Because parts leaking oil that is supposed to be inside that part lubricating it will eventually run dry and break, often at the most inopportune times, and cause accidents. Oil on the road is also hazardous, especially when it first begins to rain after a dry spell.
Is an Oil Leak a DOT failure?
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After buying and reading the 2022 North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria, this specific question was asked.......
Question * At what point should an oil and/or grease leak(other than a hub or inner wheel seal) be written as a violation?
Answer..... A violation should NOT be written until the seepage or leak is great enough to form drops and drip during an inspection.RubyEagle, Another Canadian driver, D.Tibbitt and 4 others Thank this. -
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A working truck at some point will have a oil leak. I dont see it as a big problem. Get it fixed when you can. However we have all seen the trucks with years of oil leaks built up. What has not been discussed is possibility of a fire. Alot of people have burnt up in trucks with excessive leaks.
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