Truck maintenance should start from the day you purchase one four yourself. A well maintained truck will hold its value longer and you are likely to spend less in repairs. If you follow basic maintenance tips you will not have to go back to the dealer or at the truck service centre for your maintenance needs.

Provided below are some of the important truck maintenance tips:

• Antifreeze/coolant levels should be checked frequently.
• Transmission fluid should be checked monthly and that too when the engine is warm.

Motor oil should be checked monthly and top it up with the oil specification recommended by the manufacturer. Oil and oil filter should be changed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Brake fluid and power steering fluid levels must be checked monthly. Windshield washer bottle must be full and lights must be clean and in working order. Windshield wipers must also be checked monthly. Air filter must not be blocked and change it when you get your oil changed.

• Check-out the tires and do keep them inflated with the recommended pressure. This will add to your safety and will increase the mileage of your truck. If tires are damaged do replace them as it will misalign your truck’s suspension.
• Check the hoses and components by getting it inspected and check the emissions by a certified technician once a year.