Truck Maintenance

Truck Maintenance at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer

While some models only have to deal with mileage, a truck is often put through a lot more on the road. When you’re hauling thousands of pounds repeatedly, you’ll need to make sure that your truck is properly maintained so that it can keep going. When you’re near Tyler, Gilmer, or Longview, you’ll be able to schedule a service with Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer, where our mechanics can make sure that your truck has everything it needs. 

Stay on Top of Maintenance 

When it comes to maintaining your truck, nothing beats routine maintenance. In order to run properly, your vehicle is going to need parts that are reliable.

• Inspecting Your Brakes: If there’s one part that you don’t want to fail on the road, it’s going to be your brakes. You can make sure that your brakes are working properly with a quick visit. 
• Topping Up Your Fluids: Over time, your model’s fluids are inevitably going to disappear. You’ll want to ensure that your cooling system, engine, transmission, and other systems have what they need to keep working properly.  
• Inspecting Your Engine: When you bring your model in for an inspection, our mechanics might be able to catch issues before they spiral into something larger. Since this is the most expensive part of your model, you might end up saving an incredible amount of money. 

The Benefits of Synthetic Oil

It’s no secret that oil is important for your engine. You’ll want to make sure you’re changing out your oil consistently, and you may want to ask your mechanic about switching to synthetic oil. This type of oil is engineered to be better in almost every situation when compared to conventional oil and is preferred for models that tend to haul heavy loads. You’ll also be able to last longer between oil changes, which can help free up your schedule over time. Other perks include resistance to extreme temperatures, the prevention of sludge build-up, and more. Since your engine is the most important, and most expensive, part of your vehicle, you’ll want to make sure that you’re supplying it with the best oil that’s available. 

Taking a Closer Look

While changing your oil is important, you’ll need to ensure that you give the other parts of your truck some love as well. When you’re in need of a new tire or accessory, you can easily contact our parts department, where we’ll be able to provide you with a replacement that fits your model. 

• Add The Accessories You Need: When you reach into your toolbox only to find that you left your most important tool at home, you might be out of luck. If you use your truck for work, you’ll want to make sure that it has everything it needs for the job ahead. 
• Focus on Your Tires: Your tires are going to experience a lot of stress when you’re towing a massive amount of weight behind you. You’ll want to make sure that you keep up with your tread over time, and that you properly service them.