While it is clearly necessary to check for circuit voltage, open circuits and shorted circuits, there are proper and improper methods to accomplish those tasks. Let’s take a brief look at three improper connector and wire testing methods here in this informative blog from our own Jake Schell.
A Balancing Act with Tires
Having the proper balance in life is important and the same can be said about your truck’s tires. A balanced tire prevents premature repairs and replacements. Learn from our own Jake Schell on just how important “keeping balance” truly is.
Keep Wheel Hub Bearings Lubricated Dippy-Bird Style
You may remember a toy from your childhood, one where a glass bird bobs up and down with red fluid inside of it? Well there is a connection between this toy and keeping your wheel hub bearings lubricated. How is that? Well, find out from our own Jake Schell who provides over 40 years of industry experience in this quick read blog.
Removing security locks can be frustrating. For example: Lunch time!
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.”
Faster Truck Fixes with 1Search Plus
After retrieving a fault code (DTC) from the truck’s diagnostic system, a technician typically needs to know some basic information about the code and the system displaying the problem. This information will help the technician quickly and accurately arrive at a diagnosis. Learn how with the help of Mitchell 1’s 1Search Plus, you can repair trucks faster and get back on the road sooner in this blog.
A Hospitable Approach to Truck Maintenance
As summer draws towards a close, many of us are anticipating those final, enjoyable outside gatherings before the weather changes. What pray tell does this have to do truck maintenance? Quite a lot actually. As vehicles become increasingly complex, so does maintenance. Read about how important is to stay on top of maintenance and prevent those prolonged down times during the seasons here in this blog.
Keeping Tires Cool in the Heat of Summer
There is little question that the road surface temperatures on bright sunny days are significantly higher than the air temperature. Not surprisingly, such weather conditions place additional demands on overall vehicle operation. Tires, being in direct contact with the higher temperature road surfaces, face additional stress and need to be regularly inspected to help avoid tire failure.
A Common-Sense Approach to Smooth Out the Ride
A harsh ride in a truck is usually never considered a “fun ride.” When it comes to vehicle operation, the definition of what constitutes a rough or harsh ride depends largely upon the operator and occupants. When the vehicle occupant feels like there is little or reduced separation between the road and their body, the ride is considered harsh/rough. Learn how Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries can help keep your truck and ride running “smooth as possible” in this blog.
Getting Back to the Basics When Establishing Data Points for Fleet Maintenance
Virtually every business wants to establish goals even a Truck Repair Shop. When establishing a goal, it helps to have a starting point, because moving to a new point demands some sense of direction as to what needs to be done to get there. Let’s take a look at some basic data points that can help establish a starting point for tracking toward a future state in this blog.
