Taxi Testing Manual - Oil Leaks

2.1 Oil Leaks

Information:

• Engine and transmission should be clean and free from leaks

Method of Inspection:

• Check the engine and transmission for leakage of any type of oil
• Check without operating any equipment other than the engine which may be run at tick-over speed
• Temporary means of preventing leaked oil reaching the ground are not acceptable.
• Check temporary repairs for oil leakage

Reason for Rejection:

• Any oil leak which deposits oil on the ground during the test which forms a pool greater than 10mm diameter in a five minute period or a number of leaks which collectively would deposit oil at the same rate.
• A temporary means of preventing leaked oil reaching the ground.
• Any leak which when the vehicle is in motion could compromise the Health and Safety of its passengers.
• Oil leakage from a temporary repair