Partners In Business
MAINTAINING
YOUR EQUIPMENT
Routine PM will save
money in the long run
and help determine
when to trade
P
reventive maintenance can be expensive, but neglect is
even more costly. Systematic PM saves you money in
the long run by reducing the chances of equipment failure
on the road and reducing time lost to repairs. It also helps
reduce the severity of failures if they do occur. Some industry estimates say preventive maintenance can cut breakdown costs in half, and a properly maintained engine will
last much longer and also uses less fuel.
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION
Become familiar with every inch of your truck and know
which components can fail and under what circumstances.
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You don’t have to be a mechanic, but you should be familiar
with a truck’s mechanical operation and how systems interact. Manufacturers offer schooling, normally available for
free or at a nominal cost, and they typically recommend a
standard PM schedule for every model. Follow this schedule
diligently and you’ll head off a lot of trouble.
Daily inspections, required by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, can help identify problems before they
become emergency situations. A leaking differential, for example, should be repaired before the loss of lubricant causes
component failure. Early warning signs found by engine or
driveline component oil analysis can alert you to serious
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