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The Rapidly Changing World of Fuel Lube Trucks

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Today’s fuel lube trucks are a world apart from what it was five years ago. A wide range of specifications are available now for these trucks and fuel lube track manufacturers are vying to provide the best configuration to the trucks.  There is a fast change in the specifications and capabilities as the demand for mobile servicing is increasing in the sector. To make it more economical, contractors are going to the jobsite instead of the equipment coming back into the shop. The presence of dependable fuel lube trucks is of prime importance to counter large number of penalties from not moving dirt due to inability to get fuel to the equipment.  DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) Nowadays, arrangements are made for DEF by most of the contractors, whether it is making provisions to take bulk DEF to the jobsite or else filling up the Ford truck. The permanency of DEF means builders of these trucks are adapting to DEF. Now builders are selecting stainless steel and h...

The Importance of Regular Oil and Filter Change in Trucks

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Among the different maintenance procedures available for light vehicles and trucks, regular oil and filter changing is an important technique. Using this step, the vehicle will be in good condition and it will run smoothly. Neglecting this procedure can lead to vehicular problems that require costly repairs.  Typically, there is a need for oil and filter change in truck using gasoline engines after it has reached 7,500 miles. However, some original equipment manufacturers believe that the figure should be 5,000 for oil and filter replacement.  Experts however recommend changing oil change in diesel engines or turbocharged gasoline engines every time it reaches 3,000 miles or every six months. This is true irrespective of the oil truck being driven under severe conditions.  Following this procedure helps to improve the truck’s engine condition. In addition, the vehicle is made to use the full potential of its horsepower that ensures that the cylind...