first emission test

[deniswhite1]

Ontario, Canada, as soon as the car is 5 years or older you need a test every year,

it's not as bad as it sounds.......... actually it's every 2 years here in ontario !!
if the last digit of the year of your car is even...... you are due on odd years and vice versa.... example a 2003.... need tested 2008.2010.2012 etc etc...

sweet, didn't know that, so next test is 2011 for me, but i will be in new york state in 2 months anyways so **** canadian emission tests

[subachad]

If it's OBD2 then you shouldn't be throwing a CEL anyway.... if it is, your car is broke.

As for a swap, if you pull in with a 2.0 in your aveo and it looks stock, they wouldn't bat an eye. It's not like the actually cross reference all the info. And if they did know, they would pass you since they would be an enthusiast.

When I first smogged my Subie with the aftermarket turbo I had all the guys in the smog check looking at my car asking questions. It was cleaner at the pipe than before I went turbo.

[acdc1287]

i hope i pass this year

[MetroAveo]

I'm glad I live in a state that doesn't require those tests. just another hassle.

[NYChevoo]

Congrats on passing!! What I love about my county in NY (Putnam) is we have safety inspections only, no emissions. They just check Lights, brakes, tires, horn, emergency brake, etc. No tailpipe sniffing.