When multiple minor leaks are observed, how should they be documented?

• A. Document only the largest leak.
• B. Ignore leaks under a threshold.
• C. Document each issue and generally pass if leaks are minor.
• D. Each issue is documented; overall failure if any emission-control component is compromised.

Answer: (D)

Thoroughly document every issue you find. When visual inspection reveals multiple minor leaks, each one should be recorded as its own issue so nothing is overlooked. The overall result isn’t about counting leaks or treating them as “minor” on the surface; it’s about whether any emission-control component is compromised. If any component is compromised, the vehicle fails the test regardless of how many leaks are minor. So you document each issue and apply the failure if the inspection shows a compromised emission-control component.