Company orders 120 Mack Pinnacle sleepers with ClearTech SCR
Builders Transportation Co. recently placed an order for 120 Mack Pinnacle model sleepers built with EPA 2010-certified Mack MP engines. The combination of the Mack MP engine and Mack ClearTech SCR technology delivers near-zero emissions and up to a 5% or more fuel efficiency improvement over EPA 2007 engines, reducing customer operating costs, shrinking the truck’s carbon footprint and cutting the need for imported oil, Mack said.
New Pig oil draining tool for large diesels, heavy equipment
The new Form-A-Funnel draining tool guides oil from large vehicles and heavy equipment into oil drains for easy, no-mess oil changes. The tool bends to fit into tight spaces, holds any shape and is wide enough to catch every drip. When not in use, the funnel can be stored flat or rolled to take along in a toolbox or glove compartment.
Wix ecoLast heavy-duty oil filter doubles life
The oil filters capture dirt and soot like a traditional filter, while utilizing media to sequester the acids in the oil. The company said typical fleets that average four oil changes per vehicle per year can save approximately $100 to $200 per vehicle annually using ecoLast filters when compared to oil changes using standard oil filters.
Donaldson expands fuel filter product line
The expanded line of replacement fuel filters includes a full complement of filters to fit Cummins engines, Racor fuel systems, Stanadyne Fuel Manager FM100 fuel systems and DAVCO Fuel Pro 380/382/482 fuel processors. Many of the fuel filters in the expanded line have Twist&Drain valves, which are designed with a wider, easy-turn profile; self-venting for easy water flow; and a single threaded port in the bottom of the filter housing for fast and easy water draining.
Beware of scams when improving fleet fuel economy
It’s gratifying to see regulators finally shift their focus from reducing NOx emissions to reducing global warming, because global warming can be reduced by improving efficiency. Improved fleet fuel economy can significantly reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint. But beware. When fuel economy becomes an issue, charlatans come out of the woodwork. During commercial fuel economy
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Naturama degreases oil safely and naturally
Green Life Development’s 100% natural oil degreaser cleans engine parts without polluting the environment. Naturama breaks the molecules of the oil to soluble materials that are eaten by micro-organisms, not enzymes. It dissolves and removes all types of dirt and oil.
Jasper adds reverse servo cover support plate for Ford transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has updated the reverse servo of Ford 4R55E/5R55E transmissions produced between 1995 and 2008 to correct loss of reverse. The transmissions affected are found in the Ford Ranger Pickup, Explorer SUV and Aerostar Minivan.
Detroit Diesel sintered metal filter achieves CARB Level 3+ certification
Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls’ LongMile diesel particulate filter containing Detroit Diesel’s sintered metal filter technology has been verified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as Level 3+. The filter has successfully demonstrated diesel particulate matter emission reductions of more than 85% while meeting the NOx emission standards.
Mitsubishi expands R&D center for medium- and heavy-duty starters
The research and development center in Northville, Mich., will now provide full engineering, development and testing services for Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America’s medium- and heavy-duty customers, saving time in the development process and getting products to market faster.