microGreen(R) Discusses Three Ways to Keep Disaster Recovery Vehicles on the Road
Oil filter company offers tips to reduce downtime, optimize vehicle lifespan.
- (1888PressRelease) January 16, 2013 - Valhalla, N.Y. - When a natural disaster hits, recovery vehicle fleets from utilities, maintenance companies and police departments must be able to get on the road and remain on the road for extended mileage in top condition. It is essential that these vehicles be ready on short notice to restore power, clean up damage from the disaster, and to get the area back up and running.
If the local fleets are inoperable due to damage, or the extent of the damage is overwhelming, external fleets are called in to support the workload, often being away from the garage and in use for longer periods of time.
Recovery support fleet struggles often include oil/gas availability and loss of power in the area, limiting the time and resources for regular maintenance. microGreen VP of Sales Darren Phillips shares three ways that disaster recovery vehicles can stay on the road and perform best when needed the most.
Have A Plan
Developing a disaster recovery plan helps provide guidance in times of emergency. Planning for access to vehicles, preparing the vehicles for extended service and emergency operations, and understanding how personnel will reach the fleet is important. Also, parts delivery can be disrupted, so having stock on-hand for common maintenance parts can make a huge difference.
Limit Maintenance Downtime
Natural disasters give little warning and even less of a prediction to the level of damage. By limiting fleet downtime, you can ensure your vehicles are ready to move when needed. Whether it is a utility vehicle that must restore lost power or a bucket truck to clean up fallen trees, it is imperative that response time is quick. The most common and disruptive maintenance to a fleet is the oil change. Increasing the time between oil change intervals can save a fleet hours of downtime. Use an extended performance oil filter like microGreen to extend the oil change interval to up to 30,000 miles.
Ensure Access to Fuel
If the natural disaster hits where your fleet is located or further away, it is always a good idea to have a backup plan for fuel. Many times, power outages, restricted delivery for tankers and local panic can make fuel difficult to obtain. Partnerships with distributors or organizing a disaster plan with a local fuel company can help keep the fleet on the road.
"Everybody plans. Fleet managers need to plan for the unknown then, when they have that under control, plan for the unbelievable because that is what is coming next," said Francis Hart, fleet manager for the Polk County Sheriff's department in Florida who has experienced 10 hurricanes in his career.
These tips extend beyond vehicle fleets to generators as well. When the power goes out after a natural disaster, generators must be in top condition and prepared to run for extended periods to support important facilities like hospitals, police stations and fire departments. These generators need tune ups, oil and fuel to run in times of need.
About microGreen
microGreenŽ Extended Performance Oil Filters is a technological breakthrough in engine oil filtration technology. The microGreen filter significantly reduces maintenance costs for both individual vehicles and fleets and is healthier for the environment by reducing oil consumption. The microGreen filter contains a standard filter media that captures the larger particles in the engine oil, while the patented microfilter system captures particles down to 2 microns in size, keeping the engine oil cleaner longer. This allows for oil to be changed up to every 30,000 miles versus the traditional 3,000 to 5,000-mile oil change. The microGreen oil filter has been overwhelmingly accepted by leading national and local fleets as a way to reduce costs associated with oil changes and protect the environment. The company is headquartered in Valhalla, NY. For more information, visit www.microGreenfilter.com.
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