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Do diesel trucks need smog check in California?
Yes — diesel trucks from the 1998 model year and newer need a smog check.
How is diesel smog different from gasoline?
Diesel checks use no tailpipe sniffer.
Will a DPF delete fail my diesel smog?
Yes — the visual inspection catches it.
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