Star Station:

• We Smog test All Vehicles for DMV Smog Certificates
• Smog Check Certification
• Smog Inspection
• Test Only Smog
• Smog Coupon
• Diesel Smog Check
• Smog Testing for DMV Renewal
• Gross Polluter Certification
• We can inspect and certify most vehicles: Cars – Trucks – RV’s – Buses – Vans – SUVs – Motorhomes

We Certify:

• Diesel Vehicles
• DMV Renewals
• Any failed Gross Polluter vehicles
• Change of Ownership – Selling or buying a vehicle
• Out of State vehicles seeking for California Registration

Why our Smog Center?

• STAR Station in Riverside
• No hidden fees.
• While-U-Wait Smog Check
• Appointment is available, not necessary
• SE HaBLA ESPANOL

We also offer:

Smog Test, Smog Inspection, Smog Test Only, Smog Check Coupons

$41.75 Smog Check with Smog Coupon

• Present smog coupon in print or mobile format
• Bring DMV papers (optional)
• *+ $8.25 Certificate fee
  95 & older $10 Extra

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Every two years, California vehicle owners face having to submit their car to smog test. To prepare for the test, Smog Check Riverside recommends five things that can make the difference between passing and failing the test.

Step 1 – Change the Oil and Oil, Air, and Gas Filters

Dirty oil causes bad emissions to come through on the test. In addition to changing the oil, be sure to change the oil filter. Change the air filter for optimal results. If the fuel filter is over five years old, it also needs to be changed.

Step 2 – Check the Positive Crankcase Valve (PVC)

Give the PVC a shake. If it clicks, then it is working fine. If not, it needs to be changed.

Step 3 – Change the Spark Plugs

If the spark plugs appear dirty or worn, they probably need to be changed. When checking the spark plugs, don’t forget to check the wires as well. If they are looking worn, they might also need to be replaced.

Step 4 – Check for Leaks

Check all of the hoses in your engine compartment, especially vacuum lines. If there are any that show wear, replace them. Look for oil leaks. If there is oil on the engine, it means the vehicle is losing oil pressure and emissions are going to be off. Many times oil leaks result from failed gaskets, which must be replaced.
Check for exhaust leaks. To do this, simply start the vehicle and rev up the engine. If the muffler sounds unusually loud, then there is probably an exhaust leak that needs to be fixed.

Step 5 – Bring the Vehicle in Warm

One final thing you can do the day of the test is to drive the car fifteen minutes on the freeway, and then fifteen minutes on the city streets before bringing it in for the

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