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A properly functioning fuel injection system is essential for passing the emission test for gasoline engines. This system plays a crucial role in the engine’s performance by delivering the correct amount of fuel to the engine under various operating conditions. An efficient fuel injection system ensures that the air-fuel mixture is optimal, which helps in minimizing harmful emissions produced during combustion. If the fuel injection system is malfunctioning, it may cause the engine to run rich (too much fuel) or lean (too little fuel), leading to increased emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, which are strictly regulated in emission tests.

In contrast, while a working air filter, new tires, and functional headlights are important for overall vehicle maintainability and safety, they do not affect the vehicle's emissions directly as required for the test. The air filter contributes to optimal airflow and engine performance but is not a direct indicator of emission compliance; tires and headlights, while important for road safety, are irrelevant in assessing a vehicle's emissions performance.