You check the automatic drain valve on an air tank and find it caked with dirt and not draining. What should this tell you?
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Correct answer to question 19 (Air Brakes): The valve may not be removing moisture and oil as intended, and the tank should be checked and drained manually
Why
An automatic drain that's caked shut can't do its job of clearing moisture and oil, so a driver who finds one like this should not assume the tank is being drained and should check it manually instead.
Updated: November 2026