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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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. -
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. -
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. -
TPMS vs. Mother Nature
As we headed down the road, my TPMS light came on. As the outside temperature had dropped about 40 degrees from our start, I knew the light was the result of a decrease in temperature. -
Tire Maintenance: All Things Being Equal
Let’s take a look at the service maintenance of tires for dual wheels and tandem axles. No, this is not about starting with a fresh set of brand new tires. -
Listen to the Music!
The entertainment systems in today’s vehicles have become a lot more sophisticated. Learn how to use truck repair information to troubleshoot DTCs and diagnose and repair quicker. -
6 Things to Check that Cause Uneven Brake Wear
Maintenance during the winter months presents unique challenges. Ice, slush, and general muck on the roads take a significant toll on brakes and other exposed components. -
Best of the Blogs – 2018 Truck Repair Information “Did You Knows”
Last year, our CVG group continued their passionate commitment to helping commercial truck repair shop owners and their teams by educating them through the Mitchell 1 ShopConnection blog on industry trends, new tips n’ tricks and other helpful information that makes life in the shop easier. This is a digest of some of the most popular repair blogs from 2018. -
Tighten It Up
When completing a removal and installation procedure, nothing is more important than applying the right torque specification.
