Registering a deleted Truck in NY

Isn't it just a opacity test?

Diesel inspections emission testing

 

Just register it and forget it.
There is no plug in emission test or opacity test in NY for 9800# weight class and above.
This of course is the rules for any where outside of the metropolitan area of New York State.

 

Diesels 1997 or newer and under 8500 gvwr get a obd2 test anywhere in new york.

All diesels over 8500 gvwr that reside in the DEMA area require an emissions.
Diesels outside do not.

I don't know when this article was published. But here's one link.
About diesel emissions inspections

I see new york can do a roadside emissions test.
Wonder what other states do that.

 

Ny does have road side opacity tests but they are very rare at best.
You also could have a deleted truck and pass the opacity test easily.
Of course you would have to have all emission equipment in place even if they weren’t active.

 

Just remember dealers won't do engine work on deleted trucks or take them on trade .

 

Most....not all...

 

Certainly restricts the remarket ability of the truck tho and why auctions are full of them .
Good trucks no doubt and I drove one but shop options are limited as are resale options .

 

They take a big risk with the fines and going out of business.

 

I've been through ONE roadside emissions check in 30+ years of trucking.. and that was in Jersey.