A breakdown in the middle of the desert 100 miles from the nearest town with a qualified mechanic isn’t something anyone wants to live through.
With preventive maintenance, you can avoid the following problems:
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Maintenance involves inspecting:
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Wheel Bearing IssuesBall bearings allow the wheels to rotate smoothly. When they develop issues, the following problems are encountered:
All of the above issues are warning signs. Signs to get your wheel bearings looked at soon as possible. |
Brake Failures And Fluid LeaksFluid leakage is a common occurrence in many big vehicles. Regular maintenance to patch up leaks and top up lost fluids is essential in keeping your truck functioning properly. Neglecting this could lead to brake failure.
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Failure to StartExtreme cold and diesel engines make for a troublesome combination. Engines often fail to start when it’s very cold outside. If your engine fails to start one too many times, however, get it checked.
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Overheating of the engineLarge vehicles have large engines which burn large amounts of fuel to produce all the power needed to move the vehicle. These engines are also harder to cool because of their rather large surface area to volume ratio when compared to smaller engines. Such engines come with cooling systems but overheating still happens sometimes.
Some causes of engine overheating:
Overheated engines tend to fail if not addressed promptly. Engine replacement is more expensive than engine maintenance so do get your overheating engine checked out as soon as possible. |
U-Joint FailureU-joints transfer power from the gearbox to the differentials which in turn rotate the wheels. Constant lubrication is necessary to keep this transfer as smooth as possible. Signs that you need to lubricate your U-joints:
If you see any of these signs, get your U-joints checked. |
ContactWhen 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 Email: info@heavyequipmentrepairsreno.com |
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