Winter Maintenance Tips for Your Hino Trucks

By the time the temperatures begin to drop, the first snowflake falls to the ground, and Christmas music floods the airwaves in every grocery store across town, you should already be up to date on your Hino truck’s winter maintenance. Having your Hino truck winterized for the colder months is imperative to ensure the vehicle is running its best and avoid the headache of costly repairs occurring down the line. Still, if you’ve waited this long or perhaps missed a step, the folks here at Somerville Hino are here to help! To ensure mechanical concerns and service intervals are up to date, it’s important that you do so by visiting a trusted and certified Hino Dealer. Follow our winter maintenance checklist below to ensure your Hino truck stays in tip-top shape all winter long!

Air filter:  Ensure maximum engine protection and optimal performance by maintaining and replacing when needed. Designed to protect the engine from harmful particles and pollutants.

Engine oil:  Reduce maintenance costs, extend oil life, and improve engine performance. Choose oil specifically to protect and enhance component life.

Fuel filter:  Keep your fuel as clean as possible by replacing your fuel filters at every service to increase the engine’s life, performance, and fuel efficiency.

Coolant System:  Proper maintenance is essential to reduce wear and tear on your coolant system. Opt for the appropriate coolant to reduce cavitation erosion resulting in long-life protection.

Battery: Test for stable voltage supply and prevent unplanned downtime. Check for loose, disconnected, or corroded battery terminals, including starter and magnetic switches.

Heated Mirrors:  Check your mirror mechanisms to ensure a safe journey—heated mirrors a safe option to clear the build-up of snow, ice, sleet, and rain.

Wipers:  Safe visibility is dependent on wipers functioning correctly. To ensure a problem-free operation, replace regularly.

Burner Maintenance:  Avoid downtime; regular maintenance of the burner systems is required to sustain emission system efficiency.

Checked our list twice and realized you missed a step? No worries! Have your truck inspected by a trustworthy Hino-certified technician today at Somerville Hino’s service centre. Contact us today to book an appointment!