MAD about MAINTENANCE: 2010 engines reclaim lost fuel economy, but still struggle with maintenance needs

摘要

IT SEEMS LIKE A CLASSIC CASE OF TAKING THE GOOD WITH THE BAD. Fleets with engines built to meet the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 emission standards are reclaiming some of the fuel economy enjoyed before the addition of components like exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems. But they still can't seem to escape a steep increase in purchase prices and higher maintenance costs, maintenance managers were told during the annual meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council.