Changes to Smart Fluids from R.O. Writer Express

Smart Fluids was a popular feature in R.O. Writer Express, which has been discontinued. The Smart Fluids functionality has been added to R.O. Writer 3.0.

If you are licensed for Smart eCat, you are automatically licensed for Smart Fluids.

Important Changes to Smart Fluids

Smart Fluids contains the same functionality as Smart Fluids in R.O. Writer Express. However, there are important changes to configuration that also change the functionality of Smart Fluids.

Epicor Database Instead of the MOTOR Database

R.O. Writer Express used the MOTOR database as its data source for viscosity, capacity, and factory scheduled maintenance (service intervals only). Epicor data was used for parts and labor. Smart Fluids in R.O. Writer now uses Epicor data for viscosity, capacity, and factory scheduled maintenance in addition to parts and labor.

You need to update the fluid data from Epicor on a regular basis.

Number of Smart Fluids Reduced

Due to the change from the MOTOR database to Epicor, the number of services available for Smart Fluids has been reduced.

Only the following fluids are available for Smart Fluids:

• Engine oil, which is referred to as "Smart Oil" and features a unique workflow in Smart eCat.
• Automatic transmission fluid
• Engine coolant

The following fluids had to be removed due to the change to Epicor:

• Transfer Case Fluid
• Manual Transmission Fluid
• Power Steering Fluid
• A/C Refrigerant