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Fleet Maintenance

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1. What are the Shop’s hours of Service?

The Main Repair Shop is open from Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Service Station is open 24/6 and closed on Sunday, for oil changes, tire work and minor automotive repairs.

2. What if my vehicle has a break down and I cannot get in touch with anyone in the Shop?

From 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., please call 761-7931. After 5:00 p.m., please call 761-7935. If you are unable to reach anyone, call 720-5000.

3. How often is my vehicle scheduled for Preventive Maintenance?

Most of the City fleet is on a 12-14 month cycle for complete maintenance. Central Services staff refers to this as a “PM-C.” The vehicle will be scheduled for this downtime, and you will be notified in advance. Police patrol cars are usually scheduled on a 6-7 month rotation for PM-C work. If a repair needs to be made, however, do not wait for the scheduled PM-C to get the problem corrected.

4. How can I find out if my City vehicle is ready?

Call 761-7926 to check the status of any unit at Central Services for repair or maintenance.

5. How often does my oil need to be changed?

The oil needs to be changed every 5,000 miles for most vehicles. Units equipped with hour meters should follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. If you have any questions, please contact the Automotive Service Coordinator at 761-7935.

6. What air pressure should I maintain in my tires?

Staff Cars: 35 PSI
Patrol Cars & Pickups: 44 PSI
Large Trucks: 110-120 PSI
Other Equipment: Contact the Service Station at 761-7935

(Fleet Maintenance is responsible for maintenance and repairs to City vehicles. Please contact 761-7926 if you have any questions or concerns.)

7. Is it okay to use another vehicle’s gas card if I can’t find mine?

This causes complications. Central Services keeps close track of each unit’s performance and expenditures. Please contact the Service Station staff if you need fuel immediately. If a fuel key needs to be reprogrammed, go to the Central Services administrative office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for assistance. If you have a problem with a fuel key after hours, leave the fuel key with the Service Station staff. The Service Station staff will need the unit number and the mileage/hours of that unit. Please give the Service Station 24 hours to have the key reprogrammed before you stop by to pick it up.

8. What do I do if the fuel pumps are not working?

Contact the Service Station staff immediately for assistance.

9. Who do I see for a license tag or registration for a City of Wichita Falls vehicle?

Contact Central Services staff at 761-7640 or stop by the Central Services administration office.

10. When is the City Auction?

The City of Wichita Falls auctions its used equipment on the website Govdeals.com

11. As a vendor, who do I contact about doing business with Central Services?

Contact the City of Wichita Falls Purchasing Agent at 761-7466 or the Central Services Parts Room Manager at 761-7654.