Fleet Maintenance & Repair Flashcards
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A fleet manager wants to extend vehicle lifecycles to reduce capital costs. Which maintenance practice MOST directly supports this goal?
Answer: Strict adherence to manufacturer-recommended fluid change intervals and thorough inspections
Consistent, timely maintenance prevents cumulative wear damage that accelerates component failure and shortens useful vehicle life.
In a fleet maintenance context, 'deferred maintenance' refers to:
Answer: Maintenance scheduled beyond its due date to manage short-term budget constraints
Deferred maintenance is the intentional postponement of needed repairs or services, which accumulates risk and typically increases long-term costs.
A coolant system pressure test on a fleet vehicle is used to identify:
Answer: Leaks in the cooling system including the head gasket, hoses, and radiator
A pressure test pressurizes the cooling system to reveal leaks that may not be visible during a visual inspection.
Which telematics data point is MOST useful for identifying vehicles that need unscheduled brake inspections?
Answer: Hard braking event frequency
High hard-braking frequency accelerates brake wear and indicates vehicles that should be inspected ahead of their scheduled PM interval.
When a fleet vehicle's DTC (diagnostic trouble code) is cleared without repairing the underlying fault, what typically happens?
Answer: The MIL (malfunction indicator light) will illuminate again once the fault conditions recur
Clearing a code without fixing the problem only resets the ECM temporarily; the code returns when the fault conditions are detected again.
A fleet manager is evaluating tire vendors and receives a quote offering a lower per-tire price but a shorter treadwear warranty. The BEST analytical approach is to calculate:
Answer: Cost per mile or cost per tread depth unit over the expected life
Cost per mile (or per 32nd of tread) normalizes tire costs across different life expectancies, revealing true value regardless of purchase price.
Which practice BEST supports accurate vehicle maintenance history records in a fleet management information system (FMIS)?
Answer: Requiring technicians to close work orders with parts used, labor time, and defect codes at point of repair
Real-time work order closure with complete data entry by technicians ensures accurate, complete maintenance histories essential for lifecycle analysis.