What is the emission standard for cars in 2009?
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2009 car emission standards are as follows: Cars manufactured before September 2009 comply with China III emission standards, while those produced after September 2009 meet China IV emission standards. Automobile emission standards refer to regulations on the content of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and carbon smoke emitted from vehicle exhaust. Methods to check a car's emission standard: 1. Check the back of the car's environmental protection compliance label to find the emission standard. 2. The vehicle certification document's first page contains an emission standard description, though not directly stated as 'China X' but as a string of characters. 3. The car's production year can be used to roughly estimate its emission standard. 4. Take the vehicle registration certificate to the local DMV for inquiry.
Speaking of cars from 2009, my family's car meets the China III emission standard. Back then, when buying the car at the 4S store, the salesperson said 'China III is the latest,' and the vehicle license also marked 'China III.' After checking the background, China's emission standards started with China I in 2000, and China III was implemented in July 2007. By 2009, most domestically produced cars complied with it. However, high-end imported cars might have already met China IV ahead of time. This information is crucial because now many big cities have traffic restrictions, and China III cars face limitations on hazy days or certain urban road sections. It's recommended that car owners perform regular maintenance, replace air filters, and use standard fuel to reduce pollution and save fuel. If unsure, just check the vehicle license or look up the VIN code.
