How Long Can China 5 Vehicles Be Driven After China 6 Emission Standard Takes Effect?
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The implementation of China 6 emission standard does not mean China 5 or China 4 vehicles will be immediately phased out. As long as the vehicles can pass annual inspections and meet all required standards, China 5 vehicles can continue to operate normally. The differences between China 5 and China 6 standards are: 1. Different CO emission requirements: China 5 allows 1000mg/km CO emissions while China 6 reduces it to 500mg/km. 2. Different letter representations: China 5 uses "V" while China 6 uses "VI". 3. Different issuing authorities: China 5 was issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, while China 6 was jointly issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and General Administration of Quality Supervision. 4. Different control levels: China 5's emission control level is equivalent to Euro 5 standard, while China 6 establishes stricter standards to prevent environmental pollution from compression-ignition and gas-fueled engines and protect public health.
From the perspective of a veteran driver like me with over 20 years of experience, China V vehicles can still be driven for a long time, at least five to ten years or even longer, as long as you maintain the vehicle properly and pass the annual inspections on time. My friend's China V car still runs smoothly without major issues. However, you need to pay attention to policy changes. Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai might implement driving restrictions earlier, such as banning these vehicles from urban areas, while small and medium-sized cities are much more lenient. In the long run, vehicles with high fuel consumption will see increased maintenance costs, but don't rush to replace your car. The key is to regularly check the emission system and engine oil to avoid exceeding exhaust emission standards, which could affect roadworthiness. After all, the government hasn't enforced mandatory scrapping. We should focus on practicality—keeping the car in good condition means you can continue driving it.
