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Car Auto Repairs of Texas

Guide · 6 min read

How Often Should Fleet Vehicles Be Serviced?

The short answer

Fleet vehicles should get preventive maintenance every 5,000 miles or 3 months — whichever comes first — including oil, filters, tire rotation, brake and fluid inspection. High-mileage delivery and contractor vehicles in Texas heat often need 3,000–4,000 mile intervals.

Preventive maintenance schedules that cut downtime for Texas business fleets. This guide covers Recommended fleet PM schedule; The real cost of downtime; Building a fleet maintenance program so you can describe the problem and decide what to check next.

Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Repair: a closer look

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Illustration of a technician inspecting a vehicle on a lift

Hands-on inspection

A hands-on inspection helps connect the driver's symptoms with the vehicle's condition.

Illustration of a technician using a diagnostic scanner

Computer diagnostics

A fault code identifies a system to investigate, not necessarily a part to replace.

Illustration of a technician checking an engine oil dipstick

Oil level checks

Use your vehicle's handbook for the correct oil specification and checking procedure.

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Recommended fleet PM schedule

A-service every 5,000 miles: oil, filter, rotation, inspection. B-service every 15,000: add air filters, brake service check, fluid tests. C-service every 30,000+: transmission, coolant, and spark plug service as needed.

The real cost of downtime

Every day a work truck sits idle costs lost revenue. Scheduled PM catches small failures before they strand a driver.

Building a fleet maintenance program

Track service by VIN, schedule after hours, and consolidate invoicing. Car Auto Repairs of Texas offers fleet programs with late hours until 11:45 PM.

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Frequently asked questions

Commercial vehicles over 10,001 lbs GVWR in interstate commerce do.

Yes, we're open late seven days.

Yes, based on volume.

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