Reduce Downtime with Regular Transmission Inspections
What are some of the other transmission-related items that should periodically be inspected to help avoid breakdown? The list is long, but here are a few important ones to consider:
Jake Schell
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Disconnecting The Battery With The Engine Running?
The other day, while looking up a procedure for testing a fuel injector fault code, I noticed this warning about disconnecting the battery with the engine running, and it brought back memories from years ago. -
That Tingling Sensation
Vibrations naturally exist in all components but are particularly prevalent in the moving parts of the drive-train. -
Those Colors Have Meaning!
The other day, I was in TruckSeries looking up the information to replace the disc brake pads on a Ford F-450. Navigating to the procedure, I couldn’t help but notice the bright colors in the repair illustrations. -
What failed? What About “Why” it Failed?
As a tech, it’s easy to get a narrow vision when it comes to common failures. Still, there are a lot of things going on in and around every circuit and component on a vehicle. -
Familiarity Breeds Contempt? 3 Seat Belt Maintenance Tips
Seat belts need to be inspected and maintained like any other part of the vehicle. What are some of the key things to look for when inspecting the seat belts? -
Don’t Ignore that In-line Air Filter
When it comes to air filters, most replaceable filters for the engine air intake, or spin-on air filters for the air brake system, are likely to be on a regular maintenance list. But what about in-line air filters for the trailer air system? -
Tricky Transmission Leak Detection
Put simply, the transmission, because of its location in the powertrain, catches all the leaks from everything in front of it and above it. -
Shake It Up
Intermittent electrical faults can drive a technician to distraction. The story typically goes like this: The vehicle comes in with a trouble code stored in the history, or the driver complains about an electrical component acting up “once in a while.” -
Safety First: Pay Attention to Warnings & Cautions
Technicians know there can be many risks when working on vehicles. Especially when it comes to medium and heavy trucks, it doesn’t take much to figure out that all those big, heavy parts have the capacity to make your day less than enjoyable.