Tips for Battery Maintenance

Mangers, truck and heavy equipment mechanics, and equipment enthusiasts understand the key to keeping a battery in good condition is preventative maintenance. For example, it’s important to examine the starting and charging system. Fleets may change technologies or battery types.  Any time one part of a fleet’s system is changed without looking at all of… Continue reading Tips for Battery Maintenance

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MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Low Power

In 2008 we purchased an International CE school bus with a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine. It also was a hybrid that operated up to 50km per hour. The idea was to assist the launch out of the gate then going full diesel after the 50km per hour speed was met. It worked fine for a… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Low Power

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School Bus Automated Light System

The pre trip on a school bus is one of the most important steps of the day for the operator. At this stage the bus is sitting in the garage yard and the driver checks everything head to toe to determine if the bus is safe to use. Once they know the bus is safe… Continue reading School Bus Automated Light System

International DT MaxxForce Engine Low Power Tip

MaxxForce DT Preventive Maintenance Low Power No Codes This condition no power no codes is a common problem with diesel engines. So the first steps are simple like checking for obvious problems with the fuel injection and air intake system. The fuel filters and air filter are exactly where you want to start. I’m not… Continue reading International DT MaxxForce Engine Low Power Tip

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Crazy Truck Accidents 2015 Compliation

The latest video collection of accidents involving all types of trucks from around the world.

Your Shop Makes Money, Right? Here’s How to Produce a Little More

SHOP LABOR typically produces the highest profit margins of any other department in a trailer dealership. So when management can find ways for technicians to become a little more effective, it can have a big impact on the bottom line. A recent webinar put on by the National Trailer Dealers Association was designed to do… Continue reading Your Shop Makes Money, Right? Here’s How to Produce a Little More

Timely Tips: NG Oil Selection, Piston Ring Identification, Tire Inflation

Using diesel engine oil in a natural gas engine will cause valve torching, piston scuffing and a reduction of spark plug life. Additionally, oils with high ash content may cause valve and/or piston damage that leads to excessive oil consumption and catalyst degradation. You can avoid this by following all engine OEM recommendations and requirements… Continue reading Timely Tips: NG Oil Selection, Piston Ring Identification, Tire Inflation