Tractor-Trailer.net or Medium-Truck.net How to Print the Spec Tables You Need Sometimes, all you really need to complete a job are the specifications. However, trying to remember the specifications on the way back to the job after looking them up can be a challenge. Was that torque specification 20 ft. lbs. or 20 in. lbs.? Granted, you […]
What’s an “N” Engine? At the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this past March, Navistar announced that their new engines equipped with DPF and SCR systems will now be referred to as “N” series engines. The MaxxForce 13, which now uses the new emission systems, is now designated as the “N13” engine and is […]
What’s an “N” Engine? At the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this past March, Navistar announced that their new engines equipped with DPF and SCR systems will now be referred to as “N” series engines. The MaxxForce 13, which now uses the new emission systems, is now designated as the “N13” engine and is […]
How to Chat with Mitchell 1 Have you ever wished you could have a quick chat with someone at Mitchell 1? We understand how busy you are in your auto repair shop, and that sometimes it’s just not possible to stop to make a phone call or send an email in the middle of your […]
Which Exhaust is Cleaner: New Diesel or Gasoline? Historically, diesel engines were hands down dirtier than gasoline engines. Not so with today’s cleaner burning diesel engines. Improvements in technology have decreased diesel emissions greatly. In addition, diesel vehicles are equipped with diesel particulate filters which scour the exhaust, sending a clean stream of odorless gas […]
Tips for Finding Truck Wiring Diagrams Quickly Looking for a specific wiring diagram in Tractor-Trailer.net or Medium-Truck.net but can’t find it? Both programs have several methods for listing wiring diagrams. Below are some tips for finding different types of wiring diagrams quickly. Click the thumbnails to expand the images to full size. If you’re looking for […]
Where’s My Truck? When searching for vehicles in Medium-Truck.net, you might discover that some information is missing for certain truck makes and models. Here’s why… What happened to 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso? If you look for 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso trucks, you will not find them. Fuso did not sell any vehicles in the U.S. in 2011. […]
Tips & Tricks: Adjusting Component Quantity in TruckLabor Operations Do you need to change the number of components for an operation in TruckLabor? It’s easy to do! Follow the step-by-step instructions below – and click the images to get the full view of the thumbnail. 1. Create or open an estimate and select the “View Quote” Button to […]
Ultrasound Fluid Testing Helps Detect DEF Quality Ultrasound waves are used in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Quality Sensors, also known as Fluid Property Sensors, to detect the condition of DEF in a truck’s tank. Here’s how it works: As with all fluids, DEF has a specific density. When the ultrasound waves generated by the Quality Sensor […]
New Stopping Distance Mandate in Effect As of August 1, 2013, the federal mandate for vehicle stopping distance has changed. All Two-Axle trucks must now stop in less than 250 feet at 60 mph. Three-Axle and Four-Axle trucks must stop in less than 250 to 310 feet at 60 mph. (depending on GVWR). With this […]