How To Take Care Of Your GM Truck Ruston LA

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Your truck’s wheels bear a lot of stress, especially when you load up the bed with heavy freight. If you aren’t maintaining the wheels and tires properly, that strain can permanently damage them — and potentially even the suspension system, axles, or drivetrain.

To care for the tires, monitor the tread depth and the surface for defects. At least three times a year, have the tires rotated to ensure they wear evenly and thus last longer. Also make sure the tires are rebalanced and the wheels are realigned on a regular basis.

Fill and flush fluids frequently

The fluids running through your car’s are its lifeblood. If they’re dirty or depleted, the vehicle’s mechanical performance will suffer — and possibly result in irreparable damage. That why you should monitor your truck’s fluid levels and condition monthly. Always make sure the coolant is filled up so your truck doesn’t overheat when you’re towing.

If it’s been a season or more since the last engine oil change, schedule an appointment with us immediately. Also check your GM truck’s owner’s manual to see if your truck is overdue for a transmission fluid change or power steering fluid flush, we can perform those for you too.

Replace the filters

Your truck has two different air filters that both need replaced every year or two: the engine air filter and the cabin air filter.

As the truck motor intakes air to keep it cool, it filters out contaminants via the filter. Over time, the filter can get clogged and block air flow to the engine, which can lead to it underperforming and overheating. That dirty filter needs swapped out for a clean one.

If you crank up the air conditioning during sweltering summers in Ruston, Louisiana, your truck’s climate control system weeds out pollutants so they don’t flood the cabin. This filter can also get clogged with particles over time. We’ll gladly replace both of these filters while servicing your truck.