Preventive Maintenance

Trucks that last have one thing in common: preventive maintenance.

Throughout the life of your diesel truck, the manufacturer expects you to visit a service center for factory scheduled maintenance. This includes common services like oil changes, air filter replacement, fuel filter replacement, coolant checks, component inspections and part replacement at certain mileage intervals.

Following your maintenance schedule helps you get the longest life and best reliability from your vehicle. It also keeps your truck protected under its factory and extended warranties. The manufacturer may not pay repair costs for a truck that hasn't been taken care of properly.

Diesel maintenance saves you money in the long run by reducing the chance you will run into unexpected problems and ensuring you're covered if something does go wrong.

Where Do I Go for Diesel Maintenance in Anchorage, AK?

Many think you need to go to the nearest dealer for diesel truck care or to keep your factory warranty valid. That's not been true since 1975, thanks to something called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you when choosing where to go for service. Under this act, you're allowed to choose any independent service center for repairs and maintenance. Your factory warranty will remain intact as long as you follow and track the maintenance schedule.

Different Strokes of Alaska provides preventive maintenance for Anchorage and all surrounding areas.

Learn About Diesel Maintenance Services

Maintenance services we offer include, but are not limited to:

• Lube & Oil Change (with free inspection): An oil change is one of the most common maintenance services requested, with good reason. Your diesel truck requires lubrication so its mechanical parts work seamlessly together. Without good oil, friction will cause wear and tear on metal parts. This can lead to your engine overheating or premature breakdown. Oil change intervals vary depending on location, whether you use synthetic or regular oil, and how frequently you drive. Regular inspections help to find issues you may be unaware of, or preventatively catch potential failures.
• 30,000 Mile ServiceAt 30,000 miles you've reached an important milestone. Many manufacturers recommend maintenance at or near this mileage. Service includes replacing the engine oil, oil filter and fuel filters, checking and/or changing the coolant, inspecting the brakes, replacing the air filters, inspecting the exhaust, and checking all other fluids and common wear parts.
• 60,000 Mile Service: Your truck is now seasoned with many miles behind it and many more to go. At the 60,000 mile mark, you have diesel truck parts and several fluids that will need to be checked and replaced again. Services includes all the same inspections at 30,000 miles, inspecting the steering linkage and boots, fuel line connections, considering transmission fluid service, glow plugs and all other parts and fluids.
• 90,000 Mile Service: As your truck reaches the 90,000 mile point, it's time for another maintenance check. Like the prior maintenance service intervals, you'll need your system components and fluids checked to retain vehicle dependability and performance.
• Spring Checkup: Before you hit the road for spring and summer, make sure your truck is running in top condition. A spring checkup ensures everything looks good for the warmer months ahead.
• Winter Checkup: Seasonal checkups are a great preventive practice. Cold and below zero temperatures have a negative effect on batteries, coolant, ignition, and many other components. diesel truck winterized helps prevent problems that could leave you on the side of the road in bad weather.

This is a sample of the diesel maintenance services available at Different Strokes of Alaska. We perform mileage services at all levels and can abide by the schedule in your owner's manual to ensure everything is serviced when it should be. If you have any questions, call or contact us online today.