PZEV emissions compliance

[Calabasa]

Jurisdiction

California

Good afternoon,
I'm the second owner of a 2006 Subaru outback 3.0. my car feels smog and on the smoke report it says that I'm eligible for PZEV for up to 150,000 miles. My odometer reading is at 138k. When I first called the dealership they said they would honor it but when I went in they said that it's only covered for up to 80,000 miles and that is true for federal EPA emissions but not in California and a few other states where it's up to 150,000. I went to a second Subaru dealership and I was told the same. I called the corporate office again and they tried to tell me that it was 150k miles or 10 years whichever comes first. I wrote them back saying that PZEV clearly states that it's is covered for either 10 years or 150k miles. The specialist replied back apologized and said that I was correct. However now he is saying that only 2.5 liter engines are covered but not 3.0 and that is also false.

My question is how do I prove once and for all without question that my car is actually PZEV. Is there a way to find out whether it is or isn't PZEV compliant using the VIN # database?

 

[army judge]

My question is how do I prove once and for all without question that my car is actually PZEV. Is there a way to find out whether it is or isn't PZEV compliant using the VIN # database?

The warranty for a new Subaru purchased in CA is longer than most states where the PZEV warranty applies

Subaru emissions warranty lengths depend on the state in which it was purchased.

A PZEV car warranty from California allows 15 years and/or 150,000 miles.

As contrasted with PA where Subaru only allows an 8yr-100,000 miles emissions warranty.

PA never adopted all of the California emissions standards.

Other states may allow less depending on whether they adopted any California emissions standards.

If your car has PZEV emissions, there is/was a badge on the rear.

The badge could have been removed.

One way to tell for sure is to examine the engine code label.

If the sixth digit is a "C", then it includes California/PZEV emissions.

If it's an "A", then it's regular Federal emissions.

Alternately, check for a white emissions label on the driver's side of the underside of the engine hood.

Picture depicts PZEV badge =

A partial zero emission vehicle (PZEV) is defined as an environmentally friendly automobile that meets strict emissions standards.

These vehicles allow zero evaporative emissions, meet tailpipe emission standards, and have generous warranties on emission control parts.

What the Heck Is a PZEV, Anyway?

What's the benefit of getting a car with a PZEV badge? Cars that have a PZEV badge can help decrease your carbon footprint significantly. According to Subaru of Niagara, Subaru PZEV cars are much more eco-friendly than standard vehicles yet still perform well without cutting corners.

Although PZEV vehicles are not required by all states, Subaru makes them available throughout the United States. PZEV vehicles are required to be sold in the following states that have adopted the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2) standards:
California
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington



Only those PZEV vehicles sold and registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible for the 15-year/150,000-mile emission warranty.

The states of Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington elected not to adopt the PZEV emission warranty.

 

[Redemptionman]

what adjuster Jack described is correct. Have you been calling the 1800SUBARU3 number?

I believe the boxer 6s where never PZEV as they are not efficient in anyway and Subaru stopped making them years ago. The 2.5 liters and 2.0 liter non turbo do carry the PZEV badges. I am a Subaru enthusiast.