{"id":1008,"date":"2016-08-17T17:06:14","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T17:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2017-02-07T23:12:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T23:12:41","slug":"preventative-maintenance-for-trucking-components-clutch-and-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/preventative-maintenance-for-trucking-components-clutch-and-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventative Maintenance For Trucking Components: Clutch and Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to our ongoing look at commercial motor vehicle preventative maintenance. In our last look at this crucial aspect of the job, we took a hard look at two of the most important parts of your vehicle, the brakes and the tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Today, we are going to take a look at two more vital components: the clutch and engine. Always remember that preventative maintenance can mean the difference between CSA violations<\/a> or accidents and a flawless record. So let\u2019s start with that vital control component of your truck.<\/p>\n

Your Clutch<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fact is, good driving practices can help extend the life of your clutch<\/a>. The clutch is designed to compensate for the difference in rotation between the engine as it runs and when the vehicle is stopped.<\/p>\n

Imagine that when you engage your vehicle\u2019s clutch, you are putting over 35 tons of equipment and cargo into motion. To keep the clutch operating well, you must spec it properly and keep it well-maintained. And while a clutch can\u2019t last forever, you can certainly increase its operating time.<\/p>\n

Not only will experience behind the wheel help you avoid clutch problems, but keeping a keen eye and immediately reporting problems also goes a long way. Since the clutch is a complex piece of equipment, you want to be as detailed as possible when you report clutch problems to fleet management.<\/p>\n

Here are some common clutch problems you may encounter:<\/p>\n