How to Check Which National Emission Standard a Vehicle Belongs To?
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Methods to determine which national emission standard a vehicle belongs to are as follows: 1. Check the back of the vehicle's environmental compliance label. 2. You can roughly estimate the vehicle's emission standard based on its manufacturing year. 3. Bring the vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. On the first page of the vehicle compliance certificate number, there is an emission standard description. Below is additional information about vehicle emission standards: 1. Vehicle emission standards refer to regulations on the content of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, particulates, and soot emitted from vehicle exhaust. 2. The purpose of vehicle emission standards is to prevent environmental pollution caused by exhaust from compression-ignition and gas-fueled spark-ignition engine vehicles, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health.
Last year, I wanted to check the emission standard of my used car (commonly referred to as 'Guo Ji' in China), as I heard that vehicles from different years have varying emission standards, which can affect road access and annual inspections. I started by checking the vehicle's nameplate, usually located on the door frame or under the hood, where there's a label indicating 'Guo IV' or 'Guo V.' If the label was unclear, I referred to the information on the vehicle registration certificate, which also includes details about the emission standard. If that didn’t work, I directly entered the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Ministry of Ecology and Environment’s website or mobile app for a free query—super convenient, sometimes even displaying the environmental grade certificate. A quick tip: if none of these methods yield results, don’t worry—just drive to a 4S shop or repair shop. Technicians there have professional tools to scan and confirm it, usually costing just a few dozen yuan. After checking a few times, I realized it’s better to figure it out early, especially since areas with lower emission standards might impose driving restrictions, and you can also proactively maintain the exhaust system.
