NAC482.260. Requirements for inspection.

     1. An inspection conducted pursuant to NRS 482.36661 must consist of:

     (a) An inspection of the condition of the engine of the vehicle, which must include, without limitation, an examination of the serviceability of:

          (1) The gaskets and seals of the engine, conducted by checking visually for damage and leaks.

          (2) The block and heads, conducted by checking visually for cracks and leaks.

          (3) The oil drain plug and oil pan gasket, conducted by checking visually for leaks.

          (4) The oil filter or, if applicable, the oil canister, conducted by checking visually for damage and, if applicable, determining the cause of damage to the filter or canister.

          (5) The oil dip stick, conducted by checking visually to determine if the dip stick is damaged, modified or missing.

          (6) The vehicle’s oil, conducted by checking visually:

               (I) The level of the oil; and

               (II) Whether the oil is dirty or contaminated.

          (7) The belts of the engine, excluding the timing belt, conducted by checking visually and determining that each belt is present and serviceable.

          (8) The gauge or warning light for oil pressure, conducted by checking visually and verifying that the gauge or light operates properly.

          (9) The crankshaft, connecting rods, camshaft, lifters and pushrods, if so equipped, conducted by driving the vehicle to determine whether the engine knocks or misses during operation.

     (b) An inspection of the condition of the drivetrain and components thereof, which must include, without limitation, an examination of the serviceability of:

          (1) The transmission and, if applicable, the transfer case, conducted by checking visually:

               (I) The level of transmission fluid; and

               (II) The visible portion of the housing and, if applicable, the case, for damage, cracks and leaks.

          (2) The clutch, if the vehicle has a manual transmission, or the torque converter, if the vehicle has an automatic transmission, conducted by driving the vehicle to determine if:

               (I) Shifting is difficult;

               (II) The gears slip; or

               (III) The clutch or torque converter makes any unusual noises that may be indicative of mechanical problems.

          (3) The differential, conducted by driving the vehicle to determine if there is unusual vibration or noise that cannot be accounted for by the normal wear and tear which could reasonably be expected to have occurred to that used vehicle or a used vehicle of similar age and with similar mileage.

     (c) An inspection of the overall serviceability of the engine and drivetrain of the vehicle, conducted by driving the vehicle and noting any unusual noise, fumes, smoke or vibration.

     2. As used in this section, “contaminated” means containing coolant, fuel, particles of metal or other substances that are not intended to be present within the oil of a motor vehicle.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety by R163-97, eff. 5-27-98)