CHARGE IT!
Today’s trucks require a fully charged battery to power the engine along with all the added accessories. Let’s take a look at what is required to correctly charge a battery.
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SureTrack Community Fix: Drunk Silverado
Today’s gasoline can contain varying amounts of alcohol, and flex fuel vehicles must monitor the fuel-alcohol content to run properly. SureTrack community member honkeykong had a 2009 Chevy Silverado in the shop for a idle and starting concerns and found the fuel-alcohol content reading higher than it should be. -
(Updated) Attitude of Gratitude Winner for March
We are excited to announce our Attitude of Gratitude sweepstakes winner for the month of February! Also, check out what other shops have wowed their customers in won the Attitude of Gratitude sweepstakes. -
How to Maximize Technician Resources at a Time of Tight Supply
In a tight labor market, when it’s a challenge to find and keep quality commercial vehicle technicians, anyone responsible for maintaining these vehicles must maximize the resources available. -
SureTrack Community Fix: Misfire Woes
Misfires are a common problem with many causes. SureTrack community member BIGFOS75 had a 2009 Chevy Tahoe in the shop for a misfire concern and all the usual causes were not to blame. -
SureTrack Community Fix: Lockup Issues After Rebuild
Nothing is more frustrating than going through an extensive repair and then not have the vehicle operate as it should. Fortunately the SureTrack Community is here to come to the rescue. -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid FAQs
During cold months, it’s not uncommon for a truck’s diesel exhaust fluid to freeze. These FAQs cover the most common questions that truck owners have when it comes to frozen DEF. -
SureTrack Community Fix: Rough TRAC
Why would the TRAC light come on when you have a vehicle with a rough idle and acceleration problem? SureTrack community member DAREAUTO had a Jeep Grand Cherokee where the customer complained about a rough idle and lack of power. -
Technician’s Training Tip – Greasing the Clutch
Not long ago, a friend and I were reminiscing about maintenance issues we had encountered when we were working as truck techs. He brought up how during regular maintenance some of the mechanics would miss lubricating the clutch cross-shaft and throw-out bearing. -
SureTrack Real Fix: Harness the ABS
Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) were actually first put on American cars in the early 1970s, but they’re much more common today. Also common are problems with them as the cars age.