Truck maintenance in winter (V) Leaks and tires

When the weather accompanies it is enough to follow the periodic reviews recommended by the manufacturer but when very high temperatures are expected low or cold spells it is best to make a special monitoring of belts, spark plugs and hoses and rule out any type of exhaust or leak.

In In this sense, you have to be alert with the Diesel Exhaust System (DEF) because its freezing point is -11º, a temperature which is easily reached in winter at many points in the north of Spain. If the DEF freezes, the process to thaw it in a normal operation lasts about 45 minutes and almost all of Trucks have this feature. To avoid surprises, I would not be It is unnecessary to periodically check the system to detect possible leaks or avoid them with an anti-leak product..

Another point that cannot be left unchecked are the tires. Ideally, even if it's cold, maintain the pressure recommended by the manufacturer and that the cover drawing has a depth greater than two millimeters. In winter it is easier than tires lose grip as a result of the presence of water or ice on the road and a defective or bad wheel it could give us an upset in the form of a blowout or a skid. It it would be better to drive in winter with special tires with greater grip, but a good state of conservation of the "rubbers" conventional can be more than enough.