To keep your fleet vehicles running safely and efficiently, it’s important to stay on top of their preventative maintenance schedules. Factory-scheduled services keep the fleet vehicles reliable and efficient. This saves you overhead costs such as fuel costs. BJ’s Automotive services and repairs fleet vehicles. Let’s talk about some of the most important services for your fleet.
Brake Inspections
It’s crucial that you have the brakes inspected annually or every 12,000 miles to make sure your drivers can slow down and stop the fleet vehicles on a dime. Generally, the brake fluid and brake pads also need to be changed every 30,000 miles. The rotor surfaces should be recut every 60,000 miles.
Fluid Checks
Keeping on top of the fleet vehicles’ fluids will also improve the fleet vehicles’ performances. Changing the coolant every 30,000 miles keeps plenty of clean and fresh coolant in the engine. Changing the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles ensures the transmission is protected adequately.
Hose and Belt Checks
We will also inspect and replace the hoses and belts in the fleet vehicles’ engines to make sure they aren’t cracked, leaking, or worn. This includes the vacuum hoses, cooling system hoses, transmission hoses, accessory belt, timing belt, and all other hoses and belts in the engine.
Oil Changes
We didn’t mention oil changes as part of the fluid changes discussed above because this is so important it gets its own section. You will extend the life of your fleet vehicles if you have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. Fresh motor oil keeps the engine protected and reduces the heat it generates.
Spark Plug Replacements
Replacing the spark plugs in your fleet vehicles can depend on the age of the vehicles. For example, it used to be that you would have the spark plugs changed every 30,000 miles. If your fleet vehicles are new, it’s possible that the spark plugs will last 100,000 miles before they need to be replaced.
Mileage Milestone Services
Finally, it’s crucial that you have all of the mileage milestone services completed for each fleet vehicle. These are the 30,000-mile, 60,000-mile, 90,000-mile, and so on services. Your fleet vehicle manufacturer provides a list of services that need to be done at each of these mileage milestones to ensure the vehicles are operating as they should be. This saves you money on repair costs.
Call BJs Automotive in Everett, WA, today to schedule service appointments for your fleet of vehicles. We’d be happy to ensure your entire fleet remains safe and reliable on the road.