Emissions Clinics and gas-cap testing
Emissions clinics include a brief courtesy inspection and a test of your vehicle's tailpipe emissions. Tests take less than 15 minutes.
Gas-cap testing uses a device to determine if your vehicle's gas cap is adequately sealing. Tests take less than 30 seconds.
The MARC Air Quality Program works with partners to provide voluntary emissions-testing and gas-cap testing clinics across the region, FREE of charge.
Why participate in these tests?
Both tests are designed to save consumers money and reduce pollution by identifying vehicles that may be in need of simple maintenance.
Replacing a leaky gas cap for less than $20 can save as much as a gallon of gas every 15 days, and early diagnosis of engine-performance issues can help prevent serious engine problems that can wind up costing hundreds of dollars. Less wasted gas and more efficient vehicles also equal cleaner air.
Upcoming clinics
Emissions clinics and/or gas-cap testing will take place at many of the 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. See below for details on all events.
| Date | Time | Area | Location |
| May 12 | 8 a.m.–noon | Johnson County | 5984 Jim Bills Rd., Mission, KS 66202 (HHW drop off by appointment only) |
| May 19 | 8 a.m.–noon | Gladstone/Kansas City | Happy Rock Park 76th St. and N. Antioch |
| June 9 | 8 a.m.–noon | Johnson County | 5984 Jim Bills Rd., Mission, KS 66202 (HHW drop off by appointment only) |
| June 16 | 8 a.m.–noon | Grain Valley/Jackson County | 35075 E Old US-40, Oak Grove, MO 64075 |
| Aug. 4* | 8 a.m.–noon | Belton/Raymore | Belton High School/Freshman Center 801 W. North Avenue |
| Aug. 18 | 8 a.m.–noon | Platte County/Platte City/Weston | Platte Ridge Park 17130 MO Highway 371 |
| Sept. 8 | 8 a.m.–noon | Johnson County | 5984 Jim Bills Rd., Mission, KS 66202 (HHW drop off by appointment only) |
| Oct. 6 | 8 a.m.–noon | Sugar Creek/Liberty | La Benite Park, Hwy 291 |
| Oct. 13 | 8 a.m.–noon | Johnson County | 5984 Jim Bills Rd., Mission, KS 66202 |
| Oct. 27 | 8 a.m.–noon | Parkville/Riverside | Platte Woods United Methodist Church 7310 NW Prairie View Rd |
*Gas-cap testing only
Questions?
Contact airQ@marc.org.