🚛 Top 5 Signs Your Truck Needs Preventive Maintenance

A heavy-duty truck works hard. And like any good tool, it needs regular attention to keep delivering the goods — literally.

At Camions BL, we too often see customers arrive at the shop with breakdowns that could have been avoided. Because proper preventive maintenance is more than routine “checking”: it’s the best way to save time, money… and a lot of headaches.

Here are the 5 most common signs that show your truck is sending you a message: it’s time to act.

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1. 🔧 Unusual noises on the road

Clunking, squealing, vibrations… If your truck starts putting on an unsolicited concert, it’s never a good sign.

These noises can come from:

• Brakes (worn pads or discs)

• Suspension

• Steering

What it can cost you if you ignore it:
Major breakdowns, towing in the middle of a job, and potentially having the unit completely out of service for several days.

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2. 🚨 Warning lights turning on on the dashboard

We know it: some people drive for weeks with the “Check Engine” light on. 😅
But just because the truck is still running doesn’t mean there isn’t a more serious issue behind it.

Common examples:

• Faulty sensors

• Leaks in the emissions system

• Fault codes related to the engine or braking system

Good habit: get a quick diagnostic with our mobile unit or in the shop. Sometimes it’s minor… but you need to know.

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3. ⛽ Abnormally high fuel consumption

Are you filling up more often than usual?
Your truck may need an adjustment or a good cleaning of certain components (air filter, injectors, turbo…).

Preventive maintenance is also a way to optimize performance and reduce fuel costs.

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4. 🛑 Less effective braking

If you feel that your braking distance is increasing or the pedal feels softer than before, that’s a clear signal.

Brakes are a matter of safety — for your drivers and for everyone else on the road.

Don’t delay: it’s better to change brake pads today than to rebuild an entire system tomorrow.

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5. 📆 Your last inspection was… too long ago

A good indicator that it’s time for maintenance? You can’t remember the last time you booked an appointment.

At Camions BL, we recommend scheduling preventive maintenance at the intervals suggested by the manufacturer, or as soon as the truck shows one of the signs above.

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🚛 What you gain by doing your preventive maintenance with Camions BL

✔️ Fewer unexpected issues on the road
✔️ Longer lifespan for your trucks
✔️ Better-controlled operating costs
✔️ Fast service, on-site or in the shop
✔️ Even warranty work can be done via our mobile unit

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Ready to prevent instead of cure?

📞 Call us or book an appointment online.