OTR Performance Show with Jason Chise

Whatever the case, you need to properly prepare your truck for downtime. In this blog post, we will be sharing our insight on how downtime affects your truck(s) and what you can do to make sure that when you come back to it you aren’t facing any issues. 1st Tip: Change oil, add fuel stabilizer The lifeblood of your truck is the fluid systems. Assuming you are not lucky enough to store your truck in a climate-controlled facility, the truck is going to see a wide variety of temperatures. Do a fresh oil change, a coolant flush, top off the fuel tanks, and add stabilizer. I would even suggest replacing your water/fuel filters to ensure condensation does not build up over time. 2nd Tip: Hookup trickle charger if possible or use main shut off switch Now, it’s also important to know that even though your truck won’t be running the electrical system will still be active. There may be tiny draws but over time they can run the battery capacity down, leaving you with no power to start the truck back up when that time comes again. One of my favorite brands is Ctek – they are top-notch and do an excellent job. Ctek carries multiple options, so you can find one at a price point that works for you. Here are our top 3 picks: https://smartercharger.com/collections/vehicle/products/ctek-mxs-5-0 https://smartercharger.com/collections/vehicle/products/ctek-multi-us-7002 https://smartercharger.com/collections/professional/products/ctek-multi-us-25000 If you have the main power shut off switch that some trucks have installed it would be best to shut that off so that it constrains the draining of the batteries. You can even take your batteries off your truck and use a trickle charger at home if you don’t have power in the yard. 3rd Tip: Drain your air tanks Wet, Primary, and Secondary tanks need to be drained when you are storing your vehicle for long periods of time. The water that collects from your air compressor/filter assembly can cause rust to build up. This will damage your air brake system and cause failure that can be hard to trace. There should be cables that you can pull to drain the water, or you can remove the plug to drain water. (*Use caution if there is air pressure!*) 4th Tip: Monitor belts, air pressure on tires, hoses, rusty clamps, airbags Another thing to consider is to go over any basic maintenance items such as belts, air pressure on tires, hoses, airbags, etc. Any rubber or similar material can dry rot while sitting. If these maintenance parts are already in questionable shape it would be a good idea to purchase these extra parts and replace them before the times comes for you to get moving again. 5th Tip: Clean your vehicle before it’s put in storage This is something that is often overlooked, but still important. I highly recommend doing a thorough job of cleaning the truck inside and out. Do a good hand wash over the entire truck and ideally put a fresh coat of wax. Any dust, debris, etc. will not stick to the paint, and it offers a protective coat so that nothing should damage the paint. Beyond that spraying something like wd40 and wiping it on the frame rails and other parts of the truck will prevent rust from setting in while the truck is not in use. Bonus Tip: Take pictures or videos of your truck This way you’ll have proof that the damage occurred in the storage facility when you need to make an insurance claim for the damage. Theft is also something to keep in mind. You can put a lock on the battery shut off or somewhere else where you can prevent theft from occurring. Storing your truck for downtime can make you feel worried, however, with these tips, you can put your mind at ease that when the time comes for you to get back on the road knowing your truck is ready for you. Until next time

What does ‘SCR NOx conversion efficiency low’ mean on Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15, DD16? Fault codes associated with Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) NOx efficiency low are the most dreaded codes you will find on the Detroit diesel application and can drive your costs high. Long story short, these fault codes mean that the efficiency in the aftertreatment system, aka the 1-Box, is not operating within the required threshold (70%). This measurement happens between your inlet and outlet NOx

The fault codes related to P1495/P1496 mean that the engine protection has been enabled causing the EGR to be disabled and the system to go into preventative safety measures. As a result, passive/active DPF regeneration is disabled as well. When a problem arises, you have 10 hours to fix the problem or else it goes into an EGR derate. This EGR derate on a Paccar limits your engine power up to 25-40%. The loss in power will prompt you to seek service at a repair shop or dealer. OUR SOCIAL: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/OTRperformance Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OTRperformance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/OTRperformance Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/OTRperformance ____________________________________ Thank you for checking out our podcast. Stay tuned for more. ________________________________ All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use thereof does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.