---
title: "Placer County Carb Tester — Clean Truck Check, Truckee, CA"
description: "Placer County Carb Tester in Truckee, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/placer-county-carb-tester-truckee/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Placer County Carb Tester

Clean Truck Check tester in Truckee, CA (Nevada County).

> CTC Finder is an independent directory, not affiliated with CARB. Tester data: CARB Clean Truck Check public tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Confirm services, hours and prices with the tester.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Truckee, CA 96161 |
| County | Nevada County |
| Phone | (916) 243-5089 |
| Website | dieselcheckca.com |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Placer County Carb Tester can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD) | Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspection | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Nevada County

Placer County Carb Tester is one of 8 testing businesses in Nevada County on CARB's public tester list. 5 of them offer mobile testing and 5 do smoke opacity tests.

## When your truck is due

Most trucks test twice a year, on a schedule tied to the DMV registration expiration date. CARB says OBD trucks move to four tests a year beginning October 2027. California-registered (non-commercial) motorhomes and agricultural vehicles test once a year. See the [deadline guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/deadlines-2026-2027/). You can test up to 90 days before a deadline. Free email reminders: https://ctcfinder.com/reminders/

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Placer County Carb Tester offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Placer County Carb Tester says on CARB's tester list that it offers mobile testing, so it can come to your yard or job site. Ask about a trip fee when you call.

### Can Placer County Carb Tester test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Placer County Carb Tester lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does Placer County Carb Tester charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Placer County Carb Tester has not published prices with us; call (916) 243-5089 for a quote. Published California prices are usually $50–$135 per vehicle for an OBD test and $190–$200 for a smoke opacity test, plus CARB's annual fee ($32.13 in 2026). See the [cost guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### Is Placer County Carb Tester a CARB-credentialed tester?

Placer County Carb Tester appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Only credentialed testers can submit results to CARB; after the test, confirm the passing result shows for your vehicle in CTC-VIS.

## Other testers nearby

- **[Thomas Parris](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/thomas-parris-olympic-valley/)** — Olympic Valley, CA 96146 — (530) 764-7775 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Tahoe Truck Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tahoe-truck-testing-tahoe-city/)** — 2931 Lake Forest Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 — (530) 414-7878 — 12 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Credentialed tester in Chilcoot](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/credentialed-tester-in-chilcoot-chilcoot/)** — 798 Meadow View Ln, Chilcoot, CA 96105 — (530) 277-8175 — 24 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.