Semi Truck Maintenance FAQ

When it comes to your semi truck, you want to do everything you can as a responsible truck owner to ensure its proper functioning. But keeping track of maintenance and figuring out when to perform it can be challenging, especially if you manage a whole fleet of semi trucks. Here are some FAQs we can answer about semi truck maintenance.

Why Is Preventative Maintenance Necessary?

Any semi truck that isn’t well-maintained is liable to fall into disrepair. Old tires can blow out on the highway, dirty oil will reduce engine efficiency, low coolant will cause overheating, and unaddressed corrosion can turn into rust that requires part replacement. It’s important to stay on top of preventative maintenance so that your semi truck is always functional and safe to drive.

Is It Expensive?

It depends on how you look at it. At face value, taking your semi truck into a service bay seems like it’s going to cost a pretty penny. But imagine what could happen if you don’t do it and the truck gets into a major accident or the parts inside the truck begin to break down and result in all the systems beginning to malfunction. When you look at it that way, preventative maintenance is a worthwhile investment because it keeps you from spending even more money to fix or even replace the entire semi truck.

Is Cleaning Part of Maintenance?

Yes! A clean semi truck is going to be easier to maintain because you can actually see what’s wrong with it. Keep your truck as clean as you can and you’ll also be able to prevent rust and corrosion caused by build-up.

When you’re ready to buy a new semi truck, visit our dealership in Sanford, FL, to see what we have in stock. DeBary Truck Sales proudly serves the greater Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area.