El Dorado Axxess 35 (ED)

The El Dorado Axxess 35 (otherwise known simply as EDs or El Dorados) are a class of 35-foot, rear-engined, air-brake equipped, CNG-powered buses currently in the shuttles fleet.

Characteristics
EDs are characterized by their sizable front and rear overhang, good turning radiuses, and advanced electronic systems.

EDs are comparatively reliable, but service-related issues are largely unpredictable and may affect a variety of different systems. Also, EDs have leaky windshield seals and squirrely steering at speeds above ~55mph, traits generally not shared by their longer counterparts.

They are the flagship buses of the Mesa and Regents routes.

Locations of Interest
Battery Switch: Rear (but not rearmost), driver-side compartment (not the radiator compartment), next to batteries

Steering Fluid: Rear, door-side panel, in engine compartment, below air conditioner compressor

Oil Dipstick: Engine compartment, between engine block and air conditioner compressor

Routes Utilizing EDs

 * Mesa (Flagship)
 * Regents (Flagship)
 * CSV-E (Common)
 * CSV-W (Intermittent)
 * Loop (Rare)
 * Sanford (Once)



Locational Compatibility
Sorrento Valley Turnaround: Yes

Price Center Turnaround: Yes

Mandeville Turnaround: Yes

Peterson Turnaround: Yes