Keeping A Heavy Goods Vehicle In Good Condition

There are a number of steps that can be taken to ensure that heavy goods vehicles are performing fuel-efficiently and cost-effectively in the long term. One of the best steps that can be taken is ensuring that regular planned maintenance is carried out in order to identify and resolve any issues before they become more serious. Ensuring that tires are in good condition is also an important step to making sure that a heavy goods vehicle is performing fuel efficiently.

In addition to brakes, axles and tires there are a range of other components within the engine that can have a negative impact on performance and fuel economy if they are broken or not working efficiently. One of the most important components to the safe and fuel-efficient operation of a heavy goods vehicle is the radiator. This transfers heat out of the engine making sure that the engine does not overheat. If you think that the radiator in your vehicle is broken it is important that you take it in for a check-up with a specialist technician as soon as possible. Experienced vehicle technicians can carry out services such as the repair of commercial vehicle radiators and power steering repair efficiently and cost-effectively.

Read more for some further information on some of the steps that can be taken to keep heavy goods vehicles in good condition.

Planned Maintenance

Scheduling planned maintenance for commercial vehicles within a fleet is one of the most effective ways to improve efficiency and reduce downtime caused by breakdowns. Typical services carried out in planned maintenance could relate to repairs and replacements of components such as the road springs, the power steering, the prop shaft, the exhaust and the turbocharger among a range of other components.

Radiator Repairs And Other Services

If you are having issues with a truck but have not identified the source of the problem it can be a good idea to take it to an experienced technician to identify and resolve the problem. One common issue that engineers frequently see is overheating in the engine caused by a radiator or intercooler that is not working properly. Fixing a broken radiator in a vehicle is crucial to safety with a fully functioning and well-serviced radiator in a truck helping to provide optimal performance.

Get In Touch

Our experienced team at Applied Radiators Ltd can provide a range of efficient and cost-effective heat transfer solutions for lorries in commercial fleets. In addition to radiator repairs and replacements, we can also provide a range of other services including cleaning and repairs for diesel tanks, hydraulic tanks, ad blue tanks and repair services for power steering boxes, turbochargers and prop shafts. For more information on how we can help with HGV servicing and repairs get in touch today by calling 01782 281628 or emailing us at sales@appliedradiators.co.uk.