This
inspection applies to all petrol, diesel and gas powered vehicles.
Running the engine
This inspection is to be carried out both with and without the engine running.
Opening the luggage compartment
It may be necessary to open the luggage compartment to carry out a full inspection
of the fuel system.
Locking fuel caps
If access cannot be gained to the fuel cap because it is locked and the key
is not readily available or because it cannot be opened for some other reason
see heading 2 of the introduction to this manual. |
1. Check all visible
fuel system components for leaks or insecurity
2. Check fuel tank cap /filler neck sealing device for presence, positive fit
and condition of sealing washer and flange.
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1. a. fuel leaking
b. a fuel system component insecure.
2. A fuel tank cap/filler neck sealing device a. missing
b. does not fasten/close securely
• by a positive means, and
• such that pressure is not maintained on the sealing arrangement
c. sealing washer torn, deteriorated or missing, or a mounting flange/sealing
method defective such that the leakage of fuel is possible
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