Special Application Services
- Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/3,000 mi.
- Have underbody flushing service performed once a year.
See also:
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
At a minimum, gasoline should meet
ASTM specification D 4814
in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
Some gasolines contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopen ...
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 454 kg (1,000
lbs). But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, ...
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
safety chains under the tongue of
the trailer to help prevent the tongue
from contacting the road if it
becomes separated ...