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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. 

AD-9 Compatible Components
Desiccant Dryer JXF345
Coalescing Dryer JX27998
Desiccant Cartridge JXA474
Coalescing Cartridge JX27963
Purge Valve Kit JXA568
Wiring Harness JXE858
AD-IP Compatible Components
Desiccant Dryer JX23097
Coalescing Dryer JX27999*
Desiccant Cartridge JX11844
Coalescing Cartridge JX27091
Purge Valve Kit JX17760
Heater/Thermostat Kit JXE854
Mounting Bracket Kit JX23633
Wiring Harness JXE858
AD-IS Compatible Components
Coalescing Dryer JX26987
Desiccant Cartridge JXA323
Coalescing Cartridge JX27091
Purge Valve Kit JX17760
Heater/Thermostat Kit JXE854
Wiring Harness JXE858
AD-SP Compatible Components
Coalescing Dryer JX26989
Desiccant Cartridge JXA323
Coalescing Cartridge JX27091
Wiring Harness JXE858
WABCO 1200 Compatible Components
Desiccant Dryer JX13728
Coalescing Dryer JX26986
Desiccant Cartridge JX24007
Coalescing Cartridge JX28062
Purge Valve Kit JX18750
Wiring Harness JXE858

Author: Chelsea Hoffman, Assistant Parts Director

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