Is Synthetic Transmission Oil Worth The Cost?

Fleet Preventive Maintenance Notes – Synthetic Transmission Oil It was several years ago when a salesman from the Detroit Diesel dealership came in and was promoting the benefits of synthetic transmission oil. Their parts department was selling it of course and the price was astronomical in my mind. We were paying around two bucks a… Continue reading Is Synthetic Transmission Oil Worth The Cost?

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Mercedes MBE 900 Turbo Boost Performance Code Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting and Repair “turbo boost performance code” Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine The Turbo Boost Performance code means just what it says. There is a low boost reading that the motor control module (MCM) has detected and that’s the reason for the fault code on the dash. The Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Software is a tool… Continue reading Mercedes MBE 900 Turbo Boost Performance Code Troubleshooting

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2005 Freightliner School Bus Heating System

Freightliner Conventional School Bus Heating System The heating system in a conventional Freightliner school bus is very basic like any other design on the road except for a couple of differences. The heater hose are all one inch from the block to the interior running at least 60 feet pressure and return to supply the… Continue reading 2005 Freightliner School Bus Heating System

The Mechanic Red Seal Journey

The Road To Achieving The Mechanic Red Seal This post will be covering some advice and thoughts when it comes to earning yourself the Mechanic Red Seal Certification. When you say or hear the word ‘Journeyman’ it sounds like such an accomplishment. Journey on it’s own signifies a long trip. In this case a four… Continue reading The Mechanic Red Seal Journey

From Paper Trail To Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports

With safety being the main concern on school buses it’s important that drivers help us with our preventive maintenance program by keeping an eye on their bus with daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections. They are the eyes and ears that the shop depends on to catch problems when they happen between regular services. Drivers have… Continue reading From Paper Trail To Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports

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Getting Into The Mechanic Trade

The ‘Mechanic Trade’ As I See It This is the reason blogging is cool. I can post anything I want about the mechanic trade including my opinions. Please comment below if you agree or disagree or have something to add in the way of your own experiences or advice. Think of something that you feel… Continue reading Getting Into The Mechanic Trade

EGR Code Repair Mercedes Diesel Engine

Results From Replacing EGR Valve After replacing the EGR Valve it fixed the engine code problem and the engine is back to speed. The code was indicating the EGR was in the wrong position. The old part was gummed up and that caused the valve to stick. The driver said he noticed the codes on… Continue reading EGR Code Repair Mercedes Diesel Engine