2001 Ford Taurus Smog check after jump-start

2001 FORD TAURUS
172,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLEDVY
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Company-owned car, and company was unable to renew registration on time due to outstanding citations from a previous driver car was assigned to, so car was parked in lot a couple of months and not driven until tickets were cleared. Car had to be jump-started by our contract mechanic, who said the smog center required us to drive the car at least 100 miles after a jump-start before they could perform the smog test. True?
Apr 18, 2008 at 7:37 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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not necessarily a hundred miles but yes the vehicle has to be driven to pass the emissions readiness tests. he is telling the truth.
Apr 18, 2008 at 7:59 PM
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