You love your diesel truck but it may not be enough for your needs. It’s better to have a truck that is too big than a truck that is too small. Village Diesel Works is going to talk below about some things that drivers do that are actually signs they need larger diesel trucks. If you can relate to any of the following things, you need a larger diesel truck, too.
Overloading the Vehicle
If you are stuffing the truck bed and cab to the brim, you need a bigger truck. Your diesel truck should be able to handle your loads comfortably without you having to overload it. There might be rare occasions when you need to stuff the bed and cab, but you should not be doing this daily or even a couple of times a week. If your job or personal life leaves you with zero room in the diesel truck, it’s time to consider buying a new or used one that is larger and can handle more capacity.
Making Multiple Trips
You might not overstuff your truck but you do make multiple trips between suppliers and construction sites to bring all of the supplies to the site. This, too, suggests you need a larger diesel truck. Making multiple trips because your bed cannot store all of the supplies or your purchases definitely reinforces the fact that your truck is too small. Unless your job is to haul supplies all day long, you should be able to fit everything into the truck in one or two trips at a maximum.
Burning Through Fuel
Another sign that your diesel truck is too small for what you demand of it is burning through fuel. If you don’t get the fuel mileage that you should, this is a sign that you are overloading the truck and stressing out the engine. The engine requires more fuel when it is under stress, and stressful diving situations include a fully-loaded truck or a truck that is towing a trailer behind it.
Breaking Down Frequently
Finally, if your diesel truck breaks down frequently, this is also a sign that you are applying too much stress to the engine. In other words, you may be overloading the truck beyond its maximum weight capacity. This not only stresses out the engine but also makes it more difficult to slow down and stop.
No matter your diesel truck’s size, Village Diesel Works in Woodbury, MN, can maintain and repair it. Call us today to schedule an appointment for your diesel truck or automobile.