11 Popular Myths About Vehicle Maintenance

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11 Popular Myths About Vehicle Maintenance
Author Tithi Agarwal
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Published August 25, 2023
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• What is Vehicle Maintenance?
• Some Common and Not-so-Common Myths Around
  Vehicle Maintenance
• Engine Oil Change Aher Every 5000 km
• Tyre Alignment/Balancing Necessary at Every
  Service
• Winter Ready!
• Premium Fuel for Normal Vehicles
• Vehicle Batery Automatically Reacharges Post a
  Jump Start
• Replace All 4 Tyres at the Same Time

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There are a lot of myths surrounding vehicle
maintenance, which is costing ?eet and vehicle
owners money and vehicle health. Its time we
clear the air.
Well, well, well! Are you too googling things
about your vehicles maintenance and ?nding it
hard to differentiate between facts and
myths? This aint fun! Not ignoring the fact
that vehicle health is probably the most
important thing for ?eet-enabled businesses and
logistics industries, we have decided to be the
myth busters. Myth busters in town! Hop on for
a factful journey with our article! Now, what I
want is Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing
but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life.
Charles Dickens, Hard Times
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gomlicyyth. balloons, its best to know what
exactly vehicle maintenance stands
for. VehiAclcecmepatintenance means vehicle and
equipment rehabilitation, mechanical repairs,
painting, fueling and lubrication. Preventive
maintenance is vital to keep your vehicles
running smoothly and continuously for a longer
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time. Logistics or transportation ?rms need to
rigorously follow ?eet maintenance schedules to
improve vehicles fuel
average, performance, longevity and durability.
Some Common and Not-so-Common Myths Around
Vehicle Maintenance
Here are some of the myths that we feel need to
be debunked
1. Engine Oil Change After Every 5000 km All
vehicles need to change the oil every 5000 km-
this is one of the most common myths about oil
drain interval.. In fact, every vehicle has a
different oil replacement interval period. For
example, German-made vehicles usually need an
oil change at 15000 Km, whereas Japanese vehicles
require oil drain at 10000 Km. The best way to
tackle this problem is by sticking to OEMs
suggested oil change interval mentioned in the
company manual. To avoid missing out on your oil
change appointment, you can opt for ?eet
management software that will send vehicle
maintenance reminders.
2. Tyre Alignment/Balancing Necessary at Every
Service Whenever you send your vehicle for
service, the mechanic might suggest adjusting
your vehicles tyre alignment and balancing.
Dont fall for the trap. Because alignment and
balancing are only required when the vehicle
pulls to either side, and this has nothing to do
with the kilometres travelled. Some factors to
consider before going for alignment and balancing
done Did the truck hit something hard, like a
pothole, curb etc.? Is there uneven wearing of
tyres? Is the steering wheel not turning
easily? The steering wheel is remaining at a
certain angle despite the fact drivers are
driving straight. Are you getting new tires? Did
you change the components of the suspension?
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Many ?eet managers consider replacing their
vehicles engine oil, tyres, and batteries during
winter. This is an absolute myth for you to
spend big bucks. Modern-day vehicles are well
equipped with technology/machinery that is
winter-ready or cold starts. There is no need for
an oil change to suit the weather outside. In
fact, your wheel bearings and transmission need
movement to warm up completely running the
engine before driving in cold weather has no
actual bene?t other than heating up the interior.
Idling the vehicle is a waste of money
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Privacy Policy. 4. Premium Fuel for Normal
Vehicles ThisAocnceeipstour favourite myth about
vehicle ?eet maintenance using high-octane fuel
to increase the performance of a normal vehicle.
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Fact check, please!
Modern-day vehicles run smoothly even on regular
quality fuel. Using premium fuel will not harm
the vehicle but will also not improve its
performance- you will just waste your coins.
Premium fuel is best recommended for high-
performance vehicles with hotter engines.
5. Vehicle Battery Automatically Reacharges Post
a Jump Start If your vehicle loses battery
charge, you can always jump-start it to get
moving again. But this is a myth that the
battery is 100 charged and ready for a long
drive. Interior accessories like a heater, music
systems, etc., consume most of the charging. The
fact is that you have to send your vehicles to a
garage for vehicle maintenance, where they can
ensure that the battery is fully charged.
6. Replace All 4 Tyres at the Same Time
Expensive Myth! No, you do not need to bear such
a heavy price simultaneously. Replace individual
tires as needed as long as they are of the same
brand, model and size as the rest of the tires.
Ensure the tires are rotated at every other oil
change to elongate their lifetime. This section
is a double myth-buster. If you are thinking of
purchasing a new tire just because you have a ?at
tire, stop. A mechanic can usually plug the hole
if the puncture only damages the sidewall or is
greater than a quarter inch in diameter. The
patch will keep the moisture out of the steel
belts and restore your tires airtightness.
7. Wash Your Car with Dish or Laundry Soap
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Oh, the blasphemy! The pristine shine of
vehicles gets washed away when you decide to
clean your vehicles with detergent or dish soap.
This is undoubtedly good for getting all the
grease off your dishes and clothes. Detergent and
dish soap strip the wax coating off the vehicles
coating over time, that could lead to paint
chipping and even rust marks. Maintaining the
outer coat/shine of the trucks and other vehicles
is very much part of vehicle maintenance.
8. Roll Down the Windows Instead of Using the Air
Conditioner for Better Fuel Economy Its not a
myth that air conditioning does burn more fuel.
But rolling down the windows creates additional
drag and air resistance, which burns
comparatively more fuel. In the end, both methods
burn fuel- its up to the ?eet owners to do what
they prefer (quick reminder sweating and
irritated drivers are not ideal for driving)
9. Refueling in the Morning Saves You Money on
Gas A lot of expanding and contracting occurs
during heat and cold weather conditions. This has
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tup in the morning(cooler hours) might free them
some extra fuel. But the truth is that gasoline
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10. AScucgegpet sted Maintenance Schedules are
Purely Designed to Make You Spend More
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Auto repair shops like to keep your vehicles
tuned up year after year, so they suggest a
maintenance schedule, such as once or twice a
year. Some ?eet owners might think that this is
just another way for garages to make money off
them. But in reality, it is to ensure that the
trucks get preventive maintenance to avoid big
repair jobs.
But suppose you are a ?eet owner who is still not
convinced. Why not trust software like vehicle
maintenance software, which, too, can form
schedules and provide preventive maintenance data
after monitoring the operational activities your
vehicle?
11. Modern Cars Require No Maintenance The latest
?eet technology is built to minimise the burden
of vehicle maintenance on owners as much as
possible. But this doesnt mean that ?eet owners
never have to bring it in for servicing. Electric
?eet maintenance is far simpler because their
simple engine requires less frequent
maintenance. Regular maintenance is necessary to
optimise your vehicles health and improve the
?eets performance. Using vehicle maintenance
software can take on the burden of scheduling and
keeping up with the alerts and multiple
parameters, which might indicate taking the
vehicle for repair.
Keep Your Car Running With Top-Notch Vehicle
Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance is a crucial part of
owning/operating/depending on a ?eet. But there
are a lot of myths and misconceptions about how
you can take care of the trucks, and giving in to
them can cost ?eet owners a lot of money and
downtime. Knowing the facts behind these myths
can help you avoid them. If you, too, are
looking for the best vehicle maintenance for your
vehicles, then look no further. TrackoBit can
help you with analytical dashboards and help
form a connection with not only the exterior
health but also the internal health of each
vehicle in the ?eet.
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