The food truck has become an American sensation. Owning one comes with all the maintenance responsibilities of a restaurant and a vehicle. We can’t help you much with the restaurant side of the business, you ought to be the expert on that, but vehicle maintenance is kind of our thing. If your vehicle develops some kind of a problem, your restaurant on wheels will be forced to close for repairs.
 
This is obviously bad for your business. Not only would you miss out on a day’s sales, but some of your regulars might also start taking their business elsewhere if they can’t rely on you to be parked at your usual spot preparing their lunch or snack when they’re hungry. This puts a lot of future business at stake as well.
To prevent breakdowns, make a point of regularly inspecting your vehicle. Pay particular attention to:
  • Tire treads
  • Tire pressure
  • Spark Plugs and Wires
  • Oil filters
  • Fuel Filters
  • Brake Pads
  • Brake Fluid
  • Air Filters

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Maintenance of Food Trucks

Your food truck will operate in reasonable shape for longer with regular maintenance.

Fluid

Check the following fluids regularly and make a point of topping them up or changing them out entirely when necessary.
 
  • Antifreeze
  • Brake Fluid
  • Engine Oil
  • Power Steering Fluid
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Windshield Wiper Fluid

Battery

Your vehicle won’t be able to start when the battery is dead. This will make you late and cause unnecessary frustration.
 
Check your battery regularly. Ensure the connections are tight and top up the water. Make a point of having the voltage and current output checked during routine maintenance. Chances are you will be able to replace a degrading battery long before it goes dead on you.

Tires

Invest in high-quality tires. Make a point of regularly checking the tire treads and air pressure within the tires.
 
Replace worn-out tires as soon as possible. Don’t wait until they start skidding. Accidents won’t just dent your vehicle, they might bang around all of that cooking equipment you might be carrying and scatter the prepared food. There’s no need to risk getting into harm if you can avoid it.

Wipers and Windshield

You can’t drive around with a damaged windshield. It’s not safe. And you don’t need to wait until the windshield is completely shattered to replace it. A small crack is all the prompting you need. It gives you advance warning of coming trouble. Treat your wipers the same way and refill your wiper fluid regularly.

Filters

Check and replace any clogged or damaged air or oil filters as part of your maintenance routine. Damaged air filters, for example, can cause your vehicle to belch black smoke, not exactly the most appetizing of substances.

Belts & Hose

Belts and hoses crack, fray, wear and tear. Checking and replacing them during routine maintenance protects you from the nasty shock of having them break down when you’re in a hurry to get somewhere.

Food Truck Repair

Food trucks may experience certain problems that require repair: 

1. Engine Overheating

Overheating in food truck engines is caused by a variety of factors: 
  • Overwork
  • Excessive idling
  • Leaky radiator
  • Damaged cooling fan
 
Overheating results in: 
  • Reduction in truck performance
  • Reduction in fuel economy
  • Hammering sound coming from beneath the hood
Get your engine looked at right away if it exhibits any of the symptoms of overheating. Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno’s skilled technicians can perform advanced diagnostics and engine repair operations.

2. Transmission Problems

The transmission transfers power from your engine to the wheels. A faulty transmission might leave your truck severely crippled.
 
Transmission problems in food trucks manifest as: 
  • Broken or wobbly clutch pedals
  • A grinding noise when shifting gears
  • The truck failing to stay in gear
 
You should get transmission problems checked out and fixed right away.

3. Wheel and Axle Problems

The extra cooking and serving equipment you carry on your food truck might place a strain on the vehicle necessitating regular maintenance of the wheel and axle which bear the brunt of the additional weight.
 
Some of these problems might manifest as: 
  • Vibrations
  • A rumbling undercarriage
  • Wobbly wheels
  • Clicking noises at turns
  • Greasy tires which indicate leaks
  • Locking wheels when shifting gears
 
Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno can solve all these problems for you, however. There’s no need to worry.

Service for Food Trucks

Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno offers a comprehensive maintenance package for your food truck. We have highly skilled factory-certified mechanics to guide you every step of the way. Our preventive maintenance schedule will keep your truck running in top shape for longer.
 
In the event of repairs, we conduct repairs in our shop and on-site if you can't move. Our rapid response team has an extremely quick reaction time. They carry all the tools and equipment they need on their trucks, allowing them to conduct quick and effective repairs anywhere at any time.
 
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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

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