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Repairing Breakdowns
Minor and Moderate breakdowns can be repaired by farmers. Moderate & Major breakdowns must be repaired by a mechanic. However, here are some important notes about the repair process to help you in making your decision on how to handle repairs.
Self-Repairing breakdowns will increase odds of next breakdown by 20%, and there is a 25% chance the fix won’t stick.
Self-Repairing breakdowns takes 5x-10x as long as it does for a mechanic.
Only mechanics can perform overhauls and major repairs.
To get a vehicle to mechanic it must be in your virtual garage, then “sent” to a mechanic. Sending to a mechanic takes 1 hour. Once at the mechanic the mechanics team will analyze the vehicle and send you a quote notification, to approve the work needed. Once approved, work can commence by the mechanic. Once the work is complete the vehicle is shipped back to your virtual garage OR to your in world farm based on what setting you choose when sending to mechanic.
Repair Operation Time Estimates
Operation | Estimated Time | Material Consumption |
|---|---|---|
Cleaning | Under 100k Value = 1 Hour Over 100k Value = 2 Hours | N/A |
Greasing | 1-6 Hours depending on value of equipment. | 1-50 Units of Grease |
Filter Replacement | 1 Hour Per Filter | Filter of appropriate type. |
Fluid Replacement | “Instant” | Amount of fluid needed of appropriate fluid type. |
Inspection | 3-10 Hours depending on value of equipment. | N/A |
Minor Repair | Under 25k = 4 Hours Under 50k = 8 Hours Under 100k = 12 Hours Under 150k = 18 Hours Under 250k = 24 Hours Above 250k = 36 Hours | 1x Minor part for equipment being repaired. |
As you can see, this system creates a lot of thought processes for farms and the equipment they operate, allowing for a myriad of gameplay styles and choices. Be sure to plan properly for your farm and work with your fellow farmers. You never know when someone will have a major breakdown before harvest begins!
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