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LubeLogger: Self-hosted, open-source vehicle service records and tracker

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Re: LubeLogger: Self-hosted, open-source vehicle service records and tracker

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I used to track all of this as well. Now I drive an EV and there is absolutely nothing left to track.

The only thing I get to "spreadsheet" with is the ever disappointing km/KW. Which is something I try to avoid to not trigger my range rage.

Re: LubeLogger: Self-hosted, open-source vehicle service records and tracker

#44
post #30

I'm curious what people do with their service records. I used to keep detailed logs until I found I never needed to go back to them. The car tells me when the oil needs changing and the tires need rotation and all the other standard maintenance. So I just go in when the car says I should. My car also shows me the milage for my last three tanks of gas, so I just check that after each fill up to make sure it's in line…

So you don't plan your maintenance well-ahead, and you trust your car producer not to try to take advantage of you (like imposing shorter maintenance intervals then really needed). You also apparently own modern car, and you bought it new, and authorized maintenance is available nearby, and they are probably competent enough. Nothing's wrong with it, but as you see, there are plenty of conditions which could be diffe…

How do you know that the mnfr is imposing shorter service intervals? Guesswork? Gut instinct?

Re: LubeLogger: Self-hosted, open-source vehicle service records and tracker

#45

I would love something like this targeting a broader category of machines. For example, keeping track of when I last changed the oil in my lathe or pressure washer and notifying me to do some kind of regular maintenance. Somewhere to keep track of what kind of oil to buy (for example) alongside a digital copy of the machine’s manuals as well as the ability to log maintenance records. I used to use Notion for some of…

Check out greaseboss.com.au, its an RFID tracking technology for zerks in industrial operations. It tracks zerk by zerk how much grease, the timing and grease type.

Re: LubeLogger: Self-hosted, open-source vehicle service records and tracker

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post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

So you don't plan your maintenance well-ahead, and you trust your car producer not to try to take advantage of you (like imposing shorter maintenance intervals then really needed). You also apparently own modern car, and you bought it new, and authorized maintenance is available nearby, and they are probably competent enough. Nothing's wrong with it, but as you see, there are plenty of conditions which could be diffe…

How do you know that the mnfr is imposing shorter service intervals? Guesswork? Gut instinct?

Personally I have no idea. But I guess an experienced car mechanic can know more.
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