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Ford Vehicle Service Information In Penticton BC
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Diesel trucks require regularly scheduled maintenance to keep medium duty commercial fleets on the road and generating profits. This includes ensuring the diesel particulate filter is functioning for optimal performance. At Skaha Ford in BC, our team of factory-trained technicians have the skills and equipment required to keep your diesel rigs in excellent shape.Maintaining the diesel particulate filter is critical because it can lead to costly breakdowns if not regularly cared for. When particulate in the exhaust stream builds up in the filter, it restricts system flow and creates significant back pressure, which can cause engine damage. The diesel particulate filter can also become clogged, cracked or melted, and can cause low vehicle power, poor fuel efficiency and excessive coolant usage.
Bring your medium duty truck to Skaha Ford in BC for The Works if you notice any symptoms of a malfunctioning diesel particulate filter. This complete service package delivers essential vehicle inspections, tests and an oil change to keep your fleet running smoothly. We’ll also complete a full 83-point inspection and a comprehensive Vehicle Report Card to ensure your commercial vehicle is operating at its best.
To learn more about this exclusive service package for your F-450, F-550, F-650 or F-750s, contact our team today.
Winter Fueling Service Tips for Medium-Duty Trucks in Oliver
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(Posted on Dec 20, 2021 at 03:14AM )
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Unscheduled downtime is very costly for commercial fleets. With every passing minute, hour and day, businesses face lost revenue, poor driver morale and disappointed clients. Regular medium-duty truck maintenance is essential to keep engines churning and profits coming in. This winter, bring your Super Duty, F-550, F-650 or F-750 in for service at Skaha Ford in BC to maximize its uptime.One of the best ways to ensure trouble-free, lower-cost winter operation is by properly maintaining fuel tanks. Fuel additives, such as diesel anti-gel, are essential once the temperature drops below freezing. You also want to ensure that your fleet is being fed a quality winter blend of fuel to prevent wax crystals from forming at low temperatures.
Additionally, keep tanks at least half full and don’t be tempted to ride on fumes. Condensation can build up in a near-empty gas tank in cold weather. This can cause frozen fuel lines and no-start conditions, costing your fleet precious time.
Don’t leave one of your biggest assets up to chance. At Skaha Ford, our team of certified journeymen have the training and experience they need to keep your medium-duty trucks running well. Call our Service Department today to book a maintenance or repair appointment.
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Medium-duty trucks work hard for your fleet. Whether hauling, towing, lifting, disposing or maintaining infrastructure, they have unique maintenance needs compared to other commercial vehicles. This winter, give your rigs the attention they deserve by having your F-450s, F-550s or F-650s serviced at Skaha Ford in BC.Medium-duty trucks face harsh conditions every day. These vehicles spend most of their time idling and drinking up to two litres of fuel every hour. Frequent idling is why fleet managers need to track hours in addition to mileage. This ensures optimal service timing for medium-duty trucks.
Take an aerial bucket truck for an arborist as an example. It may only travel a few kilometres from the shop to its destination – but when it arrives, the engine will run for the next eight hours while stationary. After several weeks of this gruelling routine, the odometer isn’t a reliable indicator of the truck’s service needs. By tracking hours, fleets have more accurate insight into the wear-and-tear of a vehicle’s components and create a preventative maintenance plan to ensure optimal operation at all times.
To book your F-450, F-550, F-650 in for service, contact Skaha Ford in BC to schedule an appointment.
