Making Sure You Pass the Emissions Test

Nov 10, 2017

Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL knows how important passing the emissions test is to drivers. Not only does it affect the environment, but your registration as well. That is why your Kia dealer near Kenosha, WI wants to offer a few suggestions on how to maximize your chances of passing the test and saving yourself a lot of grief.

Check Engine Light

If your check engine light is on, it’s best not to even bother going in for the test. Something as simple as a loose or cracked gas cap can set off the check engine light. The light alerts you to a problem, but it is less forthcoming about where the problem is or how severe.

That is why, if you want to get the light to go out, you should bring your vehicle to us here in our Kia service center so that we can run a full diagnostic on it and address any problems we find. While the light may go out on its own, the issue it was indicating may subsist and still cause your vehicle to fail the test.

Catalytic Converter

As intimidating as that alliteration might be, and as important as the job it performs definitely is, the catalytic converter is one of the easiest problems to solve. A catalytic converter converts the harmful emissions your car produces so they don’t get out into the environment. The most common problem of the catalytic converter is when oil and gas residue build up and impede its work.

However, all you have to do to get rid of that residue is hit relatively high speeds on the highway. The additional heat from the additional energy expenditure will burn away the residue. Try to make a habit of it as you get close to your test day.

Classic Kia is here if you need any more help with the emissions test or any other automotive issue!