What’s Your Oil Temperature? Once an engine overheats, piston and lubricating oil temperatures also increase which leads to an increase in engine oil breakdown as well as an increase in accumulation of piston carbon deposits. Generally, for each 20°F (11°C) of temperature increase, the chemical reaction rate that produces carbon deposits is doubled. At the other end […]
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 […]
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 […]