Financing a used semi-truck is different for everyone. United Trucks of Chicago team works to create specialized financing and lease solutions tailored to our customers’ business. The financing professionals at United Truck sales of Chicago have access to multiple lenders that specialize in loans for a variety of individuals, including those with less than perfect credit. They can answer questions about no money down / no credit check / guaranteed or bad credit semi-truck financing. If you are in the market for a used semi-truck, you don’t have to go it alone. Give us a call today to receive a free consultation regards that matter.
There are several benefits of buying used commercial trucks that help make it a viable, and sometimes preferable, option for owner operators looking to build their fleet. Shopping the pre-owned market can be an excellent way to choose from a wide selection of trucks at a lower price compared to newer semi truck models.
Maximizing Investment and Choice is our first benefit of buying a used semi truck.
Used Kenworth ModelThe obvious draw of a pre-owned truck is the lower price tag. This is just part of what makes used models a good investment for budget-minded shoppers. Pre-owned trucks also suffer less depreciation than new purchases. This means that they retain more of their initial value than new trucks, which can make them a better investmen for you as an owner operator. Financing options are also available on pre-owned trucks that can help ease the financial burden of these purchases even more.United Truck sales of Chicago offers financing for used commercial purchases through our Financial affiliate.
The Importance Of Cleaning Diesel Filters
When was the last time you had your diesel particulate filter (DPF) or diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) cleaned? If the answer is, “I don’t know” and your truck is newer than a 2007 model, it is time to visit a repair shop. If your diesel engine is newer than 2007, here are a few things you should know to extend your filter life and increase your fuel efficiency.
What Does a Diesel Particulate Filter or Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Do Exactly?
Before we go into detail on why you need to clean your DPF and DOC, we need to discuss how these engine components work together. The DOC protects the DPF. Vapor can interfere with the DPF’s ability to trap and remove particulate matter, so manufacturers route the exhaust through the DOC first, then into the DPF. The DOC forces the exhaust over a honeycomb ceramic structure coated with catalyst which chemically changes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water. Then the exhaust gases go through the DPF where it is forced through porous channel walls, trapping and holding the remaining ash and soot.
When Is It Time To have Your DPF or DOC Cleaned? A good rule of thumb is to go in for a cleaning about every 200,000 miles or less depending on your duty style. It is possible to burn off this excess ash and soot on your own using either passive or active regeneration. Passive generation uses the normal exhaust temperatures and nitrogen dioxide to oxidize the build up and active regeneration requires much higher temperatures. Even with these different cleaning cycles, it is still important to take your truck to get serviced.