Common Questions About Truck Repairs
Housby Truck Lube understands that your vehicle is essential to your livelihood, and you likely have important questions about your vehicles. Below, you'll find clear, straightforward answers to the most common questions our customers ask, helping you make informed decisions and giving you peace of mind every step of the way. If your question isn't listed here, please feel free to reach out—our expert technicians are always happy to assist you.
FAQs
What Happens If You Don't Change Your Oil For 5 Years?
If you don’t change your oil for five years, sludge and contaminants build up and severely damage your engine. Oil breaks down over time, losing its ability to lubricate and protect engine parts. This can lead to overheating, worn bearings, or complete engine failure.
Can You Go 10,000 Miles With Synthetic Oil?
Many synthetic oils are designed to last up to 10,000 miles, depending on driving conditions and engine type. However, diesel engines working under heavy loads or frequent stop-and-go driving should have oil checked more often. Always follow the manufacturer’s service interval.
Should You Drive With A Broken Transmission?
No, driving with a broken transmission can cause further damage and may leave you stranded. It also poses a safety risk due to unpredictable shifting or loss of power. It's best to tow the vehicle and have it inspected immediately.
What Is The Average Lifespan Of An RV?
The average RV lifespan is around 10 to 20 years with proper maintenance. Usage, storage conditions, and build quality all play major roles. Regular inspections and timely repairs can help extend its life and reduce costly breakdowns.
Is Synthetic Oil Better?
Yes, synthetic oil performs better under high temperatures and stress compared to conventional oil. It flows more easily in cold weather and resists breakdown longer, which helps protect diesel engines. It also extends the time between oil changes when used correctly.
What Parts Of A Tire Cannot Be Patched?
You should never patch the tire’s sidewall, shoulder, or outside the tread’s repairable area. These zones flex more and can’t hold a reliable seal. Only punctures in the center tread, less than ¼ inch wide, are considered safe to patch.
Quality Truck & RV Services
Housby specializes in keeping your fleet running smoothly with expert PM services, comprehensive greasing, and certified DOT inspections. Our team ensures your trucks stay road-ready, compliant, and efficient.
Testimonials
Awesome service, nice employees. Clean space. Comfortable atmosphere. Great coffee. Clean restrooms! We are repeat customers for a reason!
Tina Carter-Shields
Housby Truck Lube is the only place we get our work trucks serviced. The people are fantastic to work with and the service is quick, couldn't ask for better than that! I highly recommend Housby!!
Dan Eslinger
Guys did a great job! If they find problems they will advise you on it...leaks etc. Had my truck and trailer greased and oil and filters changed. Once they was done another tech double checked the work to ensure all was done properly and nothing was forgotten.
Thanks guys!
David Moore
Very clean and organized very friendly and professional the customer service is one the best I’ve ever experienced FANTASTIC.
Guy Trent
The best service in Des Moines, IA. The girls working at the check-in are very kind and do their job professionally. And as for the service, they are the best. When I go to them, I know that they will check everything for me. Thank you very much. I recommend them to everyone.
Membrura Besic
The staff was very friendly and enjoyable. There was no pressure upsaling and they were very attentive to the needs of our company. I would highly recommend for good quality service on your big trucks.
Jason Davis
