Fuel System

PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the inspection of a vehicle’s fuel tank. The inspection of vehicle fuel tanks is a requirement of section 307.365, RSMo. (1) Inspect the fuel tank(s), fuel lines and connections, filler tube and, if originally equipped, the filler tube cap. (2) Reject vehicle if: (A) There is fuel leakage at any location; (B) Fuel tank is not securely attached; or (C) Filler tube cap is missing or does not fit. AUTHORITY: section 307.360, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. Amended: Filed April 2, 1992, effective Sept. 26, 1992. Amended: Filed Oct. 3, 1994, effective April 30, 1995. Emergency rescission and rule filed Aug. 1, 1997, effective Sept. 2, 1997, expired Feb. 28, 1998. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Aug. 1, 1997, effective Jan. 30, 1998. Emergency amendment filed Feb. 1, 2000, effective July 1, 2000, expired Dec. 27, 2000. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 2000, effective July 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Nov. 18, 2014, effective July 30, 2015. *Original authority: 307.360, RSMo 1967, amended 1971, 1973, 1979, 1999.