BlueBird CS Series (FE)

The BlueBird CS Series (More commonly known as FEs, or Front Engines), are a group of front-engine, air-brake equipped, diesel-powered buses currently in the shuttles fleet.

Characteristics
FEs are of medium length, moderate passenger capacity, and reasonably high fuel capacity. Additionally, their high power-to-weight ratio makes them one of the faster types of bus in the fleet.

However, FEs are plagued by a variety of service issues including service brake grinding, brake air loss, broken air conditioning, overheating, and oil leaks. They also have a reputation for being uncomfortable due to the engine compartment location immediately next to the driver. This placement causes a steady stream of hot air to be blown onto the driver. Additionally, the placement of the seat with respect to the dashboard may be uncomfortable for taller drivers.

FEs are unique in that they come in two different sizes. Long FEs are approximately ?? feet long, whereas Short FEs are ?? feet long.

FEs are the flagship buses of both SIO and Loop, however, shorter FEs are preferred on SIO.

Locations of Interest
Battery Switch: Driver-side exterior panel halfway to rear

Steering Fluid: Front, driver-side dipstick immediately underneath driver-side windshield wiper

Oil Dipstick: Engine compartment, near engine block.

Routes Utilizing LEDs

 * SIO (Flagship, Short)
 * Loop (Flagship)

Locational Compatibility
Sorrento Valley Turnaround: Yes

Price Center Turnaround: Yes

Mandeville Turnaround: Yes

Peterson Turnaround: Yes

List of Long FEs

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