Seven Mistakes That Take Years Off a Heavy-Duty Transmission

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Heavy-duty machines have more power and take more of a beating than those found in regular vehicles. This doesn’t mean that they will live through years of misuse and neglect. Just like all other equipment, operators need to refrain from putting needless strain on these parts and should maintenance them on a regular basis to keep them working their best. Otherwise, you may be searching for rebuilt transmissions frequently. Here are seven mistakes that can take years off these drive parts and cost you to lose thousands of dollars in downtime.

1. Failing To Adjust Differential Bearings

As you use the equipment, the differential bearings move and loosen off from their original position. This causes the drive train to take far more of a beating than necessary. Every 1,000 hours, have the differential bearings checked and reset if needed. To do this, check with your owner’s manual or ask a trusted mechanic.

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Alloy Wheel Repair – Repair Your Alloys and Make Them Last Longer

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Alloy Wheels are an expensive but worthy investment, so it makes sense to look after them as best you can. However it’s inevitable that at some point in your driving life you will get the odd knock, scuff and chip from curbs whilst parking or stone and gravel kickups from other vehicles passing.

Whilst the scuffs and chips don’t affect the alloys performance they do make the alloy appearance look flawed and messy and can ruin the vehicle image. Many people just live with this problem because they think that it’s too expensive to be repaired or fixed, and if you don’t look in the right places or for the right people it can be.

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How Auto Reconditioning Will Help Your Vehicle

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If your vehicle has auto body damage don’t just trade in it for a new one! New vehicles are more expensive than getting auto body repairs. Rather than paying one time you will be paying for it for 4 or 5 years! You may not have heard about this thing called auto reconditioning? Auto reconditioning is a great way to get your vehicle looking like new in no time! You may doubt what I am saying, but read on and find out how auto reconditioning can help your vehicle!

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