Air Dryer Maintenance in the Winter Months

Moisture in your air system can be challenging at any time in the year, but in colder months, the ability for moisture to freeze within your air system can wreak havoc on braking systems and valves.

If water becomes trapped in your air system and freezes it can prevent valves from properly functioning, and to top it off, road treatments can corrode your purge valve. Air dryer maintenance in colder months is key to ensure your air systems are performing at their peak. 

With all of the options available from various manufacturers, how do you choose the right cartridge? Newer equipment with after-treatment systems typically uses an oil-coalescing cartridge. These cartridges are more sensitive to contaminants and contain filtration that removes oil aerosols. If you have an older truck, it is okay to use a traditional air dryer cartridge, but if your truck is newer, it is important to continue to use an oil-coalescing cartridge to protect your investment.

If you’re looking for a quality, cost-competitive option to maintain your air systems, the Alltrux line has options to serve most air drying systems. As an Alltrux authorized retailer, JX Truck Center can help provide a cost-competitive solution to help keep your air dryer performing at its peak throughout the winter. 

Author: Chelsea Hoffman, Assistant Parts Director