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Eight Failures Of Diesel Engines

Dont you wish you could get back all that energy you wasted grinding up brake pads? If your common sense tells you something just isnt quite right, the first thing you need to do is identify the problem, right? Here are eight things holding all diesel engines back from their full potential. After youve read… Continue reading Eight Failures Of Diesel Engines

Inspecting a Used Truck

Prior to purchase you should either inspect the truck yourself, or have it inspected by a mechanic or inspection company. Try http://www.truck-remark.com/ or National Truck Protection for inspection companies. You can perform a decent inspection yourself on many of the trucks systems and components. At a minimum you must have a dyno done. This will… Continue reading Inspecting a Used Truck

How to Remove A Rusted Exhaust Manifold bolt

Every mechanic has had a few of these. There isn’t any one single trick that will work on all of them, but there are some simple principles that will get you out of the situation if you just don’t lose your patience. If you strain on the end of the wrench or socket handle and… Continue reading How to Remove A Rusted Exhaust Manifold bolt

How To Inspect A Used Small Dozer

How to inspect a used small dozer By Marcia Gruver Good used machines are at a premium these days, so it was the luck of the draw that we got to inspect not one, but two small dozers at the Tractor & Equipment yard in Birmingham, Alabama. Sitting side by side were a Komatsu 78-horsepower… Continue reading How To Inspect A Used Small Dozer

5 Things to Check Out on a Used Heavy Truck

Buying a used heavy truck always carries some risks – there is no guarantee that the heavy is accident-free, has real mileage, and was properly maintained. There may be some hidden problems or areas of concern. Here we are five things you should always check out before you purchase a used heavy truck or construction… Continue reading 5 Things to Check Out on a Used Heavy Truck

Cummins ISC Diesel Engine Fuel In Oil Repair

The Cummins ISC Diesel Engine is a great performer, we have several in our fleet and they are a very durable diesel engine. As with any engine there are failures and in this case we experienced the oil level increasing to an over full condition. One test that told us it was fuel in the… Continue reading Cummins ISC Diesel Engine Fuel In Oil Repair

What Are The Common Car Mechanic Scams?

One of our readers recently complained about a shady dealership mechanic trying to sell him on replacing his whole rear differential on his car for $3,800, when all he really needed was his fluids to get flushed for about $160. Jon says, “There was metal in the fluid and the gear was stripped. I looked… Continue reading What Are The Common Car Mechanic Scams?

How To Remove Grease Stains Inside a Car Trunk

Most of us carry our tool boxes, hydraulic jacks, spare tires and other car repair supplies inside our trunk so having grease stains is nothing new. The trunk is probably the part of the car that receives the least attention when cleaning. Unlike the cars body and the interior, the owner of the car is… Continue reading How To Remove Grease Stains Inside a Car Trunk

How To Troubleshoot A Diesel Engine Tractor

Diesel tractor engines have several advantages over their gasoline-powered counterparts. A diesel engine does not have the spark plugs, rotors or even a carburetor as a gasoline tractor does. This means less parts to wear out. These engines also offer better fuel economy. However, as with most heavy equipment, problems and breakdowns can and do… Continue reading How To Troubleshoot A Diesel Engine Tractor

Survival Tactics

Surviving the financial mess were in cant possibly be achieved by cutting expenses alone. Its going to take intelligent strategies and clever tactics … and probably a whole bunch of luck. Chances are, youve already trimmed your operation down to the bone anyway, and you might even have started that process years ago. So whats… Continue reading Survival Tactics