Mercedes MBE 900 Emissions EOS Code

This is a 2007 Mercedes MBE 900 diesel engine with an EOS electronic oil separator engine code. Once the separator has a restriction there is usually oil entering the intake and out the exhaust which of course is easily noticeable. Along with that an engine code will be indicated on the dash. The valve cover… Continue reading Mercedes MBE 900 Emissions EOS Code

MaxxForce 7 Running Check Engine Code

This problem was pretty straight forward using the Navistar Engine Software that led us directly to the problem. The engine code was the fuel rail pressure sensor. Most times it’s the sensor but due diligence is in order here just in case there’s a bad wire end or poor connection down the line. This engine… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Running Check Engine Code

Thomas HDX School Bus Road Test

I would like to follow up on this video. We changed the surge tank low coolant sensor and that fixed the problem with alarms and dash lights coming on. This problem did not happen all of the time. It’s a phrase used a lot in the mechanic world known as “an intermittent problem”. These are… Continue reading Thomas HDX School Bus Road Test

Paintless Dent Repair: How Does It Actually Work?

It’s incredibly frustrating to see dents in your car. Imagine the expense you would need to get your car’s bodywork fixed. Body shops usually charge high because environmental regulations have compelled them to use more environment-friendly equipment costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Put in the cost of paint, and you’ve got a real problem.… Continue reading Paintless Dent Repair: How Does It Actually Work?

The Top 5 Ways to Remove Rounded or Broken Bolts Fast and Easy

Video: In this video Junky DIY Guy shows you a variety of ways to remove stubborn nuts and bolts including….. Removing a rounded bolt head. Removing a rounded nut. Removing a rusted bolt without rounding it off. Removing a broken bolt inside a hole. How to to use a bolt extractor. Remove a stuck or seized… Continue reading The Top 5 Ways to Remove Rounded or Broken Bolts Fast and Easy

6 Essential Heavy Equipment For Your Next Home Renovation Project

Home renovations are exciting since you get to remodel your house into how you truly want it to be. However, it can be overwhelming to ponder on the massive demolition and reconstruction you need to do, especially if it’s a big project, as well as the machinery and tools necessary for the job. Here’s a… Continue reading 6 Essential Heavy Equipment For Your Next Home Renovation Project

7 Secrets Your Car Mechanic Doesn’t Want You to Know

Have you ever had car trouble and found yourself spending more than you anticipated? This could be as a result of some secrets that your car mechanic is using to take advantage of your ignorance. We’ll expose 7 of such secrets! For most people, cars can be regarded as the extension of their day to… Continue reading 7 Secrets Your Car Mechanic Doesn’t Want You to Know

2007 International School Bus Parked Regen

Well it started out alright until I found out the soot level in the diesel particulate filter was at a level 5 indicated in the software readings. That is the maximum level which means the chances of cooking out the soot to conservative levels is probably not going to happen. In fact the regen never… Continue reading 2007 International School Bus Parked Regen

Thomas C2 School Bus Heating System

The heating system in the Thomas C2 conventional school bus is fairly modern with electrical controls that move using a dial type switch that is called a rheostat. A rheostat is a resistor that controls how much the motor turns to open and close a door in the heat ducting for cold and hot heating… Continue reading Thomas C2 School Bus Heating System

2009 Cummins ISB Diesel Engine Parked Regen

The Cummins ISB diesel engine needs a regen just as much as any other diesel engine on the road. Knowing when is important and reducing down time happens by following a very simple step. If the diesel particulate filter builds up a restriction then the onboard computer signals a regen while the bus is driving… Continue reading 2009 Cummins ISB Diesel Engine Parked Regen