Truck Repairs and Maintenance

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Owning a truck gives you a lot of freedom and ability a car doesn't have. A truck has plenty of room and a commanding road view, and it can handle substantial loads. Many have 4-wheel drive as well. As you might expect, the price of the added capacity is higher fuel and maintenance operating costs. The harder a vehicle is working, the more it needs maintenance. 

Most owner's manuals list two service intervals for trucks and SUVs. One is for regular use, and the second is for "off-road" or "heavy" use. The intervals for "off-road" or "heavy" service are typically much shorter than the intervals of regular use. 

No matter what you use your truck for, All Roads Truck & Auto Repair has the knowledge needed to keep your truck running for years to come. Listed below are some common things to consider when maintaining your truck. Contact us today with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

Fluids and Lubricants

Towing and transporting a vehicle can add a lot of wear and tear, but having clean fluids will significantly reduce the amount of wear a vehicle sustains. Always check the owner’s manual for intervals and specifications to change your fluid and filter. There are a variety of product and brand options out there, but it’s always best to use the recommendations of the manufacturer – especially for protecting any warranties you may have.

Most fluids will have a mileage or interval of time to change when they need to. If a level of fluid is low, get into the habit of thoroughly checking all the lines and components in which the fluid flows to determine if there is a leak. Remember to be on level ground when you check your truck’s fluids. 

Here is a list of some of the fluids that should be checked regularly:

• Engine oil
• Transmission fluid
• Coolant
• Brake and power-steering fluid
• Differential oil
  

Hardware Checkups

These components may last the life of most vehicles, but they may need to be inspected regularly for vehicles used for towing and transportation. Check the owner’s manual and follow the guidelines of the manufacturer. 

All greaseable joints should be greased at each oil change interval. This protects the joints and pushes out old, degraded grease. Many people don’t know that the majority of pickups have steering, suspension, and driveshaft joints with grease fittings that need to be regularly greased. 

Other things to check include:

• Suspension
• Spark plugs
• Steering
• Brakes
• Frame
• Air filter
  

Special Service for Diesel Trucks

It’s worth noting here that diesel trucks require maintenance services that gas trucks don’t.

DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) reduces the emission of diesel from the tailpipe significantly. Depending on use, it should be finished off at every oil change, if not more frequently. The DEF tank is filled from the same fuel filler door for some vehicles (Ford, Nissan, and Ram). Others (Chevrolet and GMC) have it under the hood fill ports. 

The fuel filter and water separator require attention, too.

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