When construction happens year-round, there's less time for maintenance. Get tips from our experts to streamline your maintenance program year-round.

In warmer climates where construction takes place year-round, fleet managers don't have the benefit of an off-season to focus on maintenance. Instead, it's important to create a streamlined program that you can execute on and off the job site, ensuring your equipment runs smoothly season after season.

By implementing an effective maintenance program, you'll maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime, helping you hit project deadlines and budgets. Check out the latest tips from our regional Mobil experts on maintenance practices to keep your projects on track in an on-season that never stops.

1. Choose the right lubrication products

From torrential rains to hurricane-force winds, through high heat and vast temperature swings – you need your construction equipment to perform day in and day out. For optimal performance, you need lubricants that provide optimal protection for premature wear.  For fleets that are always on the move, our experts recommend heavier grade lubricants as they provide better engine wear resistance. 

Synthetic blend lubricants are a blend of conventional, mineral-based products and synthetic oils that are more chemically stable. Synthetic blends offer better protection than conventional oil, but at a lower cost than a full synthetic. Our experts tend to recommend these oils, such as Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40, so fleet managers see the benefits of a higher quality lubricant without shouldering extra costs.

2. Consolidate your products

Construction fleets aren't uniform, with most made up of equipment from a variety of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This can cause headaches for maintenance, with overcomplicated plans featuring a slew of products that perform the same job in different equipment.

For fleets that operate all year, Mobil experts recommend consolidating products wherever possible. When you're tackling maintenance from the job site, consolidation means fewer products on the lube truck and maximized maintenance efficiency. Not to mention you won't be left to track, handle and store excess inventory.

New lubricant technology has allowed Mobil to create oils that can be used across several components, offering the opportunity for simplified maintenance programs and streamlined inventory management processes.

3. Use predictive maintenance strategies to boost efficiency

Predictive maintenance tools like Mobil℠ Lubricant Analysis can help you analyze oil quality—allowing you to detect problems before breakdowns occur. For construction fleets in warmer climates, our Mobil experts recommend using an oil analysis program to identify the current health of your products and extend drain intervals where possible, keeping your fleet running smoothly and minimizing unnecessary downtime.

Thanks to our close relationships with equipment builders and extensive knowledge of industry standards, our program helps you get the most value out of your data. From reliable predictive information to recommended action plans and on-site support from our engineers, an oil analysis program can help cut costs and maximize your fleets' uptime.

Ready to streamline your maintenance program? Our Mobil experts can help you pick out the right products, consolidate your product mix and optimize storage and handling logistics to streamline your maintenance program.