Spec’ing engine protection: Lube oil filtration keeps the engine clean
Lube oil, called the life blood of an engine, is called on to do more than most people are aware. We all know that it keeps engines running by reducing internal friction in the engine. It does this by actually keeping moving parts separated with a thin fluid layer. It helps protect internal metal surfaces
New mobile wheel lift from Rotary Lift
Rotary Lift’s MW-500 Mobile Wheel Lift can remove and position any size wheel or tire weighing up to 500 lbs. “With the MW-500 Mobile Wheel Lift, a single technician using a vehicle lift can lift the truck to a comfortable working height, raise the wheel lift to cradle the wheel, remove the lug nuts and
Stertil-Koni boosts manufacturing capacity, implements key enhancements
To meet escalating customer demand for its broad range of heavy duty vehicle lifts, Stertil-Koni announced that it has boosted its manufacturing capacity and simultaneously implemented key enhancements in its overall production processes to further speed delivery times. The company’s portfolio of mobile column lifts, especially the ST 1085, is the principle beneficiary of these most
Western Star 4700 options offer frame rail mounted vertical exhaust stack
Western Star Truck Sales Inc. announced that a frame rail mounted vertical exhaust stack is now offered as an option for Western Star 4700 set-back and set-forward truck and tractor models. This configuration is now available in combination with the Western Star aerodynamic roof and side fairing options. Preferred by vocational fleets that pull dry
Cold weather & fuel gelling—finding answers to fuel problems
In the past months, we have seen below normal temperatures that we have not seen in many years. These frigid temperatures have sent many fleet managers into a frenzy—fuel gelling problems are the cause. Here’s what’s going on. The temperature is cold outside, below zero; say -2 or -3 degrees below. The truck will not
Dieselcraft highlights high pressure diesel fuel tank cleaning system
Dieselcraft‘s tank cleaning system is designed with a high pressure high flow pump and uses a tank cleaning spray nozzle that cleans 360° of all inside tanks surfaces by pumping the fuel at high pressure to remove solids from the tanks walls. No cleaning agents needed in most cases. Dieselcraft’s tank cleaning system can be
We don’t need no stinkin’ national energy policy
The U.S.’s lack of a coherent national energy policy is about to cost us considerable money, wasted energy and possibly valuable forest lands. When corn-based ethanol was originally proposed, it was with the promise that corn-based ethanol was merely a first-generation solution. The second-generation solution, cellulosic-based ethanol, would soon be commercialized, and then it would be
Meritor Tire Inflation System selected as preferred equipment by Ingersoll Axle
Meritor Inc. announced that Ingersoll Axle (IMT) has selected the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS by P.S.I) as its preferred automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) on its line of trailer axles for the commercial trailer market. Fleet and OEM customers can now easily specify the preparation of IMT trailer axles at various levels, such as
Rotary Lift highlights Mach Series, truck frame adapter kit
With two Rotary Lift Mach Series mobile columns and a Rotary Lift truck frame adapter kit, fleet operators can add a versatile 12,000- or 15,000-lb. capacity lift to their shops, the company stated. The frame-engaging adapter kit transforms a pair of mobile columns into a fore-and-aft lift for servicing Class 3 and most Class 4 trucks.
PlastiKote Rust Converter transforms rust to paintable surface
PlastiKote Rust Converter repairs rust spots on vehicles before painting, the company reported. “PlastiKote Rust Converter is the preferred choice for treating rust spots on vehicles so they are in perfect condition for painting,” said Katie Whiting, product manager, aerosols for Valspar. “With PlastiKote Rust Converter, there is no bubbling or foaming when applying and
Rotary Lift lighting solutions for all vehicle lift users
Rotary Lift is shedding some light on the vehicle repair process with Tech Lights, a new line of LED shop lights. The Rotary Lift Tech Lights series offers lighting options that can be adapted to meet a variety of service bay needs, according to the company. Each light comes with mounting clips that are magnetic, so
Horton introduces Modulator LCV40, WindMaster LS11
Horton introduces the Modulator LCV40 fully-variable fan drive and WindMaster Plastic LS11 fan. These products will be available to the market in the spring of 2014. This engine cooling solution delivers maximum efficiency and optimized cooling in a wide variety of agricultural, construction and transportation equipment. Compact and lightweight, Modulator LCV40 and WindMaster LS11 provide
