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What is Preventive Maintenance (PM)? Preventive maintenance is a routine checkup performed on fleet equipment to make sure it’s working properly. In other words, it means taking care of small problems before they become big ones. PM programs are designed to meet your specific needs and may include: Inspections and tests Measurements and adjustments Part replacement or full repairs Cleaning Oil changes With a reliable PM program, potential problems are easily discovered, fixed and documented to prevent unexpected breakdowns. Starting a fleet maintenance program Every minute a fleet vehicle is inoperable on the side of the road is money off of your bottom line. Fortunately, many roadside failures are preventable if you plan ahead and anticipate problems. Reduce downtime by implementing a preventive maintenance (PM) program that will help you find and resolve issues before your fleet ever hits the road. What's the benefits of a PM schedule Benefits of...

If the cost of a preventive maintenance program worries you, consider the cost of not having one. Vehicles that don’t receive regular maintenance experience a greatly reduced lifespan, excessive breakdowns, expensive repairs, lost time on the road and even litigation due to negligence. In fact, in many ways, a preventive maintenance program for semi-trucks and commercial vehicles is as important as driver safety programs. An unsafe vehicle that is determined to create unreasonable risk or harm to a driver or others on the road – such as an accident because of bad brakes – could get the owner/manager prosecuted for liability or a negligent act. In order to avoid any of these costly and scary issues it’s important to ensure your vehicle(s) is as safe as possible with consistent servicing, inspections and repairs to prevent problems and maximize the vehicle’s availability. Preventive maintenance is about being proactive and regularly scheduling proper maintenance based on ti...

Preventive maintenance (PM) is the key to any successful maintenance program for commercial motor vehicles. Through preventive maintenance, vehicles are inspected, repaired, and maintained in such a way that defects are prevented from surfacing in the first place, before a violation or accident can occur. If vehicles are only brought into the shop when they need something, the program is not preventive, it is reactionary. The problem with reactionary maintenance programs is that they are based on failure, i.e., you notice something has failed and you fix it. This type of maintenance program is destined to lead to down-timeand the resulting costs of idle equipment. A preventive maintenance program , on the other hand, brings vehicles in for inspection and maintenance on a schedule, and repairs any items that are at, or even approaching, an established cut-off point. This allows you to make repairs on your schedule, prevent violations and accidents, and keep the vehicles rollin...

At Ogden Truck Trailer and Auto Repair we believe the key to efficiency is preventative maintenance. Your vehicle down time can be significantly reduced and emergency repairs almost eliminated when proper preventative maintenance takes place. Our preventative maintenance packages start at a competitive price and includes a general check over, changing the oil, oil filter, and fuel filter.Maintenance Preventative - Ogden T ruck Trailer Repair. Let the Service Team at Calgary Truck Repair facility lower your operating costs through routine, consistent maintenance and maximize your up-time with timely repairs or emergency assistance. We strive to find problems before they happen and let you know what your next steps should be in order to keep your fleet in tip-top operating condition. We will guide you in what to look for and what needs to be addressed immediately and what can wait. Our repair technicians will work with your company to establish a unique preventative maintenance ...

We at  Ogden Truck Trailer & Auto Repair honestly believes that following a good maintenance schedule is key to maintaining the outstanding operation of your car or truck. Therefore, we have produced a listing of seasonal methods for you. Not only will adhering to a program supply a simple way to keep up with your truck routine maintenance schedule, but additionally, it will make sure that your trucks are running smoothly no matter what the northern Alberta weather has attracted us! Recommended Fall Services Tire Tread dept inspection and Replacement if Necessary  Particular attention ought to be paid into the tread on your tires, particularly for the grey, rainy days which often happen this time of season in Calgary AB. Without adequate tread depth, your car ca grip the road. Under wet weather conditions, thickness that is tight can cause a car to hydroplane which results in crashes. Preventing it is easy because you can check your tread with just a penny C...

TruckLogics Blog: Get Major Savings With Preventative Maintenance And Fuel : taking care of your trucks will help you in the long run.

Waw! Oil changes. You’ve got to love that something so simple can reap such big rewards! The benefits of an oil change include preventing breakdowns and costly repairs, and when it comes down to it, consistent oil changes will help your truck live a longer, healthier life. Here’s the scoop: The Lowdown You should change your oil every 3,000 miles or every three months, unless your vehicle utilizes high performance oil or your manufacturer recommends a 5,000 mile interval. Check your manual or consult with a service professional to understand which schedule is best for your vehicle. You can get your oil changed at Ogden Truck Trailer & Auto Repair , or you can do it yourself  just make sure you stay consistent. Improved Engine Performance and Fuel Economy Changing your oil cleans and lubricates all the moving parts inside the vehicles's engine, which not only makes the engine run more quietly and smoothly, but it also creates the perfect environment for better fuel eco...