01 Jul 4 Telltale Signs You Need Truck Maintenance

To help prevent accidents from happening, it’s essential to keep your eyes peeled for signs that your truck needs maintenance. As the most reputable provider of truck body repairs in Mercer County, and surrounding areas, we’ve compiled a list of telltale signs that you may need some critical maintenance work carried out on your truck:

Issues With the Brakes

All changes in the braking action of a truck should be reported to a professional as a matter of urgency. 

If your brakes start to make squeaking, grinding, or screeching noises when you apply them, or vibrating, this is a sign that they need repairing. Additionally, if the truck pulls to one side when you hit the brakes, or you can feel a squishy sensation underfoot when you push the pedals down, we recommend getting your brakes checked out.

Poor Overall Performance

If your truck is using excessive amounts of fuel to perform its routine tasks, your air filters or oxygen sensors may be damaged, or the fuel system of your vehicle may be clogged with dirt and performing inefficiently. 

We recommend getting the problem looked at professionally to prevent any further damage to your vehicle.

Strange-Colored Exhaust Fumes

If your exhaust pipe is emitting excessive plumes of smoke, they are a health hazard for both your truck and your lungs. Blue smoke is a sign that there may be an oil leak within your truck. White smoke means that the cooling system may be damaged, while black smoke is a sign that the truck is burning its way through too much gasoline. Get this problem sorted out professionally before your truck engine is destroyed.

Truck Maintenance Warning Lights are Flashing

Although it seems obvious, keep your eye on all the hazard lights that can light up on the dashboard of your truck. Any engine lights that are flashing could be warning of a minor issue that can prevent a more dangerous situation developing if they’re fixed early enough. 

Take all warning signs seriously, call a truck maintenance professional to give your truck a full-service inspection. This type of action could save your life and the lives of other drivers and pedestrians.

To schedule truck maintenance and repair services, or to buy new trailers in Philadelphia County, call Anjer Inc. at 800-598-3981 or click here now.