I recently purchased a pre-owned Peterbilt. What should I do about maintenance?
Maintenance requirements on pre-owned vehicles vary greatly depending on the vehicle’s service history, mileage and past application. If you purchased your pre-owned truck from a Peterbilt dealership and it has been “Red Oval Certified,” it has been thoroughly inspected and is in premium condition. The truck’s owner’s manual provides general maintenance recommendations, but not specifics to pre-owned or second life applications, and the Peterbilt salesperson who sold you the truck will be able to provide general guidelines. Another source of maintenance information is the TMC Recommended Maintenance Practices Manual published by The Technology and Maintenance Council for more detailed maintenance guidelines. Additionally, if you’re purchasing from an individual or a non-Peterbilt dealer, you can bring the vehicle to your local Peterbilt dealer for a complete inspection to verify its condition and reduce the risk of potential problems to come.
