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The rainy season is upon us! 5 Essential SINOTRUK Rainy Season Maintenance Tips for Zimbabwe Truck Owners
Four hidden threats to SINOTRUK trucks during the rainy season
- Short circuits due to flooding
– Case in point: 200+ trucks paralyzed by wiring harness damage in the 2023 Chinoyi floods. - Mud accelerates chassis corrosion
– Data: unprotected chassis rusts at a 3x higher rate during the rainy season. - Tire skidding causes rollover accidents
– Stats: 40% increase in accidents on Bulawayo-Masvingo road during wet season. - Clogged air filters
– Humid conditions cause dust to stick to the filter element, reducing intake efficiency by 50%.
5 Key Maintenance Tips
- Tip 1: Upgrade Waterproof Wiring Harness (ST-WH-100)
– Silicone sealing + IP67 protection rating against water up to 30cm deep. - Tip 2: Chassis Anti-Rust Coating (ST-RC-80)
– Sprayed to form a nano-protective film, valid for 2 years. - Tip 3: Installation of high grip tires (ST-TY-900)
– Deep groove tread drainage design reduces wet braking distance by 15%. - Tip 4: Regularly clean the drainage holes
– The illustration shows the location of truck drain holes (doors, gas cap, etc.) to avoid stagnant water retention. - Tip 5: Use a dry air filter (ST-AF-700)
– A built-in layer of absorbent fibers prevents the filter paper from swelling with moisture.
Rainy Season Special Package
– Package A ($499): Waterproof Harness + Rustproof Coating + Free Installation
– Package B ($899): Includes Package A + 4 high grip tires.
– Limited Time Offer: First 100 customers get a free rainy season emergency kit (tow rope, tarp).
