Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat for 2006-CY

More fleets are extending oil change intervals based on OEM requirements or onboard oil life monitoring systems. Despite price increases for replacement tires, longer tread life and a shift to off-brand tires are offsetting this expense.

Mike Antich・Former Editor and Associate Publisher

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August 1, 2007

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