Regular Maintenance That Helps Fuel Efficiency
You probably realize that fuel prices are higher than they have been in all of 2021 and 2022.
With gasoline and diesel at record high prices, anything that helps fuel efficiency is welcome for businesses that rely on fuel to operate. In today’s blog, we’re going to make some suggestions on specific things in regular bus maintenance that can improve your fuel efficiency.
Tires
Tire inspection is something that would always be checked as part of regular maintenance. What you may not realize is that tires that are not inflated to the appropriate pressure create drag and negatively affect your fuel efficiency. Now, more than ever, it is very important that all your tires are in good shape and inflated properly.
Engine Tune-Ups
Yes, having your engine tuned up to work at its best will improve your fuel efficiency. Whenever something is off in your engine, and the bus engine has to work harder than it should, this will lower your fuel efficiency.
Motor Oil
Having the correct motor oil for your bus, and the right amount of it is critical for engine performance and fuel efficiency. Even a slight pin leak can affect your fuel efficiency. Checking everyone oil related is very important during bus maintenance.
There are a hundred reasons why regular maintenance with experienced and professional bus mechanics is critical for your bus’s performance, safety, and efficiency. Never skimp on regular maintenance.
If you want to improve your bus’s fuel efficiency, talk our service department. Call us toll-free in western Canada at (888) 416-9333. We have been in this business for over 30 years, and we are a trusted dealers, supplying and servicing all kinds of buses, both new and used, for important businesses like BC Transit.
Dynamic Specialty Vehicles has been supplying and servicing mid-sized buses for over 30 years. We have branches in Metro Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary that service British Columbia and Alberta. With long-term contracts with demanding clients like BC Ambulance and BC Transit, Dynamic Specialty Vehicles knows how to keep their clients safe and their buses running smoothly.
If you have any questions about this article or would like further information about buses and/or services, please call us on our Toll-Free number, (888) 416-9333.