Propane Legality - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

URBNFLX · 03-24-2008, 11:09 PM

ok, to start off i havent gotten anywhere witht he dmv.... nothing but circles of webpages and no returned emails.

i have a 78 blazer that wont pass smog... (too rich, but if you lean it up enough to pass it dont run any good...)

i was considering converting it over to propane. anyone deal with the smog nazis on this issue? i am in washoe county and rather just run it on pane than try to mess with jetting everytime i smog it.

from what i have read "alternative fuel" is smog exempt... what does NV considder AF?

I also have a Sammy that i would be doing the same conversion to(but of course for more offroad stuff

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desert runner · 03-25-2008, 12:08 AM

I'm runnin pane on my sami in las vegas ,and i'm smog exempt.You shouldn't have any problems.

igofshn · 03-25-2008, 06:16 AM

I recently smogged my Samurai that runs completely on propane. I am also in CA. Propane is legal. I would suggest calling one of your reputable smog shops and talking to them. They can tell you exactly what to do. If they won't help you contact one of the smog referees. My smog shop told me exactly what I needed to do.

TOY 2 · 03-25-2008, 09:44 AM

NoBrainR lives in sparks and did propane on his toyota so he could regster it. you could pm him but I sure propane is smog exempt in washoe

URBNFLX · 03-25-2008, 07:54 PM

ok, so I finally got some info back from the DMV... looks like more favorable info but there may be a catch.... here is what they said:

If your vehicle is converted to full time propane, then it would be exempt from emission testing. However, if it is part time propane and part time gasoline, then it would still require an emission test yearly.

You should also contact the DMV Emissions Lab for any other details on this conversion as they will be able to answer your questions, and guide you on other requirements in order to be exempt. Their number is 775-684-3581.

igofshn · 03-25-2008, 09:57 PM

In CA it is not exempt from testing. it still gets tested but it sure is easier to pass. No Carbon.

DSI · 03-26-2008, 11:17 AM

Get a P.O. Box in Carson City and register it there...

URBNFLX · 03-26-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSI

Get a P.O. Box in Carson City and register it there...

I didn't think you could register a vehicle to a PO box. It asks where the vehicle is located on the DMV paperwork.

cheap1 · 03-26-2008, 11:24 PM

If it is stand alone on propane you should be exempt.If it is dual fuel you will have to smog it.

URBNFLX · 03-28-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheap1

If it is stand alone on propane you should be exempt.If it is dual fuel you will have to smog it.

it would be a standalone kit from gotpropane...

I know it would be better to ask them my questions but they say right on there page that they dont know anything about smog controlled vehicles(which tells me that they get alotta lookeyloos daydreaming).

rok-jeep · 03-31-2008, 08:15 AM

Move to Douglas County just south of Carson City......no smog tests required here

2slo4u · 03-31-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desert runner

I'm runnin pane on my sami in las vegas ,and i'm smog exempt.You shouldn't have any problems.

x2 for vegas

plus instead of smogging every year we have to have annual inspections to ensure we haven't reverted back to gas.

renolaw · 04-11-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by URBNFLX

I didn't think you could register a vehicle to a PO box. .

I have used a PO Box for my Driver's License and Registration for 2 4x4s and a number of trailers-- no problem. We live in Reno.

mb

03-24-2008, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
URBNFLX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20146 Location: Reno-Nv Posts: 189	Propane Legality ok, to start off i havent gotten anywhere witht he dmv.... nothing but circles of webpages and no returned emails. i have a 78 blazer that wont pass smog... (too rich, but if you lean it up enough to pass it dont run any good...) i was considering converting it over to propane. anyone deal with the smog nazis on this issue? i am in washoe county and rather just run it on pane than try to mess with jetting everytime i smog it. from what i have read "alternative fuel" is smog exempt... what does NV considder AF? I also have a Sammy that i would be doing the same conversion to(but of course for more offroad stuff ) __________________ 86 Zuk/78 Blazer

03-25-2008, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
desert runner "Jack"of all trades Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93032 Location: las vegas,nv Posts: 629	I'm runnin pane on my sami in las vegas ,and i'm smog exempt.You shouldn't have any problems. __________________ "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other". John Adams

03-25-2008, 06:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
igofshn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106179 Location: Lemoore Posts: 192	I recently smogged my Samurai that runs completely on propane. I am also in CA. Propane is legal. I would suggest calling one of your reputable smog shops and talking to them. They can tell you exactly what to do. If they won't help you contact one of the smog referees. My smog shop told me exactly what I needed to do. __________________ DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH SHAFFERS OFFFROAD. BUYER BEWARE

03-25-2008, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
TOY 2 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12800 Location: winnemucca NV Posts: 2,709	NoBrainR lives in sparks and did propane on his toyota so he could regster it. you could pm him but I sure propane is smog exempt in washoe __________________ Need custom UTV parts TURNKEY UTV has you covered!!! http://www.turnkeyutv.com/ Contact: (775) 283-9950

03-25-2008, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
URBNFLX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20146 Location: Reno-Nv Posts: 189	ok, so I finally got some info back from the DMV... looks like more favorable info but there may be a catch.... here is what they said: If your vehicle is converted to full time propane, then it would be exempt from emission testing. However, if it is part time propane and part time gasoline, then it would still require an emission test yearly. You should also contact the DMV Emissions Lab for any other details on this conversion as they will be able to answer your questions, and guide you on other requirements in order to be exempt. Their number is 775-684-3581. __________________ 86 Zuk/78 Blazer

03-25-2008, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
igofshn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106179 Location: Lemoore Posts: 192	In CA it is not exempt from testing. it still gets tested but it sure is easier to pass. No Carbon. __________________ DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH SHAFFERS OFFFROAD. BUYER BEWARE

03-26-2008, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
DSI Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 920 Location: The Land of Debauchery (NV) Posts: 15,130	Get a P.O. Box in Carson City and register it there... __________________ Thanks to the companies that make it happen: Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Trail-Gear, Trent Fab, PRP Seats, Raceline Wheels, PSC, MJ Motorsports

03-26-2008, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
cheap1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67827 Location: reno Posts: 6	If it is stand alone on propane you should be exempt.If it is dual fuel you will have to smog it.

03-31-2008, 08:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
rok-jeep Gravo Malum!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16548 Location: Minden, Nv Posts: 1,611	Move to Douglas County just south of Carson City......no smog tests required here __________________ 98' XJuggy

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