Air Care Colorado

Vehicle emissions testing is part of the State of Colorado's overall strategy to improve air quality in and around Denver, Boulder and the North Front Range. Vehicles are one of the largest contributors to harmful air pollution that leads to adverse health effects. The testing program is designed to reduce those pollutants including harmful ozone emissions.

Owning a car is a privilege, so the maintenance of your vehicle is of utmost importance. Did you that regular vehicle maintenance…

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Vehicle emissions testing is part of the State of Colorado's overall strategy to improve air quality in and around Denver, Boulder and the North Front Range. Vehicles are one of the largest contributors to harmful air pollution that leads to adverse health effects. The testing program is designed to reduce those pollutants including harmful ozone emissions.

Owning a car is a privilege, so the maintenance of your vehicle is of utmost importance. Did you that regular vehicle maintenance such as tune ups, oil changes, air filter maintenance and proper tire inflation can save you up to 23 gallons of gasoline a year? Or that replacing a clogged air filter can improve your cars gas mileage by as much as 10% - saving up to 55 gallons of gas a year - or about 3 trips to the gas station per year!

Air pollution is of great concern, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) is a helpful tool that tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the AQI, which provides information on five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. A health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standard – the level EPA has set to protect public health - exists for each of these pollutants. Ground-level ozone and airborne particles are the two pollutants that pose the greatest threat to human health in the United States.

Did you know that you must get a vehicle emissions test to register your car in the state of Colorado? Air Care Colorado is your emissions specialist in the Denver metro area, operating in 18 locations.

We perform the enhanced I/M 240 test for 1982 and newer vehicles, as well as the two-speed idle test for vehicles from 1981 or older. If your vehicle fails testing, we will provide you with the reasons why and you have 10 business days to fix any issues and return for a free retest.

Our testing centers look for:

• Working catalytic converter
• O2 sensor system
• Check engine light
• Smoke inspection
• Chlorofluorocarbon leaks

The state requirements for retesting vary from car to car, so we suggest you check our website for information on when you might be due for testing before you visit us.

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