University of Southern California Trojan Transportation
USC Transit - Maintenance - Available Services
Maintenance

Available Services

Trojan Transportation Vehicle Maintenance offers routine maintenance and repair of University owned vehicle and equipment. The services available are (but not limited to):

In House Services

Preventive Maintenance Inspections

A standardized inspection where vehicles are placed out-of-service based on standardized criteria. Such criteria should not, under any circumstances, exceed the manufacturer's recommendation for component condition, wear level or other tolerance for a particular vehicle. The procedure for inspections will vary depending on the number of components to be checked in accordance with local rules and regulations. Each inspection level (i.e. A, B, C, 1, 2, 3, etc) will depend on vehicle year, make, model, mileage and fuel consumption.

Lube, oil and filter replacement

LOF includes draining and refilling engine oil, replacing the engine oil filter and lubricating the vehicle chassis. Inspection of the under hood fluid levels. A visual inspection of belts and hoses.

Cooling system service

Charging, starter and battery inspection service and repair

After a complete visual inspection of the charging system, starter system and battery services may include replacing the battery, replacing the alternator, replacing the starter and/or wiring repair.

Tune-ups

Depending on the manufacturer criteria engine tune-up intervals may vary. A basic tune-up may include replacing spark plugs, distributor cap, distributor rotor and air filter.

Automotive computer diagnosis and repair

Brake services and repair

A standardized inspection condition and tolerances of brake lining, brake rotors, brake drums, brake lines, brake hoses, brake calipers, brake cylinders, brake master cylinder, brake fluid and abs components.

Depending on the results of an inspection, brake service may include: replacing the brake lining, machining or replacing the rotors and/or drums, repair or replace of brake lines and/or hoses, flushing the brakes system.

Tire service and repair

Depending on the results of an inspection service may include tire patch, tire plug, tire inflation and/or tire rotation.

Transmission service

Includes draining the transmission fluid, replacing the transmission filter (if equipped), adjusting bands (if applicable) and refilling the transmission with manufacturer approved transmission fluid.

Heating and air conditioning service and repairs

After a complete visual inspection of heating and air conditioning system components services may include evacuating and/or re-charging the system, replacing compressors, hoses, fluids and/or components.

Arranged Services

Provided by outside vendor and coordinated by USC Maintenance. Services listed below require inspection by vendor for an estimate.

  • Auto body and paint repair
  • Upholstery repair
  • Frame repair
  • Radiator repair
  • Interior/Exterior detailing
  • Front end alignment
  • Electric vehicle repair
  • Engine and transmission overhaul
  • Decal installation
  • Two radio installation and repair
  • Emission inspection (Smog Check)
    • Pricing depends on emission inspection type and vehicle year, make and model. Average cost $65 to $75 plus maintenance personnel travel time.
  • Towing
    • Pricing depends on vehicle year, make and model. Average cost $65 to $75
  • Vehicle registration renewals
    • Per DMV renewal fees
  • Warranty repairs (under vehicle manufacturer's warranty)