Preparing Your Truck for Warmer Weather
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Hot weather preparation for your truck is essential to handling the increased mechanical strain provided by the summer months. Proper truck preparation in hot weather ensures efficiency and reliability while helping prevent future malfunctions as the seasons change. The experts at International Used Truck Center have prepared for you the following guide to help keep your warm weather trips successful.
Hot Weather Preparation Simplified
Being prepared for heat waves that seemingly appear out of nowhere doesn’t have to be difficult. International has hundreds of service locations throughout the country. We, along with our truck maintenance service partners, will help you streamline the process of hot weather preparation for your truck. Consider these 6 key areas for preventative maintenance:
- Fluid Check and Vehicle Cooling System: Manufacturer-approved fluids suitable for high temperatures are crucial to truck preparation in hot weather. In particular, the cooling system must be operating at peak performance during sweltering heat.
- Tire Inspection and Brake System: Heat has a major affect on tire pressure and wear. Check tires consistently to prevent dangerous blowouts. Similarly, expansion and contraction of components due to seasonal change can drastically affect your truck’s air brakes, so be sure to have close visual inspections performed.
- Battery: Whether you’re preparing your truck for hot or cold climates, a strong battery is critical to smooth starts and proper functionality of all electrical features.
- Air Conditioning: Insufficient hot weather preparation can be felt directly in the summer months through a malfunctioning air conditioning system. Be sure to maintain your focus on the road and keep cool with routine system performance checks.
- Windshield Maintenance and Wiper Blades: Damage to your windshield from the winter months should be addressed immediately during your truck’s hot weather preparation; this will maintain a safe sightline on the road. The same goes for wiper blades with compromised rubber and arms.
- Air Filter and General Cleaning: Rising temperatures require more consistent air filter checks and replacement, especially in conjunction with an air conditioning system that is being made to work hard. Help lengthen the lifespan of your new filters by keeping up on the cleaning of your truck. Using a high-pressure hose with specialized soap will help clear corrosive salt and debris left over from the winter months.
International Used Truck Center is Always by Your Side
Do you have additional questions about hot weather preparation for your personal truck or fleet? International Used Truck Center is here to help keep your focus more on the task at hand and less on truck preparation in hot weather. And if you’re looking to upgrade, be sure to check out our current offers for excellent deals. In addition, we are always here to help with parts orders via Repairlink. Confidently take to any climate with International Used Truck Center!