Winterizing Your Vac Truck
November 1, 2022
It's no secret that driving — much less working — in the winter can prove harmful to any machine. Harsh conditions and freezing temperatures may vary by your location, but winterizing your combination unit or industrial vacuum truck will extend its life. Maintaining your vehicle throughout the cold season will not only preserve its life and efficiency, but also save you from high repair costs.
Cold temperatures make it harder for engines to work properly, snow and ice can limit tire traction, and salt can cause rust. A lack of proper winterization for your machine can result in broken hoses, frozen gauges, pump failure and ruptured water tanks to name a few negative outcomes. Repairing one or several of these items on your truck can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
Key winterization steps include protecting all water lines and tanks from freezing, using appropriate cold-weather hydraulic fluid, checking battery condition and charging system, inspecting heater and defroster systems, and applying rust prevention treatment to exposed metal surfaces.
Contact Vac2Go at 1-855-VACS2GO for winterization services at any of our locations.
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