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1. An onboard diagnostics test to check a vehicle’s emissions control performance history.
2. All vehicles receive a Gas Cap Pressure Check, which tests to see if a vehicle's gas cap is effectively keeping fuel vapors from escaping. Fuel evaporation is a major cause of ground level smog and a properly functioning gas cap improves gas mileage by preventing fuel waste.
3. A visual inspection of the catalytic converter to check for tampering or removal.
A vehicle’s on-board computer system will tell whether the emissions control system is working properly or not. If it is not working properly, it is likely that the vehicle is exceeding emissions levels.