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2013 BUS MAINTENANCE SURVEY THE LISTS WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 BIGGEST ISSUES IN THE SHOP? For superior and reliable performance… You can trust the Federal-Mogul Family of Brands 1. Electrical (issues/training) 2. Engines/Transmissions 3. HVAC Systems 4. Brakes (changes/failures) 5. Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems 6. Training 7. Parts 8. Staffing 9. Technological Equipment (fareboxes, GPS, destination signs, etc.) 10. Leaks METRO's Top 5 was expanded to 10 and saw electrical issues/warnings dethroning the previous number one, parts, which included availability, lead times and frequent failures. While parts fell out, exhaust gas recirculation systems cracks the top five. TOP 5 PARTS YOU BUY THE MOST OF? 1. Filters 2. Brakes 3. Fluids 4. Lights 5. Tires New this year, METRO asked what are the top parts agencies are buying the most of, with filters topping the list. Approximately 67% of agencies also reported they are purchasing even more parts as their fleets begin to age due to financial instability. Mile after mile, Federal-Mogul has the products for your commercial vehicle needs. Agencies responding to this year's survey varied in size, with the largest maintaining 5,695 buses and the smallest five. ©2013 Federal-Mogul Corporation, Southfield, MI 48033 30 < mETRO mAGAZINE MAY 2013 metro-magazine.com