Before winter arrives, fleet managers and technicians know just how important it is to prepare their fleet for the challenging winter months and the harsh conditions it brings. Just as equally important to pre-winter maintenance is post-winter maintenance, or “spring maintenance.”
When servicing trucks, electrical connectors present challenges that can be frustrating when the technician doesn’t know how the connectors lock together. But with a few tips from our own Jake Schell in this quick read blog, you can easily solve this “puzzle.”
One of the fastest growing, transformative technologies — known as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) — is taking the commercial vehicle industry by storm. It refers to a complex suite of sensors, cameras, control modules, etc., intended to keep drivers safe. But as the technology becomes more complex, so does repairing them. Here’s what repair shops need to know when it comes to diagnosing, repairing and calibrating ADAS components.
It’s always a good idea to perform a summer maintenance inspection on your trucks/fleet – especially if those trucks have possibly been sitting for extended periods of time. This will help ensure safe vehicle operation and eliminate unscheduled equipment downtime that can eat away at your bottom line. Here are some quality tips from our own Ken Wagner on how to get your trucks ready for those summer months!
Properly functioning fuel injectors though small are a crucial component of any vehicle. Regular maintenance and replacement help keep your fleet on the road quicker and without interruption. Here are some pro tips from our own Chris Wenberg on somethings he has learned from his years turning wrenches in this blog.
Did you know that the ProDemand and TruckLabor products have a tool that can satisfy all your conversion needs? There’s no need to leave the product or use search engines to find conversion tools from somewhat questionable sites. This is just one small tool that can save you time. Find out where it is and how to use this simple tool here.
If you service and work on heavy-duty diesel trucks then you are most likely quite familiar with Diesel Exhaust Fluid or DEF. But even if you are familiar with it, it is always good practice t update yourself and keep your knowledge and safety practices in handling DEF always up to date.
As summer warms up, the increased temperatures place greater demands on truck cooling systems. Cooling systems, along with other powertrain systems, continue to grow more complex. While powertrain systems are amazingly robust, the increased complexity means it is more critical than ever to properly maintain these systems to avoid breakdowns and the accompanying downtime and expense. Here are some tips on how Mitchell 1 TruckSeries can help you keep cool this summer.
Checking the fluid level in a manual transmission is typically a fairly straightforward process: remove the fill plug, stick your finger in and see how near the fluid level is to the bottom of the fill hole. But what about those times when its not so “straight forward”? Well fear not as Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries is there to help keep your fleet of trucks on the road! Learn how here.
Time is money when you are working flat rate but maybe some of these accidents could have been prevented by taking the little extra time it takes to research the jack and lifting information. Take advantage of all the information provided in Truck Series to lift that truck safely and prevent a possible accident.