by Leigh Melanson | Jan 19, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
Common Causes of Fuel Filter Plugging By: Parts for Trucks When temperatures drop, reports of plugged fuel filters tend to rise. Fuel filters do, in fact, plug more during the winter than at any other time. Yet this plugging is rarely caused by dirt. With the...
by Leigh Melanson | Dec 22, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
The Cold Facts of Winter Operation By: Parts for Trucks Winter operation can really be tough! It challenges both driver and equipment. How much you know about it and how well you’re prepared will determine just how tough it really will be. For example did you...
by Leigh Melanson | Nov 24, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
A Common-Sense Pre-Winter Checklist By: Parts for Trucks If you do anything to your truck before winter arrives, make sure you check these systems! COOLING SYSTEM Inspect for leaks and signs of wear. Hoses should I be sound, soft, and pliable. If they are hard,...
by Leigh Melanson | Nov 10, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Corrosion – Lighting’s Worst Enemy By: Parts for Trucks A little preventive maintenance before the snow flies will go a long way to minimize your lighting problem this winter. Corrosion is one of the biggest threats to your lighting system....
by Leigh Melanson | Oct 6, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Air Spring Preventative Maintenance Checklist By: Parts for Trucks The following are items that can be checked when a vehicle is in for periodic maintenance. Never attempt to service the air suspension on a truck or trailer with the air springs inflated....
by Leigh Melanson | Sep 17, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Air Dryer Maintenance By: Parts for Trucks Most systems do not have external indicators that tell you when service or maintenance is required. This means that for most air dryer systems regular checks for moisture in air tanks are required. This is done by...
