Bi-Annual Repair Schedule

BEST PRACTICES PM Overview

BI-ANNUAL REPAIR SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE - Best Practices vehicle set up recommends establishing a tickler file with certain items, which are budgeted in Ideal-Rate. These items do not necessarily require replacement every two years; (See each component best practices to determine criteria for replacement. Coordinate the inspection with the PM schedule and select only the items, which require replacement.

1. Wiper Blades - Check condition (Change as required) 2. Flush Cooling System – (Except when Long Life or the recommended “Fill for Life” program is used 3. Pressure test Charge Air system 4. Replace all cooling system hoses as required (Budgeted every 4 years) 5. Check and Replace as required Air Desiccant Cartridge

PROCEDURES - Refer to Idealease component best practices or manufacturer recommended practices for more detail. QUIK-CHEK With the introduction of electronic engines, synthetic lubricants, and long life drive lines, many operations will not require the traditional A PM. As substitute for a PM A, we recommend the following to insure vehicle is maintained in a safe economical manner. Using the prescribed operation, (2) three Quik-Chek inspections can be performed for the same cost as performing one PM A. Each Ideal-Rate proposal contains the PM A expense. This also provides increased opportunity to communicate with the customer.

The Performance PM form contains both the “Quik-Chek” and the “A” PM steps. Strict adherence to monitoring driver reported failures in the IL-700 book is essential in maintaining the desired customer satisfaction level.

Critical components, Kingpins, Steering linkage, Spring Shackles, and drive lines should be lubricated in addition to the Quik-Chek. Add . 25 hours for this function and show on a separate code for future proof of lubrication, if warranty verification is required. CHANGE OIL LAMP The new electronic engines, (Caterpillar requires CAT-ID) include a driver alert for scheduling the oil change. This is the recommended scheduling procedure for the Idealease PM “B”. The indicator alerts the technician or driver as follows:

 Flashes to indicate “Service-Soon” alert.  Stays on when programmed interval is met.

The Ideal-rate program projects the oil change interval using the manufacturer recommended service hours times the projected average miles per hour. Example: Vocation, location, grade, speed bands, gross vehicle weight, idle time, and temperature all play a role in determining the average speed and idle time. We recommend setting the change oil lamp to the engine manufacturer hourly specifications less the desired lead time. (Each location should establish their own policy for the change oil alert. We recommend using only the hours; however, if your operating environment is severe, the alert can be set on hours plus fuel usage.)

The technician performing the 4 week Quik-Chek should convert the Quik-Chek to a PM “B” if either of the above conditions are met.

Driver orientation should include communicating the PM scheduling procedures to insure timely service intervals. This procedure coupled with the monthly Quik-Chek or the alternate “A” PM scheduled quarterly will meet the prescribed maintenance for all components.

1 BEST PRACTICES PM Overview

PM “B” SCHEDULE 1. Primary PM “B” – Set to engine manufacturer recommended hours and/or fuel usage. 2. Connect to computer and print the ECM history, review current settings, active and/or inactive fault codes and file for future reference. 3. Print driver related reports and review the best driver performance areas for the top drivers during a quarterly evaluation meeting. Stress the importance of monitoring Panic stops, idle time, fuel mileage, average speed etc., as compared to average fleet results. 4. Review PM “B” results for tires and brakes to determine that projected replacement intervals are meeting the actual results. If brakes and/or tires are nearing the projected intervals determine if the replacements will occur prior to the next “B” PM. If so, schedule the vehicle for replacement at the time you close the repair order. 5. Obtain special oil change/D.O.T. form and update Annual D.O.T. inspection on every “B” inspection. PM “C” SCHEDULE - PM C, schedule every 6th PM B (Review specific component Best Practices for requirements, examples are listed below)

1. Connect to computer and print the ECM history, review current settings, active and/or inactive fault codes and file for future reference. 2. Print driver related reports and review the best driver performance areas for the top drivers during a quarterly evaluation meeting. Stress the importance of monitoring Panic stops, idle time, fuel mileage, average speed etc., as compared to average fleet results. 3. Review PM “C” results for tires and brakes to determine that projected replacement intervals are meeting the actual results. If brakes and/or tires are nearing the projected intervals determine if the replacements will occur prior to the next “B” PM. If so, schedule the vehicle for replacement at the time you close the repair order. 4. PM “C” functions (Many of the items that require adjustment may be under warranty. The time for checking and recording the tolerance is included in Ideal-Rate.)

 Install dial indicators for front axle and adjust items and record tolerances as outlined in the Meritor front axle Best Practices. (King Pins, Wheel hubs, Tie rods, and steering linkage) Replace or adjust as indicated by manufacturer specifications)  Install dial indicators for drive shaft cross-shafts and record tolerances as outlined in the Eaton Best Practices. (Replace if not within manufacturer specifications.)  Install dial indicators on input/output yokes on transmissions, and rear axles, record tolerances and replace or adjust as required to meet manufacturer specifications.)  Adjust Valves and Injectors as required by engine manufacturer. Some manufacturers have a policy of adjustment after the break-in period and then only if fuel economy or power degradation occurs, others have a scheduled adjustment. (See Best Practices)  Check and/or replace Air Dryer element. (Budgeted)  Check and/or adjust ride height on air suspension if equipped.  Torque all U-Bolts (front and rear suspensions)  Torque all mounting bolts for the following components o Air compressor o Air Conditioning Compressor o Fan Hub o Engine Mounts o Cab Mounts o Exhaust Mounts o Fifth Wheel and/or body mounts, adjust doors or fifth wheel jaws (as equipped)

2 BEST PRACTICES PM Overview

 Loosen belt tension and check for loose fan hubs, AC clutch, Alternator Bearings, and Water pump bearings. Inspect belts carefully and replace if in doubt if belts will reach next “C” PM.  Rotate all tires o Right to left on front of all vehicles. o Right to left on rear of Single axle vehicles. o “X” Rotate rear tires on Tandem vehicles. o If brakes and/or tires are nearing the worn limits, it may be cost justified to replace early if the cost of labor exceeds the remaining wear available.  Road test vehicle and check for drive-ability.  Obtain special oil change/D.O.T. form and update Annual D.O.T. inspection on every “C” inspection