APRIL 2017 | VehicleServicePros.com 31 ing procedures. Check to see what is going on in your shop with greasing procedures. 17. Air fi lters. Th ese should only be replaced because of restriction, not because of any writing on the fi lter housing or fi lter as to when to be changed. Change at 18”, not at each PM and only by restriction. Filter canisters today are smaller and have shorter life by design. Buy all fi lters at the right price and be careful of marketing product sales pitches alluding to a better, longer lasting fi lter. 18. Fuel fi lters. Th ese should be changed at each PM. Do not change the microns rating of the fi lter. Use the biggest fuel water separator fi lter available, if you have a choice. 19. No fi ft h wheel kingpin looseness checks at a PM. Rather, inspect for mounting and cracks. Have the driver alert you of looseness using the DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report). Th e foremen should be the one to determine if a kingpin jaw is worn out, not a technician. 20. 100 percent accountability of labor. Technicians expect to get paid for every minute they work, so they should be accountable for all their time. Th is will make them more productive. 21. A goal for 95 percent of chargeable parts posting. Do not go broke for the last 5 percent. 22. Parts inventory. Only have high usage parts on hand. No emotional overstocking. Do cycle counting weekly on high usage parts. Monthly or quarterly inventory counting is too labor intensive. 23. One coolant, one color for all vehicles to keep things it simple. Test coolant at each PM. Extended life coolant lasts for a longer time through replenishing additives. Contact your coolant representative for guidance. 24. Maximize oil drain intervals with no shop visits between PMs to “grease” the truck. Every time a truck is in the shop for unscheduled work, you spend money. 25. Oil analysis. Evaluate the value and expense of doing this at each PM. 26. Top usage parts. Ensure the quality and consistency of the most frequently used parts and purchase them at the “best” price. Price does not always make for the best part option for lowering cost. 27. Five-minute rule. Any maintenance employee that cannot determine a repair decision within fi ve minutes must seek advice and consult with a superior. 28. Cell phones and social media. Th ere has to be an understanding with shop employees that there is a place and time for exercising personal use of social media and cell phones. Th e cost of unproductive time is $1 per minute. Th at could be doubled because of the productive loss of hours. 29. Brakes. Proper repair and replacement may involve worn camshaft s, slack adjusters, bushings, weak springs, marginal drums and pads and rotors. Th ese repairs need to be handled with safety in mind, as well for maximizing performance, life and uptime. Armored for battle. The 4000D-X Composite® TBR is the right choice for high cube, heavy duty applications. Featuring a new heavy duty Tall Bottom Rail (TBR) that is 10" taller and 50% thicker at fl oor level than the standard bottom rail. The 4000D-X Composite TBR still achieves a minimum 101" inside width. Visit your dealer or learn more at utilitytrailer.com © 2017 Utility Trailer Manufactur ing Co. VehicleServicePros.com/10119018
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