Precautions for Summer Season - VOLVO Buses

During summer season due to the extreme heat, precautionary measures need to be taken to minimize Engine Over-heat complaints and to prevent its consequential damages

Following are a few check points which can be done to safeguard the Buses to make sure of its optimum performance during summers :

• Check the Radiator condition and Intercooler fins for air passage. Clean the fins by air on alternate days to avoid blockages. If required carry out the radiator overhauling. Make a chart to carry out radiator fins cleaning for all the vehicles in depot and verified by AWS/Charge men for better follow ups. 
• Check the Radiator auxiliary tank and Retarder hose pipes, replace the hose pipe and clamp if required. 
• Check Coolant condition and replace at 2nd Annual services. Check Coolant pump leakage, fan clutch function, fan belt condition and replace if required.
• Inspect engine compartment body condition and heat shield of turbo charger to avoid heat transfer to the saloon.
• Check Air Filter element & hose pipe condition, if choked, replace the filter elements.
• Check the tappet clearance and carry out the tappet adjustment as per the schedule. 
• Check all the wiring harness routing and hangings, particularly at Engine compartment, battery and air filter side. Insulate the opened wires and carry out proper routing to avoid short circuit and consequential damages. 
• Check the battery, battery pole, terminal condition and follow the schedule. Apply petroleum jelly and recheck the mountings. 
• Instruct driver to have a watch on the dashboard warning signal and to stop the engine if necessary to avoid damages to the engine. 
• Instruct the electrician to check the dashboard warning lamp and gauges proper working condition in all the vehicles.
• Keep one radiator and Intercooler in stock as float for emergencies.
• The fast moving parts like Coolant pump, Radiator hose pipe, Clamps, Retarder hose, Fan Belt, Auxiliary Coolant Tank to be kept in stock.