3 Maintenance Techniques That Can Transform Your Commercial Pickup Truck

Posted by Partha Chada on March 3rd, 2020

A commercial vehicle like a pickup truck that is owned by a company is generally used for transporting goods from one place to another. Be it shifting the raw materials to the manufacturing unit or sending off the final products to customers located in varied areas, the role of a commercial truck is highly important for the growth of any organisation. For this reason, timely maintenance of each commercial vehicle should be taken seriously. Not only will a well-maintained vehicle last longer but it will also ensure that the company’s funds aren’t overspent on its repairs. Mentioned below are three maintenance techniques that can improve the performance of a commercial pickup truck significantly:

1.    Preventive Maintenance Measures
Having a preventive maintenance program is one of the most effective ways to ensure that the commercial pickup truck is serviced regularly. The authorised service centre provides repairs or changes in the parts of a commercial pickup truck. The scope of downtime and breakdowns is significantly reduced with preventive maintenance measures. The usage of a checklist is very common in this method that not only offers clarity about the number of parts requiring repairs but also helps in saving time of the executive involved in the procedure. Some of the most important parts that are a part of the checklist are engine oil, transmission fluid, fuel and cooling systems, steering and suspension, exhaust system and the like.

2.    Maintenance Based on Mileage
The next method for maintaining a commercial pickup truck is by checking its mileage or odometer reading. This technique is particularly useful for commercial trucks that travel long distances on most days of the work. This basically suggests that high mileage trucks require maintenance more often than those with lesser daily long distance travel. Ideally, the engine oil, transmission fluid, and tyre pressure should be replenished after the first 5000 kilometres, 10, 000 kilometres and so on. However, after 50,000 kilometres, certain parts of a pickup truck require special attention such as radiator coolant, suspension components, fuel filter, air conditioning system, etc. Additionally, these days, manufacturing companies of pickup trucks are also suggesting maintenance measures based on the number of days that the vehicle has been used. This helps in understanding the daily usage, big or small, with better clarity by analysing the condition of the parts.

3.    Seasonal Maintenance Tips
The climate of India is not consistent across its different states; thus, some regions might have tropical weather while the others might face arid or temperate weather conditions. Along with this, most regions have more than three seasons in a year that can affect the condition of a commercial pickup truck. Keeping these aspects in mind, seasonal maintenance is essential for the long-lasting performance of a commercial pickup truck. During the summer months, servicing of the radiator should be done to remove any corrosion while the coolant should be cleaned by flushing out the liquid inside. Along with this, checking the air conditioning system is also important for getting through the hot and humid summer days. On the other hand, wintertime servicing should include inspection of engine heaters, heating system, vehicle battery, exhaust and anti-braking systems.

Utilising a combination of these maintenance techniques can drastically improve the longevity of a commercial pickup truck as well as improve its fuel efficiency, which will further reduce the expenditure of a company.