What is the emission standard for cars in 2006?
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2006 cars comply with either China II or China III emission standards. Methods to check a vehicle's emission standard include: 1. Checking the vehicle's environmental protection label; 2. Logging into the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center; 3. Reviewing the vehicle's factory certificate; 4. Making a rough estimation based on the year of vehicle registration; 5. Visiting the vehicle management office with the original or a copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate. Major automobile pollutants include hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Through the application of technologies such as improved catalytic converter active layers, secondary air injection, and exhaust gas recirculation systems with cooling devices, these pollutants are controlled and reduced to meet specified standards.
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I can say that the vast majority of cars from 2006 were compliant with China II emission standards. The China II standard was officially implemented in 2004 and was upgraded to China III in 2007, so new cars produced in 2006 were mostly built to the China II standard. If you own a 2006 Toyota or Volkswagen, its emission system is relatively simple, with less advanced pollutant control compared to today's vehicles. In cities, China II-compliant cars may face driving restrictions—for example, they might not be allowed in certain areas of Beijing or Shanghai. I recommend checking your vehicle's environmental label or registration certificate to confirm its emission standard. Don’t be misled by claims that it’s China III, as that usually applies to cars from 2007 onward. Well-maintained older cars can still be driven, but their higher emissions mean you should pay attention to maintenance. In short, the standards for cars from that era are quite clear.
