Truck Maintenance

Truck Maintenance at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood

When you have a truck that you truly care about, you’ll need to make sure that it’s properly maintained. Trucks deal with a lot more stress than your average vehicle since they’re often used for towing, off-roading, and hauling payloads. If you want to ensure that your model goes the distance near Coleman, Brownwood, or Comanche, take it to Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood. 

Maintain Your Model

Routine maintenance is incredibly important, as without it, you could be risking a lot more than just your engine. Repairs can be expensive, but when you get ahead of the problem, you’ll be able to make sure that you avoid hefty costs, and you won’t have to worry about your model breaking down. 

• Your Battery: When you’re on the clock or you have errands, you’ll need to ensure your battery works so that you can start your vehicle. 
• Your Brakes: If you’re using your truck to haul payloads, you’re going to need a working pair of brakes. When your brake pads are wearing away, you’ll want to have your vehicle inspected by a qualified technician.
• Your Cooling System: When you’re putting out some serious horsepower, your engine is going to generate a lot of heat. Without a working cooling system, you won’t be going very far. 

Switch to Synthetic Oil

If you happen to forget your oil change, you could be dooming your engine to fail. Oil changes are a vital part of routine maintenance, as they make sure that your engine is properly lubricated. This can help prevent heat build-up and can keep the small metal pieces of your engine from clanging together as you drive. You’re going to want to carefully consider the type of oil that you supply your vehicle with when you’re focused on longevity. With newer models, you’ll be able to use synthetic oil, which is much better for models that deal with towing and payloads. It can also deal with more extreme temperatures and can even prevent the formation of sludge. Switching your oil is one of the easiest ways that you can prolong your truck’s life, and you’ll find that you can go longer between your oil change as well, which is incredibly convenient. 

Adding to Your Model

While most of your truck maintenance is going to happen underneath the hood, there are still plenty of other areas that you’re going to want to focus on. You’ll want to make sure that you have a working set of wheels, and that you have all the parts and accessories you need.

• Check Your Tires: Your tires are an important part of your model, so you’re going to want to make sure that they’re kept up to date. This might include a rotation, alignment, or balancing. If you need a replacement, we can assist you with that as well. 
• Accessorize Your Model: While you might not need shiny wheels or pretty headlights to get a job done, you may want to consider picking up a spare tire or a new bed liner. This can make it a lot easier to get through the day, and you’ll have the parts you need when the time comes.