It’s always important to pay attention to your diesel work truck’s weight capacity. Know how much weight your diesel work truck can handle and never go above that weight limit. Even if it’s tempting to save yourself extra trips by overloading the truck, you will actually damage the automobile in the process. United Diesel Repair explains below how overloading your diesel work truck could cause serious problems in place you and other drivers in unnecessary danger.
You’ll Ruin the Brakes
There is a reason why the weight limits are listed inside the driver’s door of your work truck. This is so it is easy to find these limits so you can stay within them. The brake system on your truck is not designed to slow down and stop anything heavier than the maximum weight capacity limitation. In other words, if you overload your work truck, you may not be able to stop it. The excess weight will also wear down the brake pads prematurely and cause other brake system damage.
You’ll Damage the Engine
Yes, your diesel work truck engine generates tremendous torque and horsepower. No, the engine cannot handle weight above the maximum capacity limit. If you drive constantly with your truck overloaded, you put unnecessary strain on the engine and you will cause damage to it. Again, like the brake system, the engine is not designed for the excess stress. Consequently, overloading the truck can actually create the need for engine repairs.
You’ll Stress the Suspension
One thing is for certain and that is you will damage your suspension if you overload your work truck. In fact, if you have a bad habit of overloading it, you will eventually crack an axle. The suspension carries the truck’s weight all the time. It is designed to handle extra weight up to the maximum limit. Going above this limit puts undue stress on the vehicle’s suspension and you can do anything from cracking or breaking an axle as mentioned above to breaking the suspension springs.
You Could Blow Out the Tires
Finally, the tires are not designed to take on additional weight, either. They are only designed to handle the weight up to the truck’s maximum weight capacity. Anything above this can cause serious tire damage including blowouts. As you can see, it’s not worth overloading your diesel work truck.
If you have ignored the weight limitations in the past, bring your diesel work truck to United Diesel Repair in Flowery Branch, GA, for a full inspection. We will make sure that you haven’t caused any damage.
