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title: "Elmer Araujo — Clean Truck Check, Merced, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "Elmer Araujo in Merced, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/elmer-araujo-merced/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Elmer Araujo

Clean Truck Check tester in Merced, CA (Merced 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 | Merced, CA 95348 |
| County | Merced County |
| Phone | (209) 230-3926 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Elmer Araujo 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 | Not listed |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Merced County

Elmer Araujo is one of 40 testing businesses in Merced County on CARB's public tester list. 35 of them offer mobile testing and 12 do smoke opacity tests. In Merced itself there are 13 listed businesses, 12 of them mobile.

## 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 Elmer Araujo offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Elmer Araujo 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 Elmer Araujo test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Elmer Araujo 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 Elmer Araujo charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Elmer Araujo has not published prices with us; call (209) 230-3926 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 Elmer Araujo a CARB-credentialed tester?

Elmer Araujo 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

- **[Lomeli’s Diagnostics](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/lomelis-diagnostics-merced/)** — 3568 Tammy Ct, Merced, CA 95348 — (209) 354-6680 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[MG Truck and Trailer](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mg-truck-and-trailer-merced/)** — 646 Andrea Dr, Merced, CA 95348 — (209) 752-1084 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[San Joaquin Mobile Truck Check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/san-joaquin-mobile-truck-check-merced/)** — 2752 Beachwood Dr, Merced, CA 95348 — (209) 261-3416 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Dan's CTC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dans-ctc-winton/)** — 6760 California St, Winton, CA 95388 — (209) 564-1633 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Taylor's](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/taylors-winton/)** — 6171 N Winton Way, Winton, CA 95388 — (209) 261-1048 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Jnava Mobile Opacity Inspections](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jnava-mobile-opacity-inspections-merced/)** — 35 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340 — (209) 226-2566 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.