How to Identify China 5 Emission Standard Vehicles?
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There are several key methods to identify China 5 emission standard vehicles: 1. Check the relevant content on the vehicle certification. The vehicle certification contains many critical pieces of information, including the emission standard, which will clearly indicate the national emission standard the vehicle complies with. 2. Review the environmental information list provided with the vehicle. When purchasing a vehicle through official channels, the accompanying documents will include an environmental information list. The first section related to vehicle information will have an item labeled 'emission stage,' which will clearly and concisely indicate whether the vehicle meets China 5 or China 6 standards. 3. Use specialized websites for inquiry. After identifying the model you intend to purchase, locate specific vehicle identification numbers such as the engine number and chassis number in the related documents. Then, visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website, input these numbers, and you can query the vehicle's environmental information, including the emission standard it complies with. 4. Carefully verify the vehicle conformity certificate. During the vehicle delivery process, the dealer will provide a conformity certificate for the vehicle. You can carefully check the relevant content, which includes an item labeled 'exhaust emissions.' This item will specify the national standard number referenced during certification, from which you can determine whether it meets China 5 or China 6 standards based on the standard number and corresponding year. 5. The China 5 standard reduces nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions by 25% and 80%, respectively, resulting in an overall emission reduction of 10%-15% for China 5 vehicles. The China 6 emission standard imposes stricter regulations on pollutant emissions, making it the most stringent emission standard currently in place compared to the China 5 standard.
When buying a car, I always need to figure out the emission standards, especially China V. I’ve checked it myself a few times, and the easiest method is to open the hood and look for a metal plate fixed on the frame, such as near the engine or door frame. It will show the production date and emission stage, like 'China V' for China 5. Most China V cars were produced after 2017, as that’s when the standard was implemented. If the plate is unclear, check the vehicle registration certificate or license—those have official records too. Here’s a tip: when buying a used car, bring a small tool to inspect carefully, and don’t just trust the dealer’s word. Remember, China V came before China VI, and its driving restrictions are more lenient, which helps with older car disposal.
