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There are several factors to consider when deciding to buy or rent earth moving equipment. The proper equipment is essential for driving business. Deciding to rent or buy equipment to add to a fleet goes beyond available capital, and it can be challenging to determine which option is best. Several skid steer loader and excavator… Continue reading Equipment Focus: Viable Options

Improper lubrication causes over half of all the bearing damage that we see in the aftermarket. Timken offers these helpful procedures for packing a bearing with grease. The useful life of a tapered roller bearing depends to a great extent on the proper lubrication of the bearing. This is especially true in wheel bearings where… Continue reading Tips for Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing

Surviving the financial mess we’re in can’t possibly be achieved by cutting expenses alone. It’s going to take intelligent strategies and clever tactics … and probably a whole bunch of luck. Chances are, you’ve already trimmed your operation down to the bone anyway, and you might even have started that process years ago. So what’s… Continue reading Survival Tactics

ook one of my cars to the mechanic about three weeks ago. He told me it would be $2,000 to have it repaired. Since I am so busy this time of year, I decided to take it back for the repair the first week of January. Guess what? He thought I wasn’t coming back at… Continue reading How To: Avoid Getting Ripped Off By Your Mechanic

You’ve probably heard the jingles on TV, but most people don’t know enough about the benefits of using a mobile mechanic to even consider one. Actually, there are quite a few real, tangible positives in using a mobile mechanic compared to going to a regular workshop. We look at why a well-run, accredited and professional… Continue reading Why is a Mobile Mechanic the Better Alternative?

When we finally get our warmer weather, it usually means road trips or family outings. Your vehicle should be prepared for these moments so your plans are not ruined at the last minute. We recommend the following items should be considered before hitting the road. Get an oil change if it is due or even… Continue reading Seasonal Vehicle Care – Recommendations and Tips-Warm Weather Care

Don’t use kitty litter to get grease and gasoline stains off of cement–you will never get it all. Instead, use powdered dishwasher detergent. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then scrub back and forth with a stiff broom before sweeping it away. It will break down the grease and soak it up at the… Continue reading Tricks of the Trade – Grease

It’s safe to say that the older an engine gets, the more problems occur. Higher-mileage engines are prone to developing a high idle, often associated with vacuum leaks. Before pulling into your local repair shop, take a few moments to visually search for any dislodged vacuum hose or cracks in any of the rubber lines.… Continue reading Tricks of the Trade: Hunting for Leaks-Helping You Wrench

There are plenty of mobile mechanic services available, throughout the world. The reason that many of these operators exist is that they can work out of a home garage, doing car services and repairs with a fraction of the overheads that companies that have a shop have. It can be a little hard to believe… Continue reading Mobile Mechanics – 5 Ways to Tell the ‘Hot’ From the ‘Not’

At night, the road looks different from during the day. Visibility can be reduced, as can the typical driver’s depth perception, peripheral vision and colour recognition. Visibility is only part of the story. Driver fatigue, drowsiness and alcohol also play roles in making night-driving hazardous. To help diminish the risks, you may want to consider… Continue reading Defensive Driving-Night Driving