A perfectly running van is pivotal for the success of a business, whether your local to us in Slough near West London or as far away as Scotland. If a van breaks down with engine issues, then not only can this be an expensive bill but also a time-consuming process with your van off the road for an extended period of time. Also, if you are wanting to sell your van, you will get a higher price for your used van if it is running perfectly than if it has mechanical problems.
Maintaining Your Van’s Performance
One of the best ways to ensure a van continues to run smoothly is to have it serviced regularly and preventatively checked over by a local garage near to you. They will be able to check the oil and water levels, emissions readings, tyre pressures and for any fault codes that may be registered in the vehicles ECU. We recommend that you have an oil change every 6 months and a major service every year. For more tips on vehicle maintenance, visit our YouTube channel.
The Importance of Regular Oil Changes
On diesel vehicles, it is paramount to have the engine oil changed regularly to keep the engine lubricated. The most common cause of turbo and timing chain problems is from insufficient oil lubrication and these parts can be expensive to replace.
Long Drives for Diesel Vans
Whether you own a Vauxhall Vivaro, Mercedes Sprinter or Citroen Berlingo van, it is important to regularly take your vehicle for a long drive to bring it up to temperature. This is important because the diesel particulate filter will only burn off excess soot at high speeds when the engine is hot. If you do short journeys, then this can cause the DPF to clog up and can cause other engine problems for your vehicle. If you only do short journeys, we would recommend taking the vehicle for a 30 minute drive on the motorway every couple of weeks.
Ready to Sell Your Van?
If your van is running perfectly but you don’t need the van anymore, then you could sell it to sellthevan.co.uk. They guarantee to offer a fair price and free UK collection. They buy all makes of perfectly running van and they buy all types of commercial vehicle including panel vans, Luton box vans, tippers, recovery trucks and minibuses.
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