I'm considering an opportunity in the Portland area and was reading about the emissions testing required by DEQ. Do our trucks require testing or are they exempt? If we have to get tested anyone have experience with an 2nd gen truck that's been slightly modified? ;-)

 

a good place to look or just call is sourceautomotive.biz they are a really good diesel performance shop in the Portland area they could most likely help you with the DEQ as far as I know only certain areas in Portland are doing it. I know they are not as strick as California. I live south of Portland and do not have a DEQ. give a call wouldn't hurt

 

I live in Oregon and diesel powered vehicles with the GVRW rating of more than 8500# are exempt. You can go online and look up Oregon DMV or Oregon DEQ and print out a declaration exemption. I have had my truck for 6 years with no problems and no DEQ, just fill out the form and take it to the DMV when you renew your registration.

Oregon DEQ:
Vehicles that are exempt from testing
If your vehicle is listed below it is exempt and you may need to fill out a Declaration of Exemption form and return it to DMV with your registration renewal. Contact DEQ at (971) 673-1630 or toll free in Oregon at (877) 476-0583 to obtain the form.

Heavy duty diesel-powered vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating 8,501 or more)
Vehicles legally registered outside DEQ program boundaries
Motorcycles and low-speed vehicles (mopeds, golf carts, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, etc.)

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Thanks guys, that's helpful. Now, if the opportunity will just pan out...

 

Yep you should be good!