs necessary should a vehicle fail inspections are often too expensive for some households to afford. Your vehicle should be on for at least 20 minutes (either through driving or idling) before taking the emissions inspection. Reasons for Extension Out of State Student Vehicle owner and/or immediate family member is out of state attending school.