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Spring Preventive Maintenance to Consider For Your Truck

So many truck and trailer drivers know all about the importance of winterizing their rigs. Fewer drivers, however, place the same amount of emphasis on caring for their vehicles after winter ends! Because winter driving can be particularly hard on your rig, you should strongly consider investing in spring truck and trailer maintenance. Obtaining your truck service in Calgary Alberta as spring arrives is a great way to ensure that your vehicle is ready to successfully weather the coming seasonal changes. You can keep your rig in tip-top shape by working with trusted technicians for all of your vehicular maintenance needs. It’s important to seek qualified maintenance technicians every time that your rig is in need of seasonal maintenance. The following are just some of the most common types of preventive maintenance you may seek when you hire someone to perform a PM service in Calgary, AB for the beginning of the spring season: Tire pressure check : Temperature changes cause air to
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The 6 Levels of DOT Inspections you need to know about and what to expect when a DOT inspector stops you

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Every commercial vehicle (CV) registered for a weight of more than 4,500 kilograms must undergo annual DOT inspection. A DOT (Department Of Transportation) inspection is an inspection conducted by a qualified DOT Officer to ensure that the vehicle is safe to be on the road. The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) involves a mandatory vehicle inspection that ensures a vehicle is mechanically safe to operate. It is illegal for a commercial vehicle to be operated on a highway unless it has a valid inspection certificate and decal There are 6 Levels of DOT inspections The DOT Inspections can be conducted anywhere by a qualified Inspector or state police officer. Bellow is a list of the different levels with an explanation of the methods the DOT officer uses to asses the safe use of the vehicle. Level I: North American Standard Inspection An inspection that includes examination of driver’s license; Medical Examiner’s Certificate and Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Cer
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Signs of a Bad or Failing Brake Wheel Cylinder

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If your car is equipped with drum brakes and a spongy brake pedal, poor brake response, and leaking brake fluid, you may need a brake wheel cylinder replacement. Wheel cylinders are not exactly high-tech components, but they do play a vital role in drum brakes. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder pushes the two pistons inside each wheel cylinder outward to force the brake shoes against the drums and apply the brakes. When the brake pedal is released, return springs pull the shoes back away from the drums and push the wheel cylinder pistons back into their bores. As they are a hydraulic component and subjected to the harsh conditions of braking, they can wear out over time and will eventually need to be replaced. When brake wheel cylinders do go bad, they will usually produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver that service may be required. 1. Mushy brake pedal One of the first symptoms commonly associated with bad whe
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The Proper way for checking and testing for faulty Brake Hoses

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If you're researching your car's brake system, most articles will tell you the same scary facts up front: By  the time you discover your car has a brake problem, it's usually too late. Fortunately, the brake system is  pretty simple, and it's easy to learn how to check the condition of different brake components. Properly functioning brake hoses are important for a safe ride You car's brakes are dependent on pressure and friction -- that's what makes the wheels come to a stop. When  you step on the brake pedal, that pressure has to move quickly to the four corners of the car, carried around  by fluid-filled brake hoses and brake lines. Generally, the metal brake lines get more attention; they're  even available in dressed up and high-performance variations. But the simple rubber brake hoses are just as  important to your car's safety. Visual Inspection and feeling the pressure in the hose for a safe working life of a brake hose should be  checked
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Location: 3812 16 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3R7, Canada
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Symptoms of a Possible Bad or Failing Brake Master Cylinder

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Common signs of a faulty brake master cylinder include abnormal brake pedal behavior, contaminated brake fluid, and the Check Engine Light turning on. The brake master cylinder is one of the most significant and important components found on modern car braking systems. It serves as the central valve that pushes brake fluid through the brake lines so that the brake calipers can squeeze the pads against the rotors. It functions by pushing a metal rod through a cylinder to force fluid through the braking system to the wheels. One end of this rod is attached to the pedal and is actuated when the pedal is depressed. Usually a defective brake master cylinder will produce a few symptoms that alert the driver that service may be necessary. 1. Abnormalities in your brake pedal behavior One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing brake master cylinder is abnormal brake pedal behavior. The master cylinder is the component that generates all of the pre
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Location: 3812 16 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3R7, Canada
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Benefits of a Preventive Maintenance and why you should start one

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What is Preventive Maintenance (PM)? Preventive maintenance is a routine checkup performed on fleet equipment to make sure it’s working properly. In other words, it means taking care of small problems before they become big ones. PM programs are designed to meet your specific needs and may include: Inspections and tests Measurements and adjustments Part replacement or full repairs Cleaning Oil changes With a reliable PM program, potential problems are easily discovered, fixed and documented to prevent unexpected breakdowns. Starting a fleet maintenance program Every minute a fleet vehicle is inoperable on the side of the road is money off of your bottom line. Fortunately, many roadside failures are preventable if you plan ahead and anticipate problems. Reduce downtime by implementing a preventive maintenance (PM) program that will help you find and resolve issues before your fleet ever hits the road. What's the benefits of a PM schedule Benefits of
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The importance of a preventive maintenance program

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If the cost of a preventive maintenance program worries you, consider the cost of not having one. Vehicles that don’t receive regular maintenance experience a greatly reduced lifespan, excessive breakdowns, expensive repairs, lost time on the road and even litigation due to negligence. In fact, in many ways, a preventive maintenance program for semi-trucks and commercial vehicles is as important as driver safety programs. An unsafe vehicle that is determined to create unreasonable risk or harm to a driver or others on the road – such as an accident because of bad brakes – could get the owner/manager prosecuted for liability or a negligent act. In order to avoid any of these costly and scary issues it’s important to ensure your vehicle(s) is as safe as possible with consistent servicing, inspections and repairs to prevent problems and maximize the vehicle’s availability. Preventive maintenance is about being proactive and regularly scheduling proper maintenance based on ti
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