Truck Maintenance
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Admin in Uncategorized
Being diligent about truck maintenance is considered one of the most important aspects of driving an 18-wheel tractor-trailer vehicle. Carefully maintaining a truck is the key to operating a safe vehicle that will protect the welfare of the driver and other surrounding motorists.
To avoid safety issues and loss of income, due to downtime, there are several areas of maintenance that should be addressed, on a regular basis. These will include:
- Taking the time to check the vehicle’s oil – since this directly affects the truck’s performance. Powerful truck engines require a lot of oil and failure to check the oil can easily result in costly repairs. This becomes especially important if the vehicle is unfamiliar, if the truck has recently undergone engine repair or just before a long trip.
- Check radiator fluid levels – especially before making any long hauls. Also, the most common mistake that drivers make is to only check the overflow bottle. The radiator, itself, needs to be checked. Looking for small radiator leaks is also important and should be dealt with immediately.
- Proper tire pressure is essential and can fluctuate with changes in weather and temperature conditions. Driving at higher speeds will also affect tire pressure. Tires that are under-inflated will result in inefficient gas mileage and difficulty with steering. Tires that are over-inflated will be more likely to be damaged by potholes and can be more easily punctured. The truck operator should make sure to regularly check that the tire pressure is in keeping with the tire manufacturer’s recommendations.
- When parking on a hill or slope, a driver of a dual fuel tank vehicle should look for a way to park from front-to-back instead of from side-to-side. The reason for this is that fuel from the tank that is located higher (when parking side-to-side) will flow into the lower positioned tank. This will cause the truck’s fuel system to draw air and not fuel and make the truck act as if it has run out of gas.
Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.
Lack of proper truck maintenance is a common cause of truck-related accidents. To know more about your legal rights, should you be involved in an accident, contact Dallas truck accident lawyers Todd Elias and Steven J. Gordon, serving clients in Houston, Texas.
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