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4 Rules of Winter Care for Your Diesel Engine

Posted on December 16, 2021 (December 16, 2021) by sjc

Your diesel engine requires awareness of the cloud point and cetane number to avoid engine issues.

4 Rules of Winter Care for Your Diesel Engine Cold weather has set in, and you may be wondering what steps you should take to ensure your winter care for your diesel engine is adequate. For instance, do you let your engine warm up before starting your driving for the day? The simple answer is, […]

Ask Your Diesel Mechanic: The Unseen Danger of High Winds

Posted on November 18, 2021 (March 10, 2022) by sjc

A good diesel mechanic can help you check your doors and other areas on your semi prone to damage from high winds.

It’s easy to anticipate trouble when rain, snow or ice are threatening the safety of your route. But one of the biggest dangers on the road is a little more deceptive. High winds can topple a semi on the road, so talk to your diesel mechanic to ensure your truck is ready for the challenge. […]

Building an Effective Preventative Maintenance Program

Posted on November 11, 2021 (November 11, 2021) by sjc

A preventative maintenance program may be based on odometer readings or on telematics.

Taking a proactive approach to preventative maintenance can help reduce downtime and keep repair costs at a minimum. It also allows you to budget more accurately for upcoming maintenance, rather than always being surprised by the necessary repairs that keep your vehicles in the diesel shop instead of on the road. If building a preventative […]

3 Reasons to Have a Preventative Maintenance Plan

Posted on October 28, 2021 (March 10, 2022) by sjc

Your preventative maintenance plan should include a consideration of what repairs you may have avoided in the past.

When your business depends on the successful operation of a fleet of diesel pickup trucks, it’s easy to see why you should keep up on preventative maintenance. But when business is hopping, it can be challenging to find the time to do what’s needed. Here are three convincing reasons why it should be at the […]

The 6 Essential Pre-Winter Truck Maintenance Steps

Posted on October 23, 2021 (March 10, 2022) by sjc

A few pre-winter truck maintenance steps save a lot of time and headaches in the long run.

Whether it’s a dead battery, limited visibility or even a minor accident from sliding across the road, experiencing fleet-related issues during the wintertime can be miserably complicated by cold weather. Try these six pre-winter truck maintenance steps to keep your fleet operating smoothly and safely on the road: Switch to a Winterized Fuel: At best, […]