Needing a mobile diesel mechanic?
For every dollar spent on a diesel mechanic for routine maintenance, it’s saving thousands of dollars in avoidable repair bills in the future. The team at Reid Diesel Services About Us | Reid Diesel Services have come up with common signs, warning you that your plant and equipment may need servicing, as well as systems you can implement to prevent costly repairs.
Common issues experienced and why you should keep up with regular servicing:
Excessive fuel consumption
High fuel consumption? It’s possible that you’ve got faulty fuel injectors, dirty air filters or poor-quality engine oil. Identifying the true reason and correcting it, will save you money avoid costly repairs.
Leaking oil
Understanding risks associated with an oil leak is important and although preventing oil leaks altogether is desirable, it is not always achievable. There are several reasons your equipment could be leaking oil. A few of the main causes for oil leaks can include old or aging machinery, incorrect installation of components or parts, high pressure, or corrosion of metal components. Plant and equipment are thoroughly inspected at each service by our qualified diesel mechanics, identifying any of these issues. Anything alarming will be documented in a condition report.
Overheating
Monitoring your machines coolant temperature is extremely important and cleaning your radiator should be a regular part of your machine’s maintenance. If a machine is used in high dust conditions, it can experience overheating issues. Contaminants in the air such as grass, paper, plastics, and leaves have a high chance of getting caught in the radiator.
Regularly blowing out the radiator core with an air compressor will help release most debris caught, but it can be recommended to completely remove it to ensure it is totally free from debris if regularly blowing out the radiator isn’t doing the job.
Systems you should implement to prevent costly repairs
Keep your equipment clean
Over time dirt, dust and debris will accumulate on your equipment. Keeping your equipment clean is paramount. At the end of each day, clean your equipment thoroughly. Not only does it look good, it’s good for your gear!
Adequately trained operators
Your machine/vehicle operator must be trained adequately. If not, your equipment is in danger of being damaged or they could injure themselves or someone else. Proper training allows an operator to understand the limitations of your machinery and ensures the correct safety measures are followed.
Maintain your plant and equipment
Earthmoving equipment that is not adequately maintained by a qualified diesel mechanic, is a risk to your business’s profitability and to your employee’s safety. Small issues that aren’t repaired could lead to a huge problem that can be extremely costly to fix or replace. This is why having a preventative maintenance plan or regular servicing schedule is so important.
The Service Sticker
Forget when your machine or truck was last serviced? Our diesel mechanics have a service sticker placed at every service. If your plant and equipment does not have a service sticker or you are unsure when it is due for routine maintenance, Contact Us | Reid Diesel Services we would be more than happy to assist.
A Condition/Service Report
Reid Diesel Services diesel mechanics complete a detailed and comprehensive condition report at each service. Keeping a record of your machine’s condition is paramount, ensuring your plant and equipment is in optimum condition. A condition report allows you to keep track of defects associated with your equipment and allows you to fix minor issues before they become a costly expense.
Although we supply you with a detailed condition report after each service, we recommend you keep a personal equipment maintenance log to ensure you’re keeping track of your plant and equipment maintenance and servicing schedules.
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