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There are numerous components on a truck that hold potential energy. Take for instance, a driveshaft, which can be suddenly converted to kinetic energy and become a hazard if it’s not removed with caution. Learn more in Jake Schell’s monthly column published in Fleet Equipment magazine.
Discover the incredible story of Glenn Mitchell, the founding father of Mitchell 1, and how his revolutionary idea changed the auto repair industry forever. Learn about the journey of Mitchell Manuals and how they helped keep cars on the road during times of scarcity and war.
In a fast-paced and hazardous shop environment, overlooking even the smallest details can have severe consequences. In this blog post, our very own Jack Schell explores three key elements that can help keep you and others safe at the shop.
With today’s trucks, drive axles tend to be ignored because they are largely trouble free. However, axles can experience leaks, among other issues, because sealing surfaces on rotating parts wear over time. Vents can also get plugged up and cause an oil leak. But a few simple maintenance steps can keep those axles running smoothly.
From the Magneto diagrams in the early 20th century to advanced wiring diagrams at Mitchell 1, learn how wiring diagrams have significantly improved technician’s ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues in engines.
Samuel Payne Reed, a founding father of Mitchell 1 Auto Repair Information, had a deep passion for sharing his love of technology. As an educator and innovator, his principles of service remain foundational for technicians and the repair information that Mitchell 1 continues to provide.
With warmer weather emerging, your truck’s HVAC sub-systems and components that helped keep the cold at bay need some attention. Here are some tips to keep the system in peak performance.
The TruckSeries team at Mitchell 1 was honored to receive the 2023 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan, based on research of the medium/heavy truck aftermarket industry. In this blog, our very own Jake Schell describes the powerful impact that recognition has had on employees since the company’s founding over 100 years ago.
There is simply no way a technician could possibly know all the in’s and out’s to every truck in service. But with the integration of TMC Recommended Practices within TruckSeries, technicians can instantly pinpoint valuable maintenance guidance – from among hundreds of technical documents – with a click of a button.
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.