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In previous articles, we have shown the degree to which diesel technology has cleaned up its act. As of 2010, all large (Type C & D) school buses are required to meet the same emissions standards. From a certification standpoint, clean-diesel emissions are 90 percent cleaner at the tailpipe than they were 10 years ago […]
Read MoreCustomer service is at the heart of the Carolina Thomas culture, and a phone call is often the first interaction customers have with the company. Thanks to Jan Reynolds, receptionist and administrative assistant, customers receive a warm, enthusiastic greeting and knowledgeable assistance.
Read MoreSPONSORED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES Original article published on April 18, 2017 in SchoolBusFleet.com. “We are hearing a lot about alternative fuel in the industry right now,” said Caley Edgerly, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses. “However, instead of focusing on the alternative fuel trends, school districts should be talking about which school bus operates […]
Read MoreToday there is much discussion in the school bus industry about alternative fuels. For many, the consideration of “green” fuels includes propane, compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. Diesel is often excluded or discounted in the discussion of clean fuels. But today’s diesel technology is not the diesel of 20, 15 or even 10 years […]
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Easy service and maintenance is another way Thomas Built Buses offers the lowest total cost of ownership in the school bus industry. In this video*, we’ll show you how to replace the warning light assembly and LED bulb on a Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus.
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Easy service and maintenance is another way Thomas Built Buses offers the lowest total cost of ownership in the school bus industry. In this video*, we’ll show you how to change the Air Disc Brake pads on a Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus.
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Bus technology is constantly changing, and any given bus fleet can have a wide range of models that require specific knowledge for accurate servicing, repair, and parts replacement. To make the most of your investment and keep your buses on the road, it’s crucial for service technicians and parts specialists to stay up-to-date.
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Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 buses delivered in 2016 and after come equipped with LED interior dome lights. This video* will show you how to replace the individual LED bulb versus the whole light assembly. A similar process can be used to replace incandescent bulbs.
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Changes to engine coolant are always important for school bus technicians to be aware of. New Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 buses now come equipped with Nitrite Free OAT Extended Life Coolant (ELC).
Read MoreVinny Rivera, Service and Training Manager at Carolina Thomas, was born with a curiosity to discover what made things tick. “When I was a kid, I disassembled every toy I had just to see how they worked,” says Rivera. That passion led to a career in automotive technology, and later bus technology and service.
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