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Volvo Trucks: Ballerina Stung

Record-holding highliner Faith Dickey battles to cross the line between two speeding trucks. Will she make it? The stunt was set up to show the precise handling of the new Volvo FH. Filmed on an unopened highway in Croatia in cooperation with Hollywood stunt director Peter Pedrero (James Bond, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean.).… Continue reading Volvo Trucks: Ballerina Stung

Suggested Maintenance Intervals

The following are suggested vehicle maintenance intervals to ensure that your vehicle performs at it’s best. It is always a good practice to consult your owners manual and follow the manufacturers guidelines. 5,000 Km – Check the following… brake fluid level brakes tire pressure and wear wheel lug nuts engine oil level automatic transmission/transaxle fluid… Continue reading Suggested Maintenance Intervals

Volvo Trucks: Epic Split

Watch Jean-Claude Van Damme carry out his famous split between two reversing trucks. Never done before, JCVD says it’s the most epic of splits. This live test was set up to demonstrate the precision and directional stability of Volvo Dynamic Steering — a world first technology that makes the new Volvo FM easier to drive.… Continue reading Volvo Trucks: Epic Split

Chap-Stik Instead of SilGlyde

If your doing a gasket replacement that is made of rubber and have no silicone based lubricant to put on it so not to tear it when installing it, use ChapStik. It has the same consistency of SilGlyde and works just about the same. I used it on my own car on the weekend and… Continue reading Chap-Stik Instead of SilGlyde

How to Get your 14 Ton Digger off the Pit

Common Auto Repair Mistakes Made By Mechanics

When something goes wrong with your car, you take it to a mechanic to have the problem fixed. Whether he works at a local repair garage or dealership, you trust that hell have the experience and skill needed to resolve the issue. Sometimes, mistakes are made. Parts are installed poorly, wrong fluids are used, and… Continue reading Common Auto Repair Mistakes Made By Mechanics

Volvo Trucks: The Chase

5 Reasons to Avoid Using Clay Absorbent

Theres no doubt that spills in the workplace should be properly contained and cleaned with a spill absorbent product. However, not all absorbent products are created equally. Clay absorbent products, for example, can do more harm than good for a professional mechanic. Thats why if your garage still uses a clay absorbent, you should start… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Avoid Using Clay Absorbent

Choosing Your Next Forklift Truck or Fleet

If buying forklift trucks were as simple as comparing truck features, performance statistics, and prices, then you might be able to buy them over the Internet. But it’s not that simple. Lift trucks are complex, application-specific products and you need to choose carefully to meet your business and warehouse needs. The right lift truck can… Continue reading Choosing Your Next Forklift Truck or Fleet