This article offers several helpful tips for new and veteran drivers who are looking for ways to become better truck owners.
Change Your Oil
People are often told to change the oil of their semi-truck every 7,500 miles or six months, depending on which one comes first. Older models might benefit from a change every 3,000 miles. Your truck depends on clean, reliable oil. This is not an area to cut corners. You can consult your owner’s manual to make sure you have selected the correct viscosity index for your oil.
You can also purchase a new oil filter every time you replace your oil. Cheap and capable of keeping debris from damaging the engine’s moving parts, filters protect the most vulnerable sections of your vehicle.
Rotate Your Tires
Every time you change your oil, you should rotate your tires as well. It depends on how you drive your truck, but the front tires typically experience the most wear.
Rotating them will extend the life of the tires and make for a more comfortable ride and, most importantly, lower the strain on the truck’s suspension that comes from uneven tires. The owner’s manual will tell you the recommended tire rotation pattern for your truck.
Keep Tires Balanced
Along with getting your oil changed and tires rotated, your truck will thank you with an extended life if you get the tires balanced as well. When a tire is balanced, its weight is evenly distributed around the axle.
Every time a truck bumps against a pothole or goes on uneven ground, its tires get more unbalanced. Over time, unbalanced tires can lead to vibrations that ultimately wear on your suspension.
Get It Inspected
Sometimes a truck needs to be brought into a mechanic’s shop for the same reason a person needs to go to a doctor’s office—so there can be an inspection of any issues in the machine. If you are looking for advice on maintenance to make your truck last longer, it can help to work one-on-one with a professional.
Many car manufacturers offer specific checks at dealerships. Ford’s multi-point inspection includes a look at the batteries, spark plugs, brake pads, and other parts of the truck.
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All of this will allow the truck to run safer and longer. Also, a well-inspected and maintained truck will have a higher resale value when it is time to part with the vehicle.
Know your Manual
Most people only consult their owner’s manual when they have a question or something goes wrong. But the strongest drivers know that to get the most out of their vehicle, they should peruse their manual and commit whatever they can to memory. In the manual, there is valuable information about optimal fluids, cleaning, and maintenance checklists.
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