A good and thorough spring clean and maintenance routine will ensure your commercial vehicles run smoothly throughout the heat of the summer. Plus, detailed semi-truck spring maintenance will also help prevent issues from popping up over the summer and ensure your fleet stays on the road.
These are big vehicles. So, your fleet maintenance routine will involve many distinct parts of the truck, from the interior to the exterior to under the hood.
Cleaning
As we welcome the warmer season, let’s start with a clean truck! This is the simplest step for routine semi-truck maintenance, yet it still helps improve the truck’s overall performance. Winter weather is rough on a vehicle’s exterior and will leave behind grime all over the truck. Eventually, this grime dirt buildup can lead to rust and damage to the vehicle’s exterior. Ensure a fresh start with a clean truck; it will also be easier to access any other truck parts during service.
Brake and Tire Checks
Brake and tire checks help ensure the safety of fleet and commercial drivers, protect other drivers and pedestrians, and improve the performance of the vehicle. Check the summer tires for tread, obvious wear or damage, and pressure. These inspections will help you assess whether the tires need replacement. Check your fleet maintenance schedule, as spring is also a good time to rotate the tires.
After checking all the tires, it is equally important to check the brake system, which can be tied to tire maintenance. The brake system works on the tires, and damage to one system may signify damage to the other. Bring your truck into Motorplex for semi-truck spring maintenance, brake check, and brake service.
Suspension Inspections
The semi’s suspension is responsible for bearing those heavy loads while remaining stable and safe on the road. It keeps everything in balance, and a damaged suspension poses safety risks by making the vehicle harder for the driver to control. Any signs of damage or concern should be inspected and repaired immediately. Drivers should look for signs of a worn suspension to ensure it receives necessary semi-truck maintenance.
Cooling system
As the temperatures rise over spring, so will the temperatures inside the semi and fleet cabs. Carefully assess the semi-truck or fleet’s cooling system and components. The cooling system involves the truck’s air conditioning and the air conditioning components under the hood, like the coolant tank, belts, or hoses.
Cooling system checks and service is vital in the spring to ensure the cooling system works efficiently on the hottest days approaching. This will assist not only with driver comfort but also driver safety.
Fluids
Check all fluids, including the coolant, to ensure cleanliness and good levels. That includes the oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and antifreeze. Checking the fluids should also be part of your pre-and post-trip inspections and regular fleet maintenance.
If you want to outsource your semi-truck spring maintenance, Motorplex is ready to serve you! Learn more about our shops in Spokane and Auburn, WA and book a service appointment.
