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GSA Fleet Vehicle Preventive Maintenance: Long Term Care

Timely preventive maintenance is the key to driving a safe and reliable vehicle that will serve you better and fulfill your transportation needs.

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07/19/2022

GSA Fleet Vehicle Preventive Maintenance: Long Term Care

Timely preventive maintenance is the key to driving a safe and reliable vehicle that will serve you better and fulfill your transportation needs.

Scheduled Preventive Maintenance. GSA Fleet establishes preventive maintenance schedules for every vehicle in its fleet. Most new vehicles come equipped with an oil life system (OLS). If your vehicle has an OLS, have the engine oil changed when the dashboard light illuminates to signify the need for an oil change. Do not wait for a notification from GSA or reset the light before having the oil changed. If a year has passed since the vehicle’s last oil change, GSA Fleet will send an email notification to per

Engine Oil. Re-refined engine oil is preferred if available and cost effective. Otherwise, request conventional, American Petroleum Institute (API)-certified engine oil. Vendor questions should be referred to the MCC.

Diesel Vehicles / Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) / Regeneration. Most diesel vehicles require periodic regeneration of the DPF, which is the process of burning off excess soot from the filter. Drivers will be alerted to perform regeneration by a warning light and should follow the steps listed in the owner’s manual to complete the regeneration. Ignoring the warning light or performing incomplete regeneration may result in the engine shutting down and possible damage to the DPF and/or engine. Charges incur

Recalls. You must take immediate action when you receive notification, electronically or via mail, of an open, actionable safety recall or field service action affecting your vehicle. Upon receipt of a notification, contact your supporting dealer for that vehicle to ensure that parts are on hand and to make an appointment to have the defect remedied. Failure to respond promptly to safety recall notifications could lead to death and/or injury of Federal employees, contractors, and the general public as well

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