Fall Routine Truck Maintenance

We at Ogden Truck Trailer & Auto Repair honestly believes that following a good maintenance schedule is key to maintaining the outstanding operation of your car or truck. Therefore, we have produced a listing of seasonal methods for you. Not only will adhering to a program supply a simple way to keep up with your truck routine maintenance schedule, but additionally, it will make sure that your trucks are running smoothly no matter what the northern Alberta weather has attracted us!

Recommended Fall Services


Tire Tread dept inspection and Replacement if Necessary 

Particular attention ought to be paid into the tread on your tires, particularly for the grey, rainy days which often happen this time of season in Calgary AB. Without adequate tread depth, your car ca grip the road. Under wet weather conditions, thickness that is tight can cause a car to hydroplane which results in crashes. Preventing it is easy because you can check your tread with just a penny

Cooling System Flush

 Over time it may break down and the coolant in your radiator does not last forever and begin to corrode the interior of your own radiator. This may cause issues and radiator repair. A radiator flush once a year is inexpensive insurance against radiator repairs.

Assess your Headlights

 You don't notice that you've got a bulb outside. Now's a fantastic time to have a look whether you want to replace a bulb to see. Not only is it unsafe to drive with a single headlight, you may find a ticket!

Engine Hoses and Belts

 Have hoses and belts checked to make certain that belts are not worn and fittings are tight.


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