4 Fleet Maintenance | October 2018
CONTENTS / OCTOBER 2018
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FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
22 VEHICLES
Maintenance and upkeep
for vehicle lighting
An overview of the vehicle lighting
options available and best practices to
maximize the life of vehicle lights.
» Cutting edge interior lighting
28 SPECIAL REPORT
IN THE BAY
2018 Fleet Maintenance
Tire & Wheel Study
A look at the results from
the recent reader survey.
38 SHOP OPERATIONS
How remote diagnostics
can help solve the uptime
challenge
Emerging technology allows fleet
technicians and service partners
to monitor vehicle health and even
make certain repairs from anywhere
and at any time.
» Real-world example shows
benefits of remote diagnostics
10 Winterization
to improve uptime
Recommended practices to prepare vehicles
for colder months.
» Preventive maintenance winter checklist
On the cover: Photo from iStock
8 UPTIME
Getting in the driver’s seat.
48 FLEET PARTS
& COMPONENTS
What’s new in products for more
efficient fleet operation.
53 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
A roundup of the latest tool
and equipment offerings.
61 CLASSIFIEDS
Product and service offerings.
Want to contribute? Contact us at
editor@VehicleServicePros.com
» COVER STORY
VIEWS FROM T HE E XPERTS
44 MANAGEMENT
How to address the age-old question on remanufactured parts
By Joel Levitt
SPRINGFIELD RESOURCES
46 BRAKING & COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The road to autonomy starts with brakes
By Jon Morrison
WABCO
62 GUEST EDITORIAL
The importance of proper lubricant selection for cold weather
By Brian Humphrey
PETRO-CANADA LUBRICANTS
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