Glossary / General

smog

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Smog checks are tests that see how much pollution a car produces. Many places require these tests to make sure cars are not harming the environment too much.

Technical Definition

Smog checks are emissions tests required in many regions to ensure vehicles meet environmental standards. They assess the amount of pollutants a vehicle emits, which is crucial for compliance with local laws.

Hear It Discussed

"Then you got to figure out, okay, smog, how are we going to figure out emissions? How are we going to figure it out?"
Doug Bought A 993 Turbo! Genesis Supercar and the Audi G-Wagon! THIS CAR POD! EP88 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 08:05

""But what if you just smogged it and didn't tell them you had swaps the motor? Would that work? Your smog I would fail you.""
Jason Celebrates 20 Years Of Car Reviews — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 229 The Carmudgeon Show 07:13

"Z R1X, go and give it to you. It says people in California who run Montana tags due to not being able to smog their old car."
CMS Motorsports is Making AMG Dreams come True The Smoking Tire 40:01