It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while the Christmas spirit fills the air, your truck deserves a little festive cheer too. Whether you’re finishing long hauls or gearing up for a busy summer season, now is the perfect time to give your rig the gift of great gear.
At MaxiPARTS, we believe maintenance is more than a routine task — it’s an act of care that keeps you safe, efficient, and on schedule. This festive season, we’re highlighting the trusted brands that keep Australian truckers on the move with reliable, high-performance products for every part of your vehicle.
Keep It Running Strong with Maintenance Essentials
Christmas road trips, long hauls, and hot Aussie weather can take a toll on any engine. That’s why it pays to invest in maintenance gear that keeps your truck in top condition.
Castrol oils and lubricants are a driver’s best mate when it comes to engine protection. With advanced formulations like Castrol Vecton, you’ll get cleaner performance and reduced wear for diesel engines working overtime during the holidays.
For those who want every system running smooth, Alemlube delivers the workshop essentials, from grease guns to fluid management tools, ensuring your truck gets the care it deserves all year round.
And when it comes to the core of your engine, Donaldson brings the power and precision that every professional relies on. Donaldson’s filtration systems protect your engine from dust, debris, and the Aussie outback’s harsh conditions.
Top Picks for Christmas Maintenance:
An advanced diesel engine oil that maximises engine performance under heavy loads and multi-trailer operations.
A high-precision tool, 450g capacity, up to 1.1cc per stroke, ideal for tough lubrication points.
An all-in-one kit (air, fuel, lube filters) for heavy-duty service in harsh conditions.
Light the Way: Electrical & Visibility Upgrades
Long nights and unpredictable summer storms call for reliable lighting and electrical gear. Safety starts with visibility, and our top brands have you covered with trusted technology built for Australian conditions.
Narva leads in truck lighting, offering a wide range of durable LED light bars, driving lights, and beacons built for tough conditions. Whether you’re driving through the night or starting early, Narva keeps your path clear and your rig visible.
For cutting-edge technology and safety, HELLA leads the pack. Their LED headlamps and auxiliary lights not only enhance vision but also give your rig a modern, professional edge on the road.
For durability that goes the distance, LED Autolamps offers heavy-duty lighting built for life on the road. Their innovative LED rear lamps, marker lights, and work lamps are engineered to last, even in the harshest weather and toughest working environments.
When it comes to reliable power, MAXUS Batteries keep the energy flowing. Designed for endurance, MAXUS truck batteries deliver dependable starts and consistent performance — so your Christmas never starts with a flat surprise.
Lighting & Electrical Gift Ideas:
Model 45 combination lamp featuring integrated stop/tail and indicator functions. Designed to reduce the number of lamps required or to achieve a distinctive signature look by enhancing visual performance. Offers a uniform style when paired with matching clear-lens reverse lamps.
Heavy-duty stop/rear/indicator lamp from HELLA’s DuraLED® range, designed to perform in the most demanding environments.
12–24 V stop/tail/indicator lamp with built-in reflex reflector, ADR approved, perfect for heavy-vehicle marker or rear lighting applications.
Maintenance-free heavy-duty battery (12 V, high cold-cranking amps) designed for commercial vehicles, built to handle vibrations and heat.
Stay Cool and Confident: Drive System & Suspension
Nothing ruins a holiday haul faster than unexpected downtime. Keep your truck running cool and comfortable with premium parts from the brands the pros trust.
Gates delivers the backbone of your cooling and drive systems, from high-performance belts to reliable hoses that stand up to punishing conditions. Pair that with Powerdown shock absorbers, designed in Australia for Australian roads, and you’ll notice smoother handling, better load stability, and less driver fatigue.
For those towing or hauling heavy, SAF-Holland offers precision-engineered suspension and coupling systems, keeping your connection strong and your load secure no matter how far you travel.
Performance Essentials:
Heavy-duty material, designed for extreme conditions, improved flexibility and durability.
Designed to significantly improve truck & trailer suspension, vehicle stability and tyre life.
The HOLLAND XA331EB Fifth Wheel features Low-Lube technology to eliminate the need for lubricating the top plate surface. Low-Lube reduces maintenance, is more environmentally friendly and can be utilized for on/off highway commercial hauling applications.
The HOLLAND XA331EB Fifth Wheel with Low-Lube technology is ideal for trailer applications, with a shorter width of 915mm to support roll back trailers. This shorter width is achieved with the ears cut off and a smaller handle fitted.
The XA331EA is used for all truck applications in a low lube model.
All FW331 truck and trailer tops comes with the standard twin-lock design and automatic secondary lock system, they are also all rated at 210kN with a 50mm kingpin size.
Keep It Clean, Keep It Moving
Preventative maintenance isn’t just smart — it’s the best Christmas gift you can give your truck. Sakura Filters keep your engine clean and running efficiently, helping you save on fuel while protecting your investment.
To keep every moving part rolling smoothly, SKF provides premium bearings, seals, and maintenance kits trusted by professionals worldwide. Their precision engineering means less wear, more uptime, and a smoother ride all season long.
And for unbeatable wheel-end performance, STEMCO delivers durable, precision-engineered hub seals and wheel-end components designed to go the distance.
Cleaner, Smoother, Longer-Lasting Performance:
Manufactured with high quality material and sturdy construction to provide optimum performance and longer lifetime.
A one-piece, hand-installable seal made from advanced HNBR material for high temperature resistance, durability, and compatibility with synthetic lubricants.
A single-nut design with precise bearing adjustment and improved tyre life, ideal for heavy-duty applications.
Powertrain and Driveline Confidence
Heavy holiday loads call for dependable clutch and transmission components. Eaton delivers proven durability and smooth engagement for long hauls and stop-start work alike.
Top Picks – Powertrain and Driveline
Factory-approved synthetic transmission oil that supports smooth shifts and extended service intervals.
OE style Roadranger control for precise shifting feel on multi-speed boxes.
Clean, Repair and Protect
From workshop cleanups to on-the-road repairs, the right cleaning and chemical products keep your truck looking great and running safely. MaxiPARTS stocks trusted professional brands that get the job done, whether it’s washing off the week’s grime or sealing up an urgent repair.
Chemtech makes light work of dirt with their range of powerful truck washes and degreasers.
Septone delivers professional-grade hand cleaners, polishers, and surface restorers for every type of vehicle and workshop.
Permatex provides dependable sealants, adhesives, and threadlockers that help keep your truck leak-free and reliable.
And for a truly spotless finish, Maxus Cleaning Solutions offers purpose-built truck washes designed for convenience, durability, and results that shine.
Top Picks – Cleaning and Repair
Powerful, biodegradable formulation works fast, cutting through stubborn grease, road grime, and more.
Professional acid-based cleaner that restores shine to aluminium surfaces such as tanks, bull bars, and trays.
Sensor-safe, low odour, non-corrosive RTV for use on high flexibility and high oil-resistant applications such as timing covers, transmission pans and oil pans.
Non-toxic, non-caustic truck wash with strong cleaning power—removes grime, dirt, soot; biodegradable, high foaming, neutral pH.
Wrap-Up: Celebrate with Smarter Maintenance
This Christmas, it’s not just about the presents under the tree, it’s about keeping your truck ready for the road ahead. From Castrol and Fleetguard to Narva, Powerdown, and SKF, MaxiPARTS brings you the best gear from the brands you know and trust.
So, whether you’re hauling freight across the country or just giving your rig some well-earned TLC, make this season about merry maintenance and mighty savings.
Shop trusted truck parts this Christmas at MaxiPARTS. Shop in store, online or with click and collect. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $250*. With MaxiPARTS branches across New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia, we have the products and the expert advice to keep your trucks looking their best.