CA smog test on new Raptor

[Reez]

My new 2020 Raptor was delivered and I need to get it registered (I live in CA and bought truck from Indiana).

I went to my local gas station to get smog test before heading to DMV on Monday. They said because the truck only had 25 miles on it, it will fail the smog test. Stating it needs to have ~150 miles on it to ensure a proper smog test. The only issue is that the truck didn't come with temp plates from dealer so driving it around risks getting pulled over.

Is this right though? Does the truck need a "drive cycle" to get a smog check? Thanks

 

[nikhsub1]

My new 2020 Raptor was delivered and I need to get it registered (I live in CA and bought truck from Indiana).

I went to my local gas station to get smog test before heading to DMV on Monday. They said because the truck only had 25 miles on it, it will fail the smog test. Stating it needs to have ~150 miles on it to ensure a proper smog test. The only issue is that the truck didn't come with temp plates from dealer so driving it around risks getting pulled over.

Is this right though? Does the truck need a "drive cycle" to get a smog check? Thanks

This is true - the truck needs to trigger 'readiness' which happens at about 200 miles or so. You need to get it weighed too FYI.

 

[-Ryan-]

Yes totally normal.

 

[Reez]

This is true - the truck needs to trigger 'readiness' which happens at about 200 miles or so. You need to get it weighed too FYI.

Got it. Thank you.

I thought you did NOT need a weight certificate if you have a certificate of origin because the weight (under 6k lbs) is listed on that document?

 

[nikhsub1]

Got it. Thank you.

I thought you did NOT need a weight certificate if you have a certificate of origin because the weight (under 6k lbs) is listed on that document?

Nope, you will need to get it weighed. Not sure where in LA you are, but there is a station at 5244 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

 

[isis]

There’s probably a specific drive cycle you can do in less than an hour to set all the readiness codes. I don’t know if new cars are the same but it used to be a 25-30 min highway drive between 50 and 60 mph with about 1/4 tank of gas would cover all the necessary flags. You can probably google obdii readiness codes and get the specifics.

 

[-Ryan-]

If you really want to be sure before you go back to the smog shop, you can just buy a $30 obd2 scanner and just drive around with it plugged in. Once all tests show a pass you are good to go. Probably will happen way before 150 miles.

The scanner will be handy for future out of state purchases as well. Has been for me.

 

[Reez]

Yes totally normal.

Thank you.

There’s probably a specific drive cycle you can do in less than an hour to set all the readiness codes. I don’t know if new cars are the same but it used to be a 25-30 min highway drive between 50 and 60 mph with about 1/4 tank of gas would cover all the necessary flags. You can probably google obdii readiness codes and get the specifics.

Thanks. Called a few more Smog check centers and one said the exact same thing. Get on a highway and drive for ~30 min and should be good. Just can't be stop and go...which means i'll have to hit the highway early on Sunday morning to avoid any LA traffic.

 

[saym14]

Ca is stupid

 

[Denyen]

Thank you.


Thanks. Called a few more Smog check centers and one said the exact same thing. Get on a highway and drive for ~30 min and should be good. Just can't be stop and go...which means i'll have to hit the highway early on Sunday morning to avoid any LA traffic.

I didn't know you could avoid LA traffic......