How does an e-test run on a AWD/4WD car or SUV? (is it just an idle test since the roller only works on FWD or RWD)

I think its the dumbest thing ever. As long as the cel isnt on(bulb out or pulled doesnt count) you are good to go. wtf.

So I had to go get an emissions test... was curious how I would do because last one was very very close and with risky failing ...I was a bit skeptical (though knew things were ok anyways. I keep my shit tip top unlike him ) So I give the car a good rip and get it decently hot. Pull up to oil changers to do a test.
They ask me the age of the car a million times(wtf mate) and then I get to talking to the guy.

97 and older = tail pipe run until next yr
98 and up = OBD scan. wtf mate. thats it . No rollers, nothing up your cars tailpipe even at idle.

Just stuck the reader into odb port. It communicated with computer and thats it(with car idling)
I was surprised and was expecting a sniffer test. Dude said basically they were one of the only places doing this new test and crappy tire et al have until next yr to switch over(if they want to continue to offer the service)

So it depends on where you go until next yr. Most will still be rollers but some may in fact be the new obd scan.



I think its the dumbest thing ever. As long as the cel isnt on(bulb out or pulled doesnt count) you are good to go. wtf. Its far easier to make the computer happy and have no cel than it is to fake whats coming out the tail pipe. (On the other hand Ive gotten a pass in the past with a cel but good cats since cel can be on for unrelated reasons)
What a stupid idea imho....though I guess its good for the modding crew

Everyone run catless and install sims AYYYYYSAAAAAP. MORE ACCCH PEEAA!


I wonder what kind of logging capabilities new cars really have...hrmmm

edit: totally forgot. They took digital pics of the rear of the car, vin and dash with the cel on(key in number 2 position) and it was logged into the computer omg big brother.

I don't understand why you would have a problem with this?! I think that's great news! E-tests aren't about saving the environment, they're about making money for the government.

Fuck em!

yes, idle test. that's all they could do on my old sti.

I totally agree with you......

was just putting that in because as far as actually measuring something useful at least the old test did that. But ya I prefer the easier method of course.

Though if you have an aftermarket ecu you are screwed/have to come up with a fancy set up/switch back to stock ecu(which could involve a lot of work..o2 sensors, mafs,injectors etc)

What E test. Diesel SUV means look for black smoke, no smoke, here's your sticker. Its such a freaking money grab

What E test. Diesel SUV means look for black smoke, no smoke, here's your sticker. Its such a freaking money grab

Buy a hyrbid, keep your $35.00+hst

Buy a hyrbid, keep your $35.00+hst

I need to buy one of those already.

wow, interdasting...and yeah, will make it easier to pass so it appears.

*brb, ordering headers, full mugen exhaust w/ test pipe*