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...
by Leigh Melanson | Aug 10, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Charging System Troubleshooting By: Parts for Trucks The following conditions and their possible causes allow for quick reference to charging system troubleshooting tips. However, note that this is only a guide. Before replacing any part or declaring a problem is...
by Leigh Melanson | Aug 9, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Don’t Shoot! By: Parts for Trucks Use Of Pressurized Oil Gun to Prefill Lube Filters Can Cause Damage. The use of a pressurized lube oil gun to prefill lube filters prior to installation can result in damage to the filter media or other filter components Lube...
by Leigh Melanson | Jun 9, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
What’s the Right Wire for the Job? By: Leigh M Gauge, material, application and run length. All important factors to consider when replacing the wiring on your truck. The simplest way to ensure you’re using the correct wire is to put in exactly what you’ve taken...
by Leigh Melanson | Mar 15, 2022 | Tips & Tricks, Video
Hydraulic Reservoir Cooling with the APSCO ARC-30 By: Dave H VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hi, it’s Dave, from Parts for Trucks. I’m here today to talk about the ARC-30 from ASPCO. The ARC-30 stores, cleans, and cools your hydraulic oil and replaces the traditional...
