Massachusetts Vehicle Check - Mass08 Management Module ...
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Non-Commercial<br />
Chapter 4 – Safety Inspection<br />
Exhaust System 540 CMR 4.04 (5)<br />
Exhaust System <strong>Check</strong> Pass Fail<br />
Exhaust system components / Muffler<br />
Visible black or blue smoke<br />
Equipment:<br />
None.<br />
Procedure:<br />
Visually check the exhaust system, exhaust manifold(s), exhaust pipe(s), muffler(s),<br />
and tailpipe(s) to see that they are tightly fit and free of leaks. System components shall be<br />
securely fastened with fasteners in place and undamaged. Accelerate the engine to test for<br />
unnecessary noise and the emission of any unreasonable amount of smoke.<br />
Items to Inspect:<br />
Exhaust system components (exhaust manifold, muffler, pipes, exhaust system<br />
fasteners, etc.).<br />
Inspect For And Reject If:<br />
A. Exhaust System Components:<br />
1. The system’s components are not tightly fit, securely fastened with undamaged<br />
fasteners, and free of leaks.<br />
<strong>Massachusetts</strong> <strong>Vehicle</strong> <strong>Check</strong><br />
Ch. 4 - 10