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In my last post, Winter’s Coming! Get Prepared With This Inspection List, I mentioned the air dryer as a service item. Let’s take a closer at what air dryers do, what parts they consist of and how to service them PROPERLY.
Want to speed up your labor estimating process? Your TruckSeries truck repair software has many shortcuts that can make navigating easier and save you time.
Winter driving brings additional hazards, and commercial drivers must be prepared to avoid accidents. Now is the time to get that truck ready for the long, cold season.
Wheels and tires are top of mind for fleet managers because they present an opportunity for fleets to reduce cost-per-mile. However, not every mechanic encounters this wheel and tire configuration.
The truck rolls in with a diagnostic trouble code light on. The chances are good that the first thing a technician will do is grab a scan tool and see what code or codes have set.
This year there was again no shortage of talent and competing for Grand Champion was quite the rigorous process as usual. Taking the Grand Champion win this year was Phillip Pinter from FedEx Freight in Ida, MI.
Using systems that require fluids to be injected into outgoing exhaust for emission reductions is pretty common. With this in mind, there are some important facts that fleet managers and operators need to know about these fluids, commonly known as diesel exhaust fluids (DEFs).
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:
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.
Vibrations naturally exist in all components but are particularly prevalent in the moving parts of the drive-train.