Light-Duty Axle Services

Axles are an incredibly important part of your light-duty drivetrain. Although they’re generally quite durable and rarely need repair, they’re not indestructible. If you overload the axle shafts within your axle housing, hit a pothole too hard, or don’t properly lubricate them, they may snap. At Patriot Diesel Service, we offer a wide variety of light-duty axle services for diesel trucks of all kinds. Whether you need them replaced, repaired, or maintained, we’ve got you covered. The high-quality services you and your truck deserve are just one phone call away. Don’t let damaged axles get you down, call us today!

Lubricant Failure

Your axles need to be lubricated at all times if they’re to remain undamaged and in good condition, and as such, one of the most common causes of axle damage is lubricant failure. Fortunately, through proper maintenance and regular inspection lubricant failure can be avoided. Over time, the gear oil that eliminates friction from your axle housing breaks down. Most manufacturers recommend it be changed every 30 to 60 thousand miles, although that’s subject to change depending on how hard a truck is worked. If this service interval isn’t followed, damage is likely. The same goes for fluid that leaks from your differential plate or axle seals.

Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Axle Services

Unlike other diesel repair shops, Patriot Diesel Service offers repair and maintenance services for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Whether you need your axles replaced or repaired in your medium-duty box truck or full-size Peterbilt semi, Patriot Diesel Service has you covered. Don’t let poor preventive maintenance sideline your truck. Call our shop today and we’ll get your truck back up and running.

The Trucks We Service

Medium-duty trucks generally include box trucks, flatbeds, small wreckers, and certain vans. Common medium-duty models include the upper levels of Ford’s F Series trucks and GM’s medium-duty models. The heavy-duty tag generally refers to large semi-trucks. Common manufacturers include Peterbilt, Mac, Volvo, and Freightliner.