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Diagnosing Your Commercial Truck’s Misalignment

November 22, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

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One of the forgotten areas of your Ford or Chevrolet commercial truck is the suspension and steering system. We often take this for granted without giving it a second thought until there is a problem. But being in tune with your commercial truck  is ideal so you can spot problems before they turn into major [...]

Preparing Your Truck For Winter

October 21, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

Winter Windshield

The fact of the matter is that, while it’s not likely that many people would leave the house in a snowstorm without a coat, gloves, and a hat, many people don’t take the time they need in order to prepare their truck for the harsh weather of the winter months. The good news is that [...]

Fix The Flat Tire On Your Truck With A Can

September 28, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

flat tire

If you’ve spent any time at all looking around an automotive store, or even the auto parts section at a department store, you’ve seen the emergency flat tire fixing cans. You may have been skeptical about its effectiveness. The fact of the matter is that, in many cases, if something sounds too good to be [...]

Truck Maintenance Tasks You Can Do In Your Garage

August 16, 2010 in Chevrolet, Ford, Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

Chevy Tires

So you’ve headed down to your Ford commercial truck dealer and you’ve picked up a new truck. Maybe you sprung for the upgraded options package, maybe you’ve had a new addition to the family and needed more space quickly, or maybe you’re just frugal. In any case, if you want to save money on the [...]

Checking Your Ford Commercial Truck’s Brake Fluid

July 19, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

Faulkner Ciocca Truck Center - New Ford Service

Brakes are one of the most important parts of your Ford commercial truck. You use them every time you drive, and they keep you safe on the road by helping you avoid accidents. Caring for your brakes is an important part of regular maintenance on our truck. Part of caring for your Ford commercial truck [...]

Three Ways to Extend the Life of Your Ford Engine

June 22, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

Ford Service

Extending the life of your Ford engine is essential for saving money and enjoying your commercial truck for many years. But do you actually utilize methods that will make it last? The first thing you can do to extend the life of the engine in your Ford truck is to change the oil regularly. Be [...]

Diagnosing the “Check Engine” Light on Your Ford

June 22, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

check engine light

The “Check Engine” light on your Ford can be one of the most annoying lights on the dashboard display, but it can also be one of the most important. The light could mean any number of things and not all of those things are necessarily bad. Here are two things you can do to diagnose [...]

Diagnosing Brake Problems on Your Chevy Commercial Truck

June 22, 2010 in Truck Parts & Repair by ronleicht

Mechanic

After years of use or thousands of miles of driving, brake problems are going to be inevitable. But do you know how to determine what the problem is without taking your Chevy commercial truck to a mechanic? Here are some simple ways to diagnose your brake problems to give you a better idea about what’s [...]