The leaking radiator will not cause a smog check failure however it may
cause the smog technician to refuse to smog check your 1996 Dodge Caravan
because of safety reasons. Radiator fluid from your Dodge leaking on the
dynamometer will be a concern. Secondly, if the smog technician chooses to
smog inspect your Dodge caravan with a leaking radiator consider that the
leaking radiator and overheating problem may cause high NO emissions. NO
(NOx) is created when your Dodge Caravan's engine combustion chamber
temperatures exceed 2500f. An overheating problem may cause high NO. We have
to recommend having your Caravan's radiator repaired before getting a smog
test.
posted by SmogTips Support
