What is the emission standard for cars in 2008?
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2008 cars were compliant with China II, China III, and partially China IV emission standards. The China III standard refers to China's third-stage vehicle emission standard, equivalent to the Euro 3 emission standard. At that time, new vehicles were required to be equipped with an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system. When vehicle emissions failed to meet the Euro 3 standard due to factors like fuel quality, the OBD system would automatically trigger an alarm and switch to the default system mode, causing the engine to malfunction. Methods to check vehicle emission standards: 1. Look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has clear markings on the back; 2. Take the original or a copy of the vehicle's registration certificate to the environmental protection window of the vehicle management office or the local motor vehicle pollution management center for inquiry.
I remember back in 2008 when I just got my driver's license and bought a new car. According to China's automotive emission standards classification, cars from that year were mostly at the China III level. China III was the third-stage emission standard, which became mandatory from 2007, mainly imposing stricter controls on gasoline vehicles and carbon monoxide emissions, but it was relatively more lenient compared to the later China IV and China V standards. My car had noticeably heavier exhaust emissions, especially during traffic jams when the smell was obvious, which was related to the still-developing three-way catalytic converter technology at that time. I used to visit repair shops frequently, and mechanics would say that China III vehicles required more frequent maintenance to avoid exceeding emission limits. Nowadays, many cities have implemented stricter traffic restrictions for China III vehicles, so when buying used cars, it's important to carefully check the registration certificate. In major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, higher standards might have been implemented earlier for 2008 models, but most regions were at the China III level. Therefore, driving older cars requires attention to environmental protection, and regular inspections can extend their lifespan and avoid trouble.
