Diesel engines see intensive use in many trucks because of their efficiency and ability to generate high torque at low speeds. Due to long runtimes and heavy loads, they do develop problems that need to be addressed for the continual functioning of your vehicles. Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno services, repairs, and replaces diesel engines from a wide variety of vehicles including:

• Ambulances
• Boat haulers
• Box Trucks
• Bucket trucks
• Buses
• Car transports
• Cement trucks
• Chiller trucks
• Commercial Trucks

• Crane trucks
• Delivery Vehicles
• Disposal Trucks
• Dump Trucks
• Emergency Vehicles
• Fire Trucks
• Flatbed trucks
• Grapple trucks
• Heavy haulers

• Mobile crane trucks
• Motor Coaches
• Refrigerated trucks
• Refuse trucks
• Specialty Trucks
• Straight Trucks
• Tanker trucks
• Tipper trucks

We also service: 

• Day cabs
• Flat roof sleepers
• Mid-roof sleepers
• Raised roof sleepers

Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno also services and repairs many types of garbage handling vehicles including: 

• Automated side loaders
• Manual side loaders
• Manual/automatic side loaders
• Semi-automatic side loaders
• Side loaders

We also provide maintenance, repair, and parts replacement services for tow vehicles such as: 

• Boom trucks
• Flatbeds
• Integrated tow trucks
• Wheel-lift tow trucks

Diesel Truck Inspections

You need regular inspection and maintenance to keep your diesel engine in peak operating condition. For every moment of unplanned downtime, you will be potentially losing business. This makes regular maintenance and inspection an integral part of your fleet management operations. Our inspection process includes:

• Air conditioning inspection
• Alternator wiring inspection
• Auxiliary systems check
• Body, glass, and mirrors
• Braking system
• CV joints inspection
• Checking battery cables for proper connectivity
• Checking the coolant for purity and changing it out
• Coolant system pressure test
• Cooling coil inspection
• Cooling system inspection
• Corrosion checks on the battery terminals
• Corrosion checks on the radiator
• Driveshafts inspection
• Electrical system components
• Engine inspection
• Transmission mounts inspection
• Engine oil and filter changes
• Engine temperature range inspection
• Exhaust system inspection

• Exterior and interior lights inspection
• Fluid leaks inspection
• Fuel filter and system check
• Fuel vent inspection
• Horn inspection
• Inspection of all fluids: engine oil, coolants, hydraulics, transmission fluid
• Inspection of the radiator heater core, hoses, and lines
• Leak inspection of the water pump
• Oil pressure check
• Radiator inspection
• Seat belts and seat structure
• Steering and suspension system
• The inspection of belts and hoses
• Tire inspection
• Transmission fluid check
• Tune-ups
• Undercarriage and frame inspection
• Wear and tear inspection of the belts
• Wheels and rims inspection
• Windshield wiper system inspection

Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno inspects, services, and repairs your diesel engines to keep them in peak operating condition.

Diesel Truck Maintenance

Due to their increased use time and the larger loads they have to contend with, commercial trucks see far more wear and tear than regular vehicles. Constant maintenance is necessary to keep them operating in top shape for longer and prevent disruptive breakdowns. Maintenance often involves checks of the following parts:

• Auxiliary systems
• Belts and hoses
• Body, glass, and mirrors
• Braking system
• Cooling system
• Driveshafts or CV joints
• Electrical system components
• Engine and transmission mounts
• Engine oil and filter changes
• Exhaust system
• Exterior and interior lights

• Fluid leaks
• Fuel system
• Horn
• Seat belts and seat structure
• Steering and suspension system
• Tires
• Transmission fluid
• Tune-ups
• Undercarriage and frame
• Wheels and rims
• Windshield wiper system

Diesel Truck Repair

Even with regular maintenance, wear and tear, just like death and taxes, is unavoidable. Repairs will be necessary at certain points.

​The most common issues that require repair in diesel trucks are: 

• Brake issues
• Full engine rebuilding
• In-Frame & Out-of-Frame overhauls
• Overheating engine
• Starter failure
• U-joint failure
• Wheel, bearing, and tire issues

Other less common but equally serious concerns are: 

• Air brake repair
• Air conditioning systems
• Diesel engine repair
• Electrical systems
• Exhaust and muffler repair
• Radiator service
• Refrigerator systems
• Transmission service
• Welding
• Windshield, wipers, and windows

We also maintain and repair semi-trailers  with a focus on:

• Brake repairs
• Doors including curtain and rolling
• Flooring
• King pins
• Repair or replacement of suspensions
• Bumper repair and replacement, including the installation of  cyclist protection bumpers
• Electrical equipment repairs and replacements, including lamps, sockets, and waterproof boxes

• ​Liftgate installation, including suspension valves and cushions
• Lights maintenance and replacement.
• Refrigerator units installation, maintenance, and repair
• Repair and replacement of body components, including drum and pad replacement
• Repair or replacement of pneumatic elements, including air hoses and brake hand valves
• Tire repair or replacement, including retreading and regrooving

Diesel truck maintenance and repair is one of our areas of specialization here at Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno. Maintenance and repair operations are carried out in our shop by our factory-certified mechanics. We also offer on-site services through the mechanics of our Rapid Response Team.
 
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When you need your heavy equipment repaired in a pinch, we are your best option. Need emergency repairs? We’ll do it. Need the repairs done on-site? We’ll do it. Need repairs at a reasonable price? We will do it.

Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno
Phone: (775)-242-7209​