If you have a diesel heavy duty or semi truck, regular diesel engine maintenance is of utmost importance. Depending on how much and how you use your truck, it’s wise it set up your appointments at least once every six months. It can keep your truck up to date and reduce the risk of a breakdown. It will also help you improve mileage, ensure high-durability, determine any potential issues, and extend the lifespan of the truck. So it’s well worth the investment!

Additionally, there are certain things you can do in between appointments to help avoid unnecessary damage. Please find some tips listed below.

Monitor Oil Levels

Nothing is more important than monitoring and changing your oil regularly. Oil is the lifeblood of the engine in your vehicle. An engine that has poor lubrication will consume extra fuel as it needs to work more to give optimal output. Routine oil changes improve your gas mileage, protect the parts of the engine from overheating and becoming damaged, flush out the wear particles and oil sludge. Feeding the engine with fresh oil is very important for your diesel truck.

Check Tire Pressure

When you maintain proper tire pressure, you ensure that you’ll get more life from your tires. Improper tire inflation may result in rapid wear and significant internal tire damage, and can lead to sudden tire failure, which is very dangerous. Check for your tires’ recommended pressure on the driver’s side door jamb or in your vehicle owner’s manual.

Use a tire pressure gauge to make sure your tires have proper inflation pressure, and then fill your tires with air as needed. Also, be sure to check your tire pressure before a long drive for the most accurate read.

Protect The Diesel Engine Turbochargers

Diesel engines generate a lot of heat. Turbochargers are a huge part of making your diesel run efficiently. To make sure this part does not fail prematurely, you should always let your engine warm up in an idle position, allowing time for the oil to reach all the nooks and crannies inside of your engine. Never mash the gas as soon as you start, especially during the colder months. Oil additives are also useful to keep lubrication at peak levels.

Filter Changes

As previously stated, changing the engine oil is of crucial importance with a diesel engine.  Additionally, diesel fuel filters need to be changed at certain intervals as well. With today’s diesel fuels this is just as important as changing your oil and air filters. Therefore, this needs to be a priority service item as well.

At Continental Truck Services, our technicians are highly skilled and certified to quickly and effectively help you repair and maintain your heavy duty or semi diesel truck. We’ll help you take the proper steps to keeping your diesel vehicle running at peak performance. We provide top quality service at the fastest possible times. Call us today to schedule your appointment: (407) 591-6747. We are located at 9640 SIDNEY HAYES RD, Orlando, FL 32824, United States. Be safe!