RECONDITIONED, USED, OR REMANUFACTURED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS; RE-REFINED OR SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL AND LUBRICANTS - 3628

The use of reconditioned, previously used, and/or remanufactured automotive parts can help reduce the cost of repairs to the State fleet and protect the environment. And, the use of re-refined or synthetic motor oil and lubricants can help reduce the State fleet’s petroleum consumption and protect the environment. Therefore, State agencies shall do the following when servicing fleet assets:

1. When servicing fleet vehicles state agencies shall request the use of re-refined or synthetic motor oil and other lubricants when available.
2. State agencies shall follow the vehicle manufacturers’ recommended oil change intervals for regular and synthetic oils as applicable. Because of improvements over the last several years in engine design and lubricants, the span between recommended oil change intervals has increased.
3. When repairing fleet vehicles state agencies shall request the use of reconditioned, previously used, and/or remanufactured parts whenever practical and if it would reduce the cost of the repairs.

Contact your local OFAM Inspector of Automotive Equipment (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OFAM/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Fleet-and-Asset-Management-Resources-List-Folder/Directory-of-Automotive-Inspectors) for technical assistance.