For fleet operators, managing maintenance costs is a constant challenge. Vehicles powered by traditional fuels like gasoline and diesel often require frequent and expensive upkeep. 

However, fleets that switch to propane autogas can benefit from lower maintenance costs, longer engine life, and increased operational efficiency. Here’s how autogas can help reduce your fleet’s maintenance expenses.

Cleaner Burning Fuel Means Less Engine Wear

Propane autogas burns cleaner than gasoline and diesel, producing fewer carbon deposits and contaminants that can clog engine components. Diesel engines, in particular, require expensive emissions control systems like diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. With autogas, fleets eliminate these costly components and the maintenance required to keep them running efficiently.

Longer Oil Change Intervals

Because autogas burns cleanly, engine oil stays cleaner for longer, reducing the frequency of oil changes. Fewer oil changes mean lower labor costs, reduced downtime, and savings on oil and filter replacements. Over time, this can lead to significant cost reductions for high-mileage fleet vehicles.

Lower Repair Costs

Gasoline and diesel engines rely on complex systems like turbochargers, EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves, and diesel injectors, all of which require costly repairs and replacements. Autogas engines operate with simpler fuel delivery systems, possibly leading to fewer breakdowns and lower repair costs over a vehicle’s lifespan.

Extended Engine Life

Autogas engines typically last longer than gasoline or diesel engines because they experience less wear and tear. With fewer deposits building up in the engine, components like spark plugs, fuel injectors, and pistons remain in better condition for longer. This allows fleet operators to maximize the use of their vehicles before needing costly replacements.

Reduced Downtime = More Productivity

Fewer maintenance-related breakdowns mean vehicles spend more time on the road and less time in the shop. For fleet operators, this translates to higher productivity and better ROI on every vehicle in operation.

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