Sep 09 2013 Van-Isle Truck Tech Maintenance Tips Comments Off on Fall is around the corner. Are you Ready?

   Summer is drawing to a close and Fall is around the corner. Are you ready for the challenges Mother Nature will send your way? Wayne Johnston has put together a list of Maintenance items that you might want to check or get checked, so you can continue driving around knowing your vehicle is as safe as it can be! Maintenance Item I- Consider Your Fuel System Fuel has a shelf life and will lose its punch after an extended time. Here …

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Jul 08 2013 Van-Isle Truck Tech Maintenance Tips Comments Off on Preventative Maintenance

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) why? Imagine…you are in the middle of your holiday and BAM! Something unexpected happens, could be an engine or a brake issue, suspension or tires.  The vast majority of road side issues are preventable with regular Preventative Maintenance (PM). The key word is Preventative. I’m sure as a reader you will agree that doing maintenance on your terms is a lot less stressful then on Murphy’s terms. (The founder of Murphy’s Law) If you are new to …

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Sep 26 2012 Van-Isle Truck Tech Maintenance Tips Comments Off on The Cold Weather is Approaching. Are you Ready?

Maintenance Item I- Consider Your Fuel System Fuel has a shelf life and will lose its punch after an extended time. Here is what one Fuel Company recommends (Quality) gasoline can be stored for a year without deterioration when the storage conditions are good — a tightly closed container, moderate temperatures, and out of direct sunlight. (It is recommended) that gasoline not be stored unnecessarily. A supply that won’t be needed for several months should be used and replenished when …

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Jun 15 2012 Van-Isle Truck Tech Maintenance Tips Comments Off on RV Motorhome Checklist Before Heading Out on the Open Road

  t Van Isle Truck Tech, we’d rather not see your motorhome in our shop. We’d prefer you be enjoying the open road with your loved ones, not worrying about where that mysterious knocking is coming from. One of the keys to a smooth ride is a checklist, which you all have with such a large vehicle. We enjoy RV repair work because it makes people happy. Here are 10 tips to prepare effectively for a trouble-free trip: Do a …

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