In order to be considered a responsible truck owner, you
need to regularly attend to your truck and perform various maintenance tasks.
Some tasks, such as checking the windshield washer fluid and making sure all of
your lights are in the proper working order, need to be performed as often as
once a month. Others, however, can wait a little longer, generally around once
every three months.
One thing you should do at least every three months or so is
to check your vehicle’s transmission fluid levels. You can easily do this job
yourself if you have the right know-how, or you can take it to a qualified
mechanic. If fluid levels are low, fluid should be added. You can find the best
fluid for your particular truck at Auto Truck Depot.
If you have trailer
hitches installed on your truck, you should walk around and check the hitch
periodically. Trailer hitches tend to be fairly stable, but there is always a
chance that they could become partially or even fully detached from your
vehicle. If you notice any signs of damage or wear, replace or repair your
hitch before hauling any more cargo.
You should also check the exhaust pipe at least every three
months. Look it over carefully for any signs of a hole or other damage.
Generally, you’ll be alerted by strange noises if there’s a problem with your
exhaust pipe, but this isn’t always the case, so be sure to give it more than
just a passing glance and to fix problems promptly.
