Truck Maintenance

Truck Maintenance with Stanley Auto Group

If you decide to plunk down some cash for a new truck, you’ll want to keep it in prime condition. Regular truck maintenance is critical for optimal performance and efficiency. If you live around Gilmer, Sweetwater, or Mesquite, you can bring your truck to the service centers with Stanley Auto Group for regular maintenance.

The Importance of Replacing Fluids in Your Truck

One of the most important parts of truck maintenance is also one of the easiest-having fluids changed regularly. While your first thought may be oil changes, it’s not the only fluid to be concerned with. Oil changes are critical to keep the engine running smoothly and reduce wear and tear. Oil breaks down over time and doesn’t do as effectively of a job at lubricating the moving parts. Fresh oil needs to be added to do the job well.
Other fluids that need to be changed regularly include:

• Transmission fluid
• Brake fluid
• Power steering fluid
• Differential fluid

How often these fluids need to be changed depends on the manufacturer’s guidelines and the system. You can check your owner’s manual or talk to the service technicians to find out when those fluids need to be changed.

Understanding Your Truck’s Hardware

You’ll want to maintain certain systems in your truck because they must work hard every day. The suspension is one of those because it carries a heavy load in your truck bed. You’ll need to replace shock absorbers in time since they can wear out with hard work.
You’ll also need to replace your spark plugs. They help start the engine, which happens multiple times a week, often more than once per day. Spark plugs may need to be replaced somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
Steering components wear out in time. When they start to fail, you may notice more difficulty steering the truck, which is compounded when you’re pulling a load. Your brakes also wear out, especially if you drive through the city or in areas where you must slow down or stop frequently.

Other Components

When you bring your vehicle for service, they can let you know if the lights, brakes, and other components need to be changed. They can top off fluid levels and inspect wires and hoses. Since you use your truck more often and have it do heavier jobs, it will need more care than other vehicles. You may need to replace the tires more often with all the miles you put on them.
No matter what your truck needs, you can trust the service team at Stanley Auto Group. You can schedule service online with one of our dealerships or give us a call to set up an appointment. Our team will help you take care of your truck with a multi-point inspection and written estimates for any repairs we find are necessary. You can check out our service specials to help you save money on the services you need the most.

Let Stanley Auto Group keep you on the road with regular maintenance for your truck. Contact us for all your truck needs.