HOMECOMPANY SERVICES BLOGEMPLOYMENTLOCATIONS CONTACT US 29 NOVEMBER 2018 Preventative Maintenance vs. Oil Change: Which is Better? An oil change is one of the simplest ways to care for your truck—but just how far does an oil change go in preventing issues and breakdowns? Our truck and bus repair experts will tell you that caring for a heavy-duty diesel engine requires much more than dumping new oil in the filter and sending you on your way. Instead, we conduct a complete preventative maintenance analysis to identify any fuel-stealing or, worse, breakdown-causing conditions. Overreliance on the Oil Change Consider the parts and systems that an oil change does not address. Air filters, tires, clutches, brakes, radiators—every aspect of your truck requires upkeep to avoid problems down the line. Many drivers mistakenly view an oil change as the easy solution to avoid a breakdown, when in fact, it’s only a small fraction of the maintenance needed on a regular basis. What Does Preventative Maintenance Include? Preventative maintenance is an oil change, plus much more. Our PM program is designed after the DOT inspection to keep you compliant, and can also help identify many conditions that might be reducing your fuel mileage and/or building up to an unexpected breakdown, including: Dirty air filters Improperly inflated tires Slipping clutches Improperly adjusted brakes Clogged fuel filters Clogged radiators Cracked or slipping belts Inoperative lighting Leaking wheel seals Broken leaf springs Many drivers and fleet managers bring their trucks to On-Site because we’re able to complete preventative maintenance during the overnight hours, with experienced technicians inspecting the vehicle(s) from bumper to bumper. Snap Out of the “Repair by Breakdown” Mentality Why wait for your truck to break down? Instead, you can maintain it proactively, simply by scheduling preventative maintenance at On-Site, overnight, with no downtime. Part of being The Better Choice for Truck and Bus Repair is not only fixing problems, but also avoiding them altogether whenever possible. Contact us to schedule preventative maintenance for your truck and/or fleet. Prev Next LATEST FROM ON-SITE Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 20 March 2020 The Better Choice for School Bus Repair 03 March 2020 On-Site Wins New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Truck & Bus Repair Bid 28 October 2019 Thank You 18 September 2019 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Fleet Downtime 23 January 2019 Preventative Maintenance vs. Oil Change: Which is Better? 29 November 2018 Preventative Maintenance Can Help You Save Fuel 26 October 2018 Minimize Fleet Downtime with Overnight Truck Repair 25 September 2018 Call Us 732.651.1600 Email Us robf@on-sitefleetservice.com Shop Hours 7AM - 12 Midnight Lakewood and Kenilworth locations will be open until 8pm. Electrical Exhaust Systems Suspension Work Fuel Injection Lighting system Coolant Service Vehicle Fluids Chassis Lube Air Filter Replacement Clutch Repairs Vehicle Preventative Maintenance State Diesel Opacity Inspection Air Conditioning Service General Truck Repair Tune Ups Oil Change & Lubrication Brake Service Battery Replacement Belt & Hose Replacement Transmission Service Computer Diagnosis Testing Overhead doors Lift Gates FHWA–DOT Inspections Blog NAPA Warranty Service Hours Locations Request service Join Our Email List For Email Newsletters you can trust. © Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved by ON-SITE Fleet Service.