california emmissions

The factory repair manual should have a section that breaks down the
VIN and tell you if it's Calif or not. The local dealer may or may not
be willing to tell you. Another place is the underhood sticker on the
type of emissions system it has.

On Sep 30, 6:09 pm, "doug" <du...@> wrote:
> I have a 2000 camry ce. Is there any way to tell from the vin # if the car
> is set up for california emmissions. I live in pa.
> Thanks

On Sep 30, 8:09 pm, "doug" <du...@> wrote:
> I have a 2000 camry ce. Is there any way to tell from the vin # if the car
> is set up for california emmissions. I live in pa.
> Thanks

I thought all toyotas complied, so you are saying a pa car may be
denied a lisence?

California emissions standard is the most stringent in the US and
probably the world. Toyota markets Partial Zero Emissions (PZEV) 4-cyl
only in Calif. 49 states it's ULEV-II. I thought MA and NY are just as
strict, but probably not.

That's why parts store sell oxygen sensors "for Calif" and "excluding
Calif".

On Oct 1, 11:00 am, mrdarr...@ wrote:
> A California resident or business cannot operate a new out-of-state
> vehicle in California that is not "California certified." The
> Department of Motor Vehicles will not register it. It cannot be driven
> or sold here. If the vehicle is to be
> operated or resold, it must be removed from California.
>
> Converting a "federally certified" vehicle to be "California
> certified" is not allowed.

"The most stringent emissions standards in the world are to be found
in California which has become the benchmark for worldwide
environmental legislation. The legislation refers to LEV (Low Emission
Vehicle), ULEV (Ultra LEV), SULEV (Super Ultra LEV), and ZEV (Zero
Emission Vehicle)."

That's probably why Calif/US Toyotas are sludging up, requiring 5000
mile intervals, while other regions' Toyotas do not.

On Oct 1, 12:20 pm, spsffan <spsf...@m> wrote:
> The Camry MAY be the same for all 50 states by 2000, but it hardly
> matters if you are bringing in your personal car for your use. Thousands
> of people do it every year.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve