Under Pressure to Know the Difference Between PSI and PSIA & PSIG? Service information and data sheets refer to psi, psia or psig to denote pressure specifications. All of these refer to units of measure to indicate pressure on a surface. However, psi is not adequate for understanding the true value unless a suffix is added. […]
Dirty, Greasy Fifth Wheel? Did you know that the layer of thick, dirty grease on your fifth wheel is an invitation for trouble? All fifth wheels require regular maintenance for optimum performance and safety. Thick, dirty, old grease can be extremely abrasive and may interfere with the correct operation of the fifth wheel’s lock mechanism, leading […]
Giving Discounts in TruckLabor Quotes Do you need to add a discount to a quote for a customer? This is easily done in TruckLabor – follow the simple step-by-step instructions below (click on images to enlarge them to full size). 1. Create or open an estimate and select the “View Quote” Button to view the Quote. […]
Changing Rate and Tax Settings in TruckLabor Do you need to change labor rates for your quotes in TruckLabor? There are many useful financial settings that can be changed in TruckLabor shop settings. First, select the “Tools” dropdown menu and select “Shop Settings.” The “Shop Settings” window will open up. At the top of this […]
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. […]
New, Expanded Truck Product Training Now Available Great news for our Truck product customers: We’ve expanded our free truck product training resources in a brand new “Get2Know” product training website. You’ll find links to weekly training webinars (held every Thursday) to cover all repair information products for Class 4-8 trucks, as well as the new […]
Tips & Tricks: Maintenance Light Reset Procedures in Medium-Truck.net Cars and light trucks have been equipped with oil change and maintenance reminder lights for many years. This technology is starting to appear in medium and heavy trucks. The illustration below shows one example from a 2008 Chevrolet C6. In Medium-Truck.net, look under the General Information […]
What’s Up With My Exhaust Fluid? Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) plays a critical role in meeting emission compliance requirements. But if any common vehicle fluids (including water) are accidentally added to the DEF tank, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid will be contaminated, leading to damage of system components and making the emission reduction properties of the […]
What’s Up With My Exhaust Fluid? Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) plays a critical role in meeting emission compliance requirements. But if any common vehicle fluids (including water) are accidentally added to the DEF tank, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid will be contaminated, leading to damage of system components and making the emission reduction properties of the […]