Avoid Downtime With These Essential Truck Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance is necessary to maximize uptime and reduce operating expenses. The success of your fleet is a result of how well it is maintained. Listed below are a few key maintenance items that will help you prolong the life of your truck and will decrease downtime. 

Aftertreatment System

• DEF pump filter – replace every 320,000 km or annually whichever comes first
• DPF/DOC filters – remove and clean every 200,000–380,000 km or annually
• DEF doser – remove, pressure test, ow test and clean annually
• DEF System – If your truck is parked for extended periods we suggest starting and idling your truck for 5 minutes weekly
• Minimizing idle time where possible is key to avoiding issues

Engine Related Maintenance

• Engine oil – change every 30,000–40,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first depending on the application of your truck
• Air dryer cartridge – replace annually
• Air management sensors – remove and clean annually
• Top set valve – adjust first at 65,000 km & every 260,000 km after that
• Engine air filter(s) – inspect with every service
• HC doser – remove, pressure test, flow test and clean annually
• EGR cooler – flush annually

Chassis Component Maintenance

• HVAC filter – inspect and clean annually
• ESPAR/Aux heating cooling unit glow pin and screen filter – replace annually
• GPS/SmartNav – check for updates every other month

 
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