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Coverage of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts, technicians, and service strategies that help fleets improve vehicle availability, reduce downtime, control costs, and keep assets productive.

News•April 28, 2017

Check Engine Light Repairs Rise 2.7%

A newly released report from CarMD also finds that the most common problem triggering onboard diagnostics is a faulty oxygen sensor.

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News•April 19, 2017

FCA Opens Parts Distribution Center in Va.

Fiat-Chrysler has opened its new Mopar parts distribution center in Winchester, Va., that will ship 9.2 million parts annually from a 400,000-square-foot facility, FCA has announced.

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News•April 18, 2017

HUBB to Demonstrate Reusable Oil Filter

HUBB Filters will demonstrate how its advanced oil filter technology can reduce oil change costs by up to 50% at the NAFA Institute & Expo (I&E) from April 26 to 27 in Tampa, Fla.

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News•April 14, 2017

NAPA Auto Parts Stores Offers EZ Oil Drain Valve

NAPA Auto Parts have begun offering the EZ Oil Drain Valve at participating stores nationwide, the company has announced.

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News•March 31, 2017

CK-4 and FA-4 Engine Oils on Store Shelves Now, API Says

The organization has licensed about 400 CK-4 oils and more than 60 FA-4 oils submitted by marketers, making the robust new classifications available to operators of new and older diesels.

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News•by Paul Clinton•March 20, 2017

Ford Offers CK-4 Alternative Oil for Super Duty Diesels

Ford is recommending the use of a new Motorcraft diesel engine oil for its Super Duty trucks and warning fleet and commercial customers to avoid using most new CK-4 or FA-4 oils because they may cause damage to the engine, the company told AutomotiveFleet.com.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2017

Fleet Replacement Tire Costs Decline

Passenger car tire prices are anticipated to increase in CY-2017. The key factors influencing future replacement tire prices are the cost of materials and the continuing trend to larger diameter and unique tire sizes.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2017

Fleet Maintenance Expenses Decrease in CY-2016

Fleet passenger car maintenance expenses declined by 7%.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2017

Extended Oil Intervals Keep Preventive Maintenance Costs Flat

Extended oil-drain intervals and flat labor rates have helped to offset increases in the cost of motor oil because of the expanded use of synthetic oils. In 2017, higher labor rates may exert upward pressure on PM costs.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•February 23, 2017

Know Your Fluids: Oils

Fluids are critical for fleet health — are you current on your fluid knowledge? In part 1 of this three-part series, making the right choices about which oil to use, maintenance needs, and more are shared.

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