Did you get these truck maintenance tips？

Poor vehicle maintenance can cause damage to various systems, and in severe cases, it can significantly reduce the service life of the vehicle. Scientific maintenance of trucks can increase the vehicle's utilization rate.

Adding oil properly is essential. If the engine oil in the oil pan is insufficient, the friction of components such as bearings and journals will not be well lubricated due to the lack of oil, which will increase the degree of wear and may even cause oil burning and bearing failure.

However, if there is too much oil, the crankshaft and connecting rod big end will experience severe agitation during engine operation. This not only increases the internal power loss of the engine but also causes more oil to splash onto the cylinder wall. Therefore, the oil level in the engine oil pan should be controlled between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick.

Maintenance of the air filter and cleaning of the intake duct are essential.

The air filter needs to be regularly maintained, otherwise it can affect power and fuel consumption, and aggravate the wear and tear of the engine, thus affecting its service life. In addition, the intake duct also needs to be cleaned to prevent dust and dirt from entering the engine and affecting its normal operation. Therefore, regularly cleaning and replacing the air filter and cleaning the intake duct are important steps in maintaining the engine in good condition.

After the engine has cooled down, add coolant.

When the water tank is short of water, the engine is overloaded, and the heat dissipation is poor, it will cause the truck's water tank to boil over. If cold water is immediately added at this time, it may cause the cylinder head and block to crack. Once the water tank boils over, emergency measures should be taken to stop the operation and let the coolant cool down naturally.

The engine coolant temperature should be within a reasonable range. When the weather is hot, do not adjust the coolant temperature too low to prevent the engine temperature from getting too high, or remove the thermostat to achieve cooling.

The engine is sensitive to both heat and cold. If the coolant temperature is too low, it can cause fuel combustion to deteriorate, increase wear and tear, increase the viscosity of the engine oil, and reduce engine power. When the coolant temperature while driving is between 40-50 degrees Celsius, engine wear and tear can increase by 60%-80%, power can decrease by 25%, and fuel consumption can increase by 8%-10%. Therefore, the coolant temperature should not be too low, but rather controlled within the range of 80-90 degrees Celsius.

After braking, stepping on the clutch to slow down the vehicle is an incorrect operation. This may be because people are afraid of stalling the engine or want to reduce the vehicle's inertia by stepping on the clutch before braking. However, doing so will increase the braking distance and is not conducive to driving safety.

The correct way is to first step on the brake and then, when the vehicle is about to stop, step on the clutch. This can make the vehicle stop smoothly, reduce the braking distance, and not increase the vehicle's inertia. Therefore, after braking, you should first step on the brake and then step on the clutch when the vehicle is about to stop.

Maintaining Standard Tire Pressure

Some drivers believe that inflating tires to a higher pressure can save fuel. However, over-inflating the tires can reduce the contact area with the ground, increase wear and tear, shorten the tire lifespan, and also reduce the braking effectiveness, posing a great risk to driving safety. On the other hand, low tire pressure can cause cracks and affect the vehicle's speed, leading to increased fuel consumption.

Therefore, it is recommended to inflate the tires to the standard pressure as indicated on the tire, with the inflation amount generally within ±5% of the standard pressure.

Protecting your truck is like adding a layer of armor to your vehicle, which can provide comprehensive protection for your beloved truck. This not only reduces maintenance costs but also extends the overall lifespan of the vehicle, resulting in a decrease in the total cost of ownership.