A vehicle workshop equipment preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the vehicle workshop equipment fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for vehicle workshop equipment (: two-post lift, wheel aligner and tyre changer), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as vehicle lift, two post lift, car lift, wheel aligner.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Vehicle workshop equipment preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check lift arms, locks and safety latches before use; check for hydraulic leaks | 5 min |
| Weekly | Lubricate columns and carriage; check cables or chains; clean the machines | 15 min |
| Monthly | Check hydraulic oil, hoses and anchor bolts; check wheel aligner calibration | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Check cable or chain wear, safety locks and synchronisation | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Check tyre changer and balancer calibration with a test weight | 90 min |
| Annual | Annual thorough examination and load test of the lift by a competent person | 120 min |
Vehicle workshop equipment maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one vehicle workshop equipment needs about 58 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual thorough examination and load test of the lift by a competent person” at 120 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 5 min | 30.4 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 15 min | 13.0 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 90 min | 3.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 120 min | 2.0 h |
What goes wrong on a vehicle workshop equipment without preventive maintenance
- Arm and lock wear
- Cable or chain stretch
- Hydraulic leaks
- Anchor bolt loosening
What to watch between services
- Arms, locks and safety latches
- Cables or chains
- Hydraulic oil and anchor bolts
Safety and statutory notes for vehicle workshop equipment maintenance
Vehicle lifts need a periodic examination by a competent person. Use the safety latch before working under a vehicle.
Where a vehicle workshop equipment preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for automotive plants · maintenance software for automotive
- Preventive maintenance schedule for warehouses, logistics and ports
- Preventive maintenance schedule for railways, metro, airports and depots
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Run this vehicle workshop equipment schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a vehicle workshop equipment be serviced?
In our schedule a vehicle workshop equipment has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual thorough examination and load test of the lift by a competent person”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in vehicle workshop equipment preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check lift arms, locks and safety latches before use; check for hydraulic leaks”, “Lubricate columns and carriage; check cables or chains; clean the machines”, “Check hydraulic oil, hoses and anchor bolts; check wheel aligner calibration”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a vehicle workshop equipment need per year?
About 58 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free vehicle workshop equipment maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.