
Food Truck Maintenance
​Monthly Checks
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Engine oil level.
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Function of all interior and exterior lights.
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Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
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Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
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Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
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Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
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Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
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Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary
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Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
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Parking brake for proper operation.
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Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
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Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
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Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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​Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
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Change engine oil and filter.
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Rotate tires* , inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
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Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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Perform multi-point inspection (recommended). * Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
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​Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
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Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
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Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
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Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
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Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
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Other maintenance items Every 30000 miles (48000 km)
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Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult dealer for requirements.
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​ Every 60000 miles (96000 km)
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Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
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Replace spark plugs.
Every 97,500 miles (157000 km)
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Change engine coolant.*
Every 105000 miles (168000 km)
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Replace rear axle fluid. Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
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Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Every 150000 miles (240000 km)
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Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed bearings are used. * Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),