Oil Change for Long Haul Trucking

There are a lot of things that can be done to get the best performance and longest life out of one's long haul truck engine. Diesel is expensive and so making the most out of drop is important especially if every wasted dollar is taking away from the paycheck you are likely to receive that is why it is good to follow a simple checklist and make sure that everything is up to snuff before hitting the road. While it won't change the price of gas it will reduce how often you need to buy some. Gone are the days of improved performance and lower prices that diesel once offered. Today unfortunately the stuff is higher priced but still offers that great power. Instead of dreading the tally at the pump consider these options from oil change to new air filters to make every time you do fuel up a little victory for making each gallon count.

First of all make sure you keep your tires inflated to the manufacturer recommended PSI. Underinflated tires not only create more drag which causes lower MPG and less efficiency it can also be unsafe. Make the switch to synthetic and have an oil change every couple of months. An oil change is the best thing that can be done to keep an engine running well especially one with the unique problems of diesel fuel. Knowing that the cargo you haul affects your gas mileage is a moot point for truckers but be sure to minimize the weight you are hauling. Keep your cab clean and low on clutter. It may not seem like much compared to the thousands of pounds in the trailer but consider how a little adds up over the life of driving thousands of miles. It may not be much but every little bit matters.

Install a clean air filter and consider upgrading to a high flow filter combined with a new exhaust system. This will allow unrestricted airflow keeping things cool and allowing the engine to rev up with a lower strain put on it.
Finally, drive sensibly. Fast acceleration or immediate stopping can put a lot of strain on a vehicle. Ease the truck up to speed and ease her back down. Don't push or force the vehicle to accelerate faster than it wants to just let the gears and the motor do its job the way it wants to. In no time it will be cruising at a speed that it is comfortable with and that is the most fuel efficient.

From having a regular oil change to driving in a more sensible manner there are many things that can be done to make a truck run more efficiently and with less diesel needing to be consumed.