Got a Worn-out Truck? You Need A Quality Truck Service!

The hot days of summer may have taken a toll on the operating condition of your truck. It's not too early to start thinking about truck service for the fall and winter. Hard starting, no start, blue/white exhaust smoke and rough running are signs that you need the services of a qualified truck repair technician.

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Here are a few truck service tips to keep in mind:

    * First, treat your fuel with a good quality winter additive to lower its pour and cold filter plug points. A performance enhancer will boost the cetane number to improve cold weather starting. Our additive of choice is STANADYNE PERFORMANCE FORMULA, proven and recommend by engine manufacturers.

    * Second, change the fuel filter element and check it frequently.

    * Third, consider an in-line fuel heater.

    * Fourth, an engine block heater is a good idea when the temperatures drop below the teens.

    * Finally, if your fuel does gel and clog your fuel filter, in an urgent situation, an alcohol additive may be added to your fuel tank and filter element. The fuel should start flowing again in a few minutes. Warning, heavy alcohol use may damage non-metal materials in the fuel system.

If you are having starting problems with your diesel engine, there are three other issues to consider:

    * Cranking speed. A diesel engine should crank at approximately 200 RPM to start properly. Check the condition of the batteries, the battery cables and the starter.

    * Compression. Diesel engines rely on the heat generated from compressing the air in the combustion chamber to ignite the fuel. If the compression is low, an engine which uses glow plugs to start when the engine is cold may experience a hard-start condition when the engine is warm.

    * Fuel system. If the fuel pump is weak or if the injectors are faulty, the engine may be hard to start. Hard starting may be the first sign that the fuel injectors are beginning to fail.

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The Truth About Oil Changes!

Are you hearing contradictory information floating around about engine oil, what kind to use, and how often should it be changed? Many auto mechanics are no longer absolute on the 3,000-mile oil change tradition. They do agree however, that vehicle owners should follow two rules for determining when to have an oil change service:

    * Follow the recommended interval as listed in the owner's manual.

    * When the "oil change" light appears.

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With today's advanced engine technology and oil chemistry, the recommended interval for oil changes has lengthened considerably. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, that interval could be anywhere between 5,000 and 15,000 miles. Take time to read your manual!

Is an Oil Change necessary before a long road trip?

That's a good question! There are two obvious answers!

    * BEFORE: If your vehicle will reach the mileage or time interval for the required oil change during your trip, you will want to change it before you head down the road. You don't want to have any problems in a strange town.

    * AFTER: If the time for an oil change won't occur until after your road trip (taking into account all the extra miles on your trip), don't worry about changing it before starting out.

A word to the wise:

Make sure that all the systems of your vehicle are operating at peak efficiency before starting out on your summer road trip. As you make your vacation plans, schedule that needed oil change or other maintenance service a good week before leaving. It can be risky having service work performed just before a trip. For example, the drain plug may not be tightened properly and the vibration of the road loosens it and you end up leaving a trail of oil.

Remember: Regular oil changes are necessary to prevent engines from wearing out prematurely. It is money and time well spent to guarantee your vehicle's optimum performance for many, many more miles of use.

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