Maintenance Archives - Ressorts Industriels Laval Inc.

In this category, we will cover the maintenance of the following services: power steering, brakes, axles, clutch, truck suspension. We will also provide do-it-yourself maintenance tips to extend the life of your truck’s parts.

What to look for when choosing a truck repair shop

Being tasked with the duty of finding a good truck repair shop can get daunting when you are on the road and away from familiar territory. Here's an article from a Laval, Montreal-based truck shop that can maybe help a few.

Tips on Maintaining Heavy Truck Suspension System

Tips on Maintaining Heavy Truck Suspension System Most vehicles on the road today are there as a means of transportation for people. Drivers use their vehicles to get from one place to another as quickly and efficiently as possible, sometimes carrying other passengers in the process. If something goes wrong mechanically with a [...]

The Importance of Using Winter Tires for Big Trucks in Winter Conditions

The Importance of Using Winter Tires for Big Trucks in Winter Conditions As the winter months in Canada get colder, the road conditions are sure to become more treacherous. For big truck owners and drivers, snow and ice on the roads become the enemy. Before things get too dangerous, now is the right [...]

Getting your truck ready for winter 2021

Getting Your Truck Ready For Winter 2021 - 10 Tips That Will Help 1. Check Your Truck's Battery Getting your truck ready for winter does not have to be a time-consuming task. Read through this short article and see how our 10 tips will help you prepare your heavy truck for this [...]

How do I know if the leaf springs on my truck are worn out?

How do I know if the leaf springs on my truck are worn out ? Steel leaf springs are an integral part of the suspension of a pickup truck, freight truck or SUV. They are one of the key components that help you carry and tow those heavy loads day in and day out. In [...]

Wheel alignment, a matter of safety!

Have you considered looking into your semi truck’s wheel alignment lately? Proper wheel alignment makes it easier to maintain the right driving direction thanks to a tread whose contact surface adheres perfectly to the ground. As tires are the only contact a heavy truck has with the ground, driving safety is highly dependent on this component [...]

Maintenance Tips for Power Steering on your Truck

A power steering system is a set of elements which help maintain a vehicle’s direction. It adjusts steering wheel precision, allowing driver to maintain control over truck trajectory. An essential element in vehicle’s stability, it constitutes with suspension to main stabilization systems. Power steering systems are especially important for trucks because they are very sensitive to steering problems. In [...]

Advice from a heavy truck mechanic

Advice from a heavy truck mechanic for the ultimate maintenance of your truck’s life In this blog post, the heavy truck mechanic's at Ressorts Industriels Inc. / Centre de Camion C.T. CAM Inc. have taken a little time out of their busy schedule to put together an article that will help all truck owners [...]

What are frequent truck suspensions problems unique to Quebec?

Here are the main highlights for your truck suspensions issues in Quebec: A complete inspection of the truck is mandatory before any repair action. This ensures that you do not neglect anything. The preventive maintenance sheet must provide visibility into the actual state of the vehicle and any deficiencies found, without exception. In order for the filling [...]