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IN THE BAY
Implementing
an efficient
oil prog
in four
Purchasing, inventory,
analysis, and dispensing
all play vital roles
in an efficient oil
and lubrication
program.
By Seth Skydel
[ IN VEHICLE ]
R
14 Fleet Maintenance | December 2021
ising oil prices are making headlines again.
Impacted by a global pandemic, economic issues,
and geopolitical factors, as well as weather-related
events, we tend to think of them as mainly
affecting the price of fuel. That's understandable,
considering the large role that fuel cost plays as
the second-highest line-item for fleets.
Oil prices, however, also impact the cost of
engine oils and gear lubricants that are essential
to the functioning of components in trucks
and constitute a measurable part of the cost
of preventive maintenance. On the road, fleets
will alter fuel efficiency and costs by addressing
equipment specifications, routing, and driver
training, which can hold down the impact of
higher fuel prices; equally
effective measures in the
shop can also offset oil and
lubricant expenses.
To start, commercial vehicle maintenance
providers should focus on four key areas.
1. Purchasing practices
The first way to keep costs down is by identifying
the right product for the powertrain and the
vendor best-suited to supply it.
" Fleets need to first look at the requirements
set by their OEMs for approved lubricants to
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of december2021

From the Editor – Hitched Up: Maintaining Optimism in 2022
Equipment: Treading Carefully: Overcoming tire supply and maintenance issues
In the Bay: Implementing an efficient oil program in four steps
Shop Operations: Navigating the parts predicament
Technology Trends: Preparing for dual SCR
Drivetrain: E-axles shift miantenance focus
Management: Addressing the 'why' of preventive maintenance
Economic Outlook: Untangling the supply chains
Diagnostics: ADAS calibration: a matter of millimeters
Guide to Diagnostic Process and Tools
Tools & Equipment
Fleet Parts & Components
Classifieds
Guest Editorial: Diagnostic tools are a technician's sidekick
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december2021 - From the Editor – Hitched Up: Maintaining Optimism in 2022
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december2021 - Equipment: Treading Carefully: Overcoming tire supply and maintenance issues
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december2021 - In the Bay: Implementing an efficient oil program in four steps
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december2021 - Shop Operations: Navigating the parts predicament
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december2021 - Technology Trends: Preparing for dual SCR
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december2021 - Drivetrain: E-axles shift miantenance focus
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december2021 - Management: Addressing the 'why' of preventive maintenance
december2021 - Economic Outlook: Untangling the supply chains
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december2021 - Diagnostics: ADAS calibration: a matter of millimeters
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december2021 - Guide to Diagnostic Process and Tools
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december2021 - Guest Editorial: Diagnostic tools are a technician's sidekick
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