9 Va. Admin. Code § 5-91-490 - Engine and fuel changes
A.
For those vehicles in which the original engine has been replaced, the
following conditions shall apply:
1. The
emissions standards and applicable emissions control equipment for the year and
model of the vehicle body or chassis, or the engine, whichever is newer,
according to the registration or title, shall apply.
2. For those diesel powered vehicles which
have been converted to operate on fuels other than diesel, the emissions
standards and applicable emissions control equipment for the year, make and
model of the gasoline equivalent for the vehicle chassis, according to the
registration, shall apply.
3.
Exceptions and final determinations regarding this section may be granted by
the department provided information is verifiable by inspection of the vehicle
engine and emissions control equipment by the department.
B. For those vehicles that were assembled by
other than a licensed manufacturer, such as kit cars, the applicable emissions
control equipment and emissions standards shall be based upon a determination
of the year of the vehicle engine. The year of the engine shall be presumed to
be that stated by the vehicle owner unless it is determined by the department,
after physical inspection of the vehicle engine, that the year of the engine is
other than stated by the owner. The emissions standards for a vehicle of this
classification shall be determined by the year of manufacture of the
engine.
C. For those vehicles which
have the capability or are equipped to operate on either gasoline or an
alternative fuel, and are subject to emissions inspections, the vehicle shall
be tested while operating on gasoline containing no more than 15% ethanol or
methanol.
D. In order to provide
for the accurate inspection and registration coordination of motor vehicles in
which the original engine has been replaced, questions shall be referred to the
department for resolution.
Notes
Statutory Authority
§ 46.2-1180 of the Code of Virginia.
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