Hidden costs associated with changing the oil in mobile equipment and trucks costs fleets thousands of dollars each year, and you probably don’t even realize it. These expenses include lost production, proper staff training, oil change equipment, consumable supplies as well as their disposal, labor, testing, and inspection. For fleet managers looking to lower these maintenance costs, switching to a new oil change system could significantly improve ROI.
Parker QuickFit Oil Change System, a new way of delivering a faster, cleaner, and safer oil change every time, increases profitability. Here are 5 ways the system can boost your bottom line:
1. LIMIT DOWNTIME
Pulling a vehicle or piece of equipment out of its regular rotation is expensive. Downtime is the enemy, because each minute these assets are offline, the fleet loses revenue. Even a routine oil change takes equipment out of commission for at least an hour.
The QuickFit Oil Change System delivers a faster, cleaner oil change in as little as 30 minutes, instead of an hour. What does a time reduction of about 50% mean? It means the vehicle will return to full operation faster and back to generating revenue.
2. REDUCE CONSUMABLES
Changing oil sounds simple enough, but as you know, many consumable supplies, accessories, tools, and equipment are necessary to complete the process. There’s an enhanced risk that an oil spill may occur, impacting workers and the environment.
QuickFit can deliver a safe, efficient, and single-point oil change through an accessible, single connection point that allows the oil to drain directly from the vehicle to the final waste containment for complete control. As a result, there’s a significant reduction in oil change costs.
3. CUT LABOR COSTS
A traditional oil change seems pretty straightforward. Unfortunately, there are many steps to getting the job done right. QuickFit alleviates these challenges. The system reduces oil change times by 50% with a three-step standardized process to purge, evac, and refill the oil system. As a result, the fleet will experience lower labor costs per oil change and greater technician productivity. That’s good news during these times of labor shortages.
4. STANDARDIZE THE PROCESS
Each OEM, make, and model has engine configurations for equipment that change every few years. That means technicians should be trained on all types of engine compartments to complete the task effectively.
Whether you’re a skilled technician or trainee, there’s minimum training involved with the QuickFit system. A three-step process to purge, evacuate, and refill oil ensures oil changes can be completed correctly and hassle-free every time.
5. PROTECT EQUIPMENT
A traditional oil change presents several risks that could jeopardize the performance and longevity of equipment, affecting workflow and costs. By simplifying the process, the QuickFit system minimizes safety hazard risks as well as maintains the integrity of machines and equipment by eliminating potential oil contamination or machine damage.
Parker’s QuickFit Oil Change System provides a straightforward solution, simplifying routine maintenance while increasing productivity and eliminating the risk of spills and contamination.
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