Signs That Indicate Your Semi-truck Needs Repair

A modern big rig semi truck for long haulage with a high cabin for improving aerodynamic characteristics moves under the bridge transporting a dry van semi trailer with commercial cargo

Trucks are also important for heavy-duty road tasks, from the transport of large goods through to towing damaged vehicles. These tasks will, however, wear down trucks over time along with the occasional rugged ground and strong weather conditions. You can use the semi-truck repair service when you see the signs below if you own or drive a truck in Oklahoma City, OK.

  • Extraordinary Body Roll

Many modern trucks are designed for body rolling or sway reduction. This is especially the case with corners spinning or heavy loads carrying. But you can get it tested as soon as possible when your truck rolls unusually. The root causes are irregular wear on tires, worn shock absorber or the problem of alignment.

  • Fluid Leakage

You can stop and look for leakage if you can smell something while driving your truck for some time. The typical symptom of a fluid leak is a strong smell. Take the time to inspect your truck's fluid reservoirs to see if signs of leakage are present. You can have a competent mechanic examining the truck if you still can't identify the cause of this peculiar smell.

  • Brake Response Slow

The truck's brakes should still be working. Without brakes, particularly at high speeds, the truck becomes a danger on the road. So when you find that the truck brake reacts slowly when you push a pedal or when the dashboard brake alarm is illuminated, you need to employ a semi-truck repair engineer to fix this problem immediately.

  • Check Flashing Light of Engine

This is a significant indication that something is wrong with any of the 100 systems the machine monitors with your vehicle. An engine light is not a reason for alarm but rather a warning that your engine should be tested sooner or later.

But if you have the control light on your dash that resembles the symbol of an engine (often red or yellow), you must have the engine tested right away. This may be a problem with the emissions system that can harm the catalytic converter when the vehicle is driven without repair.

If you notice that your vehicle is running differently than usual, you should take it or receive help immediately.

Call Silverado Road Services for inspection and repair without delay. Give us a call now in OKC.