If any smoke is seen during snap throttle events in the gasoline visible smoke inspection, what is the outcome?

When visible smoke is observed during snap throttle events in the gasoline visible smoke inspection, the outcome is a failure of the vehicle. This is because the presence of excess visible smoke indicates that the engine is burning fuel inefficiently, which can contribute to greater emissions. Failure in this context means that the vehicle does not meet the necessary emissions standards required for passing the smog check.

The purpose of the snap throttle test is to check for short bursts of excessive exhaust emissions—indicative of engine problems such as improper fuel-to-air ratio, incomplete combustion, or malfunctioning engine components. When smoke appears, it signifies that there is a significant issue that needs to be addressed to reduce emissions and improve engine performance. Therefore, the immediate outcome of visible smoke during this inspection is a failure, necessitating repairs before the vehicle can be retested and potential passing of the inspection.