Diesel performance Canada: The last thing any owner-operator needs is to break down in harsh winter. A vehicle check now before winter arrives is a sensible way to avoid the embarrassment of being stranded out in the harsh and cold weather and with the unanticipated cost of emergency repairs, says the Big Rig Power.
“Winterizing your vehicle before the temperatures drop is a wise idea,” said Sharri Pennell, president, BigrigPower Owntheroad.ca. “An investment of an hour or two to have your truck checked is all it takes to avoid the cost and hassle of vehicle trouble during severe weather.”
The Big Rig power recommends the following steps for winterizing your vehicle:
- Due for a tune-up..? Have it done before winter sets in!!
Winter amplifies existing complications such as pings, hard starts, slow performance.
- Winter is stiff on batteries.
Have the battery/charging system checked for peak performance. Clean it and also put fresh antifreeze in the cooling system.
As a general rule of thumb, this should be done six months.
- Heaters, defrosters and wipers
Make Sure to replace old winter wiper blades. It is also an intelligent decision to use cold weather washer fluid. As a general rule of thumb is that the wiper blades should be replaced every 6 months.
- Check the tires
Don’t forget to check the tire pressure and tire tread depth. If snow is a problem in your area, buy special tires designed to hold slippery roads. In midwinter, tire pressure should be checked once in a week.
- Emergency kit
Drivers should stock an emergency kit including following things,
Ice scraper, jumper cables, flashlight, flares, snowbrush, blanket, extra clothes, match boxes, dry food and important medicines.
- Have the brakes checked!!
The braking system is the vehicle’s most important safety item, so it should be checked properly.
- Exhaust system
Your truck’s exhaust system should be checked for carbon monoxide leaks, which can be especially dangerous during cold weather driving when windows of your trucks are closed.
- Exterior and Interior lights
Don’t forget to Check the exterior/interior lights work and headlights are well.
- Change oil and filter
Be conscientious about changing the oil/filter at recommended interims. Have your mechanic check the fuel and transmission filters! You should know that the muted oil can cause trouble in wintertime.
- Fuel tank half full
Drivers should at least keep the fuel tank half full at all times to lessening the chances of dampness in the fuel lines and possibly freezing.
About The BigRigPower Owntheroad.Ca
ECM Tuning: The BigRigPower Owntheroad.Ca is a leader in performance tuning and conversions all across North America. Big Rig Power develops, sells and installs advanced and proven products that bring new levels of economy and performance to heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment. This way BigRigPower is helping owner-operators and fleet operators significantly improve their bottom line. For more information, visit www.owntheroad.ca or Call : (780) 757-5990