Reduce Downtime with Proper DPF Maintenance
Fleet managers now schedule DPF cleaning as part of regular maintenance. The result is less downtime and fewer unexpected DPF service surprises.
Tag Archives: heavy truck
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Top 5 Fleet Maintenance Tools in TruckSeries
Maintaining a fleet of Class 4-8 trucks can be a tricky business, even for the most experienced mechanics. Time is of the essence to stay on track and minimize downtime. -
Truck Technicians Revving up for Skills Testing Season!
Here’s the lineup of annual state truck technician skills competitions for the year where Mitchell 1 will be hosting the information skills testing. -
Quickly Convert that Torque Spec
When looking at a torque specifications table, all you want to know is the specification you need and then move on quickly. Here are some tips to do just that! -
Recapping 2016 “Did You Know” Truck Repair Tips
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is a quick roundup of the 2016 “Did You Know” blog posts from the Mitchell 1 commercial vehicle group. It’s a great summary of the information they shared throughout the past year. -
How to Email TruckLabor Quotes to Your Customers
With TruckLabor, it’s quick and easy to send a labor quote to your customer via email. Here’s how — follow these simple step-by-step instructions. -
Tips for Avoiding Common CSA Violations
Some of the most common violations uncovered during Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) inspections occur from improper maintenance, particularly in the lighting and braking systems. There are some simple steps you can take to lower the likelihood of being cited for violations found during an inspection. -
The Impact of Technology on Truck Repair Efficiency
Insights into how online service information helps increase technician efficiency and productivity by speeding up diagnostics and repairs. -
Tips for Maintaining Variable Geometry Turbochargers
The new VGTs are more complex than older wastegate turbochargers and technicians must be trained to accurately diagnose and repair them. Here are some tips to get started. -
New Transmission Index in TruckSeries
We’ve added a “Transmission Service & Fault Code Index” in the Repair module of TruckSeries to give truck techs a quick way to access all the transmission information for heavy trucks.