There is no way I'll ever let some minimum wage drop out in a truck stop garage grease my truck.
I'll never be convinced they know where all the fittings are, or how much grease to put in each one, nevermind how much is too much to put in each one.
I went and spent around $200 on an electric grease gun and grease once a week. I look for other problems and do a thorough inspection while climbing under and around the truck. I keep a pair of coveralls inside a garbage bag in the side box just for this. When the coveralls get too slimed, I toss them and buy a new pair.
Other PM is changing oil every 12-15K, checking all oil and fluid levels daily, changing belts and hoses when showing wear, keeping the radiator and grill clean (keeps temps down). I check tire pressures every time I fuel (gotta get some of those crossfire things). Every time I grease I check the transmission and differential oil levels and adjust the brakes.
I carry spare belts and hoses of every size and type I might need along with air hose splices and a variety of fittings. I also have a spare alternator, several gallons of water and oil, spare fuel filters, and enough tools to do pretty much anything short of an in-frame on the side of the road.
I probably forgot a few things... will add more later if I think of anything.
Dan
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