How to Check the National Emission Standard of Beidou Star?
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To check the national emission standard of the Beidou Star, you can follow these methods: 1. Look at the environmental protection compliance label sticker on the front windshield of the car; 2. Check the vehicle consistency page or the vehicle certification number page in the car's documentation. These pages contain the emission standard description, though it's not directly stated as 'National X' but rather as a string of characters. You can search the meaning of this string on Baidu. The Beidou Star car offers two configuration models, with a total of five different configurations available in 1.0L and 1.4L variants. These models are: 1.0L 60 horsepower, 1.0L manual economy type 5-speed manual, 1.0L manual utility type 5-speed manual, 1.0L manual comfort type 5-speed manual, 1.4L 95 horsepower, 1.4L manual all-round type 5-speed manual, 1.4L 97 horsepower, 1.4L manual all-round upgraded type 5-speed manual.
I've driven the Beidou Star for several years and am very familiar with its emission standards. The most straightforward way to check the emission standard is to look for the vehicle's environmental compliance certificate or the factory nameplate, usually located under the engine hood or on the door frame of the passenger side, which clearly states standards like China III or China IV. The Beidou Star's emission standard mainly depends on the production year: most models before 2010 are China III, and those after were upgraded to China IV. If you can't find the nameplate, checking the vehicle registration certificate or entering the VIN code on the motor vehicle registration website is also quite convenient. In daily driving, higher standards might mean slightly lower fuel consumption, but older China III vehicles can face restrictions on highways. I advise new car buyers to confirm this when purchasing to avoid being barred from entering cities. Emission upgrades are good for the environment, but they significantly impact the maintenance costs of older vehicles, so pay extra attention when changing filters yourself.
