Truck maintenance in winter (I) Chains and revision

In winter, it is not only necessary to carry good chains by hand for if we are surprised by a heavy snowfall in the middle of the route. The chains are essential and it would not hurt to carry on board a pickaxe. For those who do not like to fight with chains, they have created their “liquid” counterparts that are dispensed as a spray, although most truckers still prefer the conventional.

 No However, it is less and less common to see a truck with the chains placed because on the main roads, the authorities usually prohibit the circulation of heavy vehicles when there is snow. In the secondary network, they must be used as chains.

Before to start a trip, and more if bad weather, frost or snow is expected, you have to do a mini-revision of the vehicle (albeit thoroughly) and Take special care with tires, antifreeze, brakes, shock absorbers, electrical equipment and lighting. In addition, it is recommended to always start each journey with the tank full fuel and refuel when you reach half, in case it is necessary to use it as a heater in case of being trapped in some port or on some impassable road.