{"id":996,"date":"2023-01-30T18:30:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T18:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/?p=996"},"modified":"2023-03-20T20:32:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T20:32:36","slug":"maintaining-your-semi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/maintaining-your-semi\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining Your Semi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSemi trucks<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are essential for many industries and our economy. They\u2019re made to transport heavy trailers with various cargo, which means they work a lot and work hard. Our team at White\u2019s International Trucks is here to help you find the right trucking solution. Continue reading for a few maintenance tips you can follow to increase the lifespan of your semi.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Consult the Manual<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This advice might get old, but checking the owner\u2019s manual is the best place to start when it comes to maintaining a vehicle. In the manual you can find information regarding the specific parts, systems, and maintenance requirements and processes. If you\u2019re just getting to learn about your truck, you should definitely give it a read.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Being able to provide basic routine maintenance is essential for safe and efficient semi performance. This includes engine, tire, electrical, and mechanical care. You should have a regular oil and filter change schedule, frequently check the tire pressure and condition, and monitor the brake systems. You should also maintain functional lighting and keep the interior and exterior clean.\u00a0<\/p>

When you follow basic maintenance needs, you will improve the performance of your semi and reduce the chance of experiencing problems that can be prevented.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Many owners\/operators will perform the basic maintenance on their semi-trucks, but it\u2019s important to know your local diesel mechanic who can assist with the bigger maintenance concerns. For example, if you need to service the clutch, you will likely need to schedule time in the shop. It\u2019s best to tackle repairs like these early on to reduce damage and downtime.\u00a0<\/p>

Keeping your semi well-maintained is the best decision for safety, efficiency, and value. Visit us at one of our North Carolina locations to learn more about your maintenance options. We also have an incredible selection of new semi-trucks if you\u2019re interested in upgrading your current model.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Semi trucks\u00a0are essential for many industries and our economy. They\u2019re made to transport heavy trailers with various cargo, which means they work a lot and work hard. Our team at White\u2019s International Trucks is here to help you find the right trucking solution. Continue reading for a few maintenance tips you can follow to increase […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[37,45,46,47],"class_list":["post-996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maintenance","tag-semi-truck","tag-semi-truck-maintenance","tag-truck-care","tag-truck-service"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=996"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1479,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/996\/revisions\/1479"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitestractor.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}