I recently moved to ca from nj. I have a 2003 Camry V4. It has passed NJ emissions. What should I expect from ca's strict smog check.

Jason

 

The links below have info:

Smog Information

How To Register A Vehicle from Out-of-State (Nonresident Vehicle)

The state licenses auto repair shops to do smog tests, repairs or both. The link below has details of the test.

Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2)

There is also an enhanced test. This test is mandatory for a randomly selected 2% of vehicles (a notice is printed on the renewal form) and those deemed to have a high chance of failing the normal test.

If you do your own repairs read up on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as they regulate emissions parts.

My guess is all Camry of this year were built to meet California emission specs but there may be a sticker in the engine compartment, on the bottom of the hood or something in the owners manual as to what spec it was built to. California or Federal. If California the car should pass any test providing the equipment is not defective.