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How do you apply preventive maintenance to your vehicles?
How do you apply preventive maintenance to your vehicles?
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How do you apply preventive maintenance to your vehicles?

04.07.2023

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Whether in public works, agriculture, road haulage or forestry, regular maintenance of your fleet of vehicles is beneficial for your business: less downtime due to breakdowns, lower and controlled maintenance costs, and increased equipment availability. Among the existing maintenance methods, preventive maintenance is the one recommended by manufacturers. But how do you implement preventive maintenance?

Preventive maintenance and its benefits

A preventive maintenance plan is a recognised method of keeping machinery in good working order. It involves planning and carrying out regular inspections and maintenance to avoid breakdowns and unexpected downtime. This maintenance is generally based on a pre-established maintenance schedule that takes into account manufacturers' recommendations, the working time of the vehicle, its maintenance history and other data. It is the opposite of corrective (also known as "curative") maintenance, which is known for its repairs in the event of breakdown and its high cost.
Do you manage a fleet of vehicles? This type of preventive approach is suited to your business, where good asset management is essential to maintain your production and control your costs.
By anticipating technical problems, preventive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime, enabling you to maintain production and minimise repair costs. It also ensures that equipment operates reliably, and increases safety in the workplace.
In short, preventive maintenance is a proactive approach to managing your vehicle fleet. It enables companies to plan and control maintenance costs by reducing unplanned downtime and extending the life of assets. With regular inspections and maintenance, problems can be identified and resolved before they turn into major breakdowns. This results in:
  • ✅ Ensuring that equipment operates smoothly
  • ✅ Maximising safety and production
  • ✅ Save on vehicle downtime
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How do you set up preventive maintenance?

Implementing a preventive maintenance plan involves planning maintenance tasks according to a number of factors: manufacturers' recommendations, vehicle operating conditions, estimated mileage or operating time over a period, the age of the equipment, etc. Based on this data, you can plan your maintenance work according to a schedule tailored to your fleet.
To implement effective preventive maintenance, it is therefore important to :
  • Plan maintenance tasks based on specific data
  • Regularly monitor the condition of equipment and parts
  • Use management tools such as CMMS (Computer Aided Maintenance Management software)
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Simplify your stock management with HIFI FILTER®

Effective preventive maintenance requires good stock management of commonly used parts. Typically, these assets are classified by system type (hydraulic, air, fuel, etc.), manufacturer and vehicle type. What's more, acquiring them can be time-consuming. HIFI FILTER® maintenance kits can help.
Sorted by service interval, these kits contain all the parts you need to carry out complete maintenance on your equipment in a single reference. Here's a non-exhaustive list of what's inside: fuel filters, air filters, hydraulic filters, air/oil separator filters and oil filters, as well as other components such as seals, plugs, belts, circlips, bushes, screws and pressure valves.
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With a single reference, a single package and a single supplier, HIFI FILTER® maintenance kits simplify your purchasing process and your asset management. They save you time and money by meeting all your maintenance needs. You'll also see an increase in the availability and productivity of your equipment.
For a list of our available maintenance kits, please consult our dedicated catalogue.
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Good daily maintenance habits

In addition to scheduled maintenance, it is strongly recommended that you adopt maintenance reflexes frequently, even on a daily basis:
  • Clean the vehicle every day: Because they are used mainly in outdoor environments, construction and agricultural machinery are particularly exposed to dust, mud, dirt and other debris. These elements can clog up the various systems, damage components and cause breakdowns. Regular, even daily, cleaning of your vehicle will limit these risks. Make sure you also clean the inside of the cab, as debris can accumulate and impair the operator's visibility.
  • Lubricate axles frequently: Construction and agricultural machinery must be lubricated at regular intervals to prevent premature wear of mechanical parts. Lubrication reduces friction and protects against corrosion. There are specific lubricants for each type of part, such as oil for gears or grease for joints. Equipment manuals often indicate recommended lubrication intervals.

If you have any questions about the maintenance of your equipment, don't hesitate to contact our teams!
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