Originally Posted by XStylus

Right, I'm sure in terms of emissions it's just fine.

But in Cali, if I understand correctly, pretty much anything that modifies anything that in any way pertains to emissions and doesn't have a CARB approval sticker will flunk visual (the pop-the-hood-and-look-for-mods test), even if all the smog scanners say everything's perfect.

Kinda hoping there's some Cali people on this thread who could say "No, your understanding is incorrect because [insert long winded explanation here]."

Originally Posted by ECaulk

I really doubt a visual inspector will notice. But I'd wait for a Cali user to comment. You could always just disconnect the system for the visual inspection (is it an annual inspection or less frequent?)

Originally Posted by XStylus

Bi-annual, though I just had mine in October.

Test was quick, too. The guy just popped the hood, took a peek, then plugged into the OBD and that was it. No more sniffer. Depending on who you get to do the test, if it looks sufficiently stock you might get away with things.

But having a cable attached to the dipstick would probably get noticed.

Originally Posted by XStylus

Bi-annual, though I just had mine in October.

Test was quick, too. The guy just popped the hood, took a peek, then plugged into the OBD and that was it. No more sniffer. Depending on who you get to do the test, if it looks sufficiently stock you might get away with things.

But having a cable attached to the dipstick would probably get noticed.