You’ve invested into your truck. You rely on it to get you from point A to point B and deliver important items. Chances are you want your truck to last a long time. The good news is that nowadays vehicles are built to last. If you have 50,000 miles behind you, with proper care and maintenance your truck can have 75 percent of its driving life still ahead. So how do you make it last?
1. Find A Good Mechanic
It should be someone you trust and like, who will not recommend unnecessary repairs or overcharge for simple jobs. Your technician should specialize in the type of vehicle you drive. They should be your partner to consult and turn to with any questions or concerns about your truck. A good technician can help your truck live a long and productive life.
2. Keep Up With Maintenance
Nothing shortens your vehicle’s life more than lack of maintenance. Don’t procrastinate on those oil changes. They’re important in lubricating vital engine parts and preventing contaminants from harming your engine. There are many parts of your vehicle that require routine maintenance, such as brakes, windshield wipers, filters, coolant, power steering, and transmission fluids. Follow your owner’s manual, and develop a regular maintenance schedule with your trusted mechanic.
3. Take Care Of Those Manufacturer Recalls
Don’t ignore vehicle manufacturer recall notifications. They might seem minor, but in fact, if a manufacturer issues a recall, that means the issue is serious and important, and may affect vehicle performance and/or driver and passenger safety. Take care of it.
4. Pay Attention To Unusual Sounds and Smells
Notice anything new or out of the ordinary when it comes to how your vehicle behaves. Unusual vibrations, squeaks, leaks, or foul smells should be addressed immediately. Look at the dashboard gauges and indicator lights for signs of trouble.
5. Warm Up The Engine
Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes during these colder winter months. This ensures that lubricating oil gets to all of the engine’s vital parts. Use that time to clear snow and ice from the windshield and other car parts, and put on your seatbelt.
6. Keep Your Truck Clean
It might seem superfluous, especially when you’re using your truck for work, and you may not be concerned about its appearance. However, keeping your truck clean is important not just for looking sharp behind the wheel. Removing dirt, sap, salt, and trapped insects from your vehicle’s exterior on a regular basis helps protect the vehicle body and components from rusting, corroding, and decaying. The same is true inside the vehicle to prevent wear and tear.
By following these few simple steps, you’re more likely to help your truck live a long, healthy life. And our technicians at Continental Truck Services are happy to help you achieve this goal. Our technicians are highly skilled and certified to quickly and effectively fix any problem and address any need in maintenance. We are here to provide top quality service at the fastest possible times. We are located at 9640 SIDNEY HAYES RD, Orlando, FL 32824, United States. Call today to schedule your appointment: (407) 591-6747.
