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

How a Driver-less Truck Works

Video: Regulatory and technological obstacles may hold back the driver-less car for decades. But one of the first driver-less semi-trucks is already driving, legally, on the highway’s of Nevada. Businessweek’s Sam Grobart went to Las, Vegas for a test drive. Ever wondered how exactly a driver-less truck works. Watch this video to find out.

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

Landing Gear Fails on My Loaded Liquid Chemical Tanker Trailer

Video: Dave talks about an incident that is not very common in the trucking industry. It happens, but not often. When Dave was working as an owner operator for a liquid chemical company, when dropping a loaded trailer in their drop yard, the landing gear on his trailer failed. FORTUNATELY, he noticed the landing gear… Continue reading Landing Gear Fails on My Loaded Liquid Chemical Tanker Trailer

How Much Can a Diesel Mechanics Make Expect to Make?

Video: Mechanic wages vary depending on industry, location, demand and several other factors. Check out this video from Adept Ape on his views of how much to expect when working as a Diesel Mechanic.

Uber’s New Self-Driving Truck Making Its First Delivery

Video: Highway Truck drives are soon going to be a memory as driver less trucks start taking over our highways. Check out this video of a Uber truck  carrying 50,000 beers which spent two hours driving itself down a Colorado highway doing deliveries.

The 10 Habits of Highly Successful Auto Technicians

Video: Flat rate technicians have to work efficiently. Here are some tips from a master mechanic who works flat rate and the ten things he does to be successful.

Testing Saw Blade Wheels on Frozen Lake!

Video: Ok this is a bit crazy but fun to watch. See how well Saw blades do when attached to a car on a frozen body of ice.

Market Place investigates how often you should change your oil

Video: There seems to be a lot of different opinions on how often should you change your engine oil? In a hidden camera investigation, we test what you’re told at the dealership and then actually test your engine oil in a lab to see who’s right.

Why Japanese Built Cars are the Best Used Cars to Buy

Video: Greg Macke – Your Car Angel – shares why Japanese built cars are the best used cars to buy. Toyota and Honda were producing the most reliable cars in the mid 2000’s. Build quality was excellent, together with high quality parts and high quality manufacturing. This was is what is considered the golden age… Continue reading Why Japanese Built Cars are the Best Used Cars to Buy