New diesel engine oil specification is now under development
Development is under way for a new heavy-duty diesel engine oil category, known while under development as PC-11.
Favorable indicators for the trucking industry
Over the last several months there have been indications that our industry is finally improving, not the least of which is vehicle OEMs reporting profits and an increase in production.
Hino Trucks honored at National Biodiesel conference
Hino Trucks received the 2012 “Eye on Biodiesel Impact” award, presented by the National Biodiesel Board, for supporting the use of B20 biodiesel blends in a hybrid-electric truck, as well as in its complete product line of Class 6 and 7 conventional trucks.
Coolant filtration system for Ford Powerstroke 6.0L diesel
Performance Machine and Manufacturing said it offers a coolant filtration system for 6.0 L Ford Powerstroke that protects oil coolers and EGR systems and is easy to install. The product has a filter base that is machined from T-6061 aluminum and includes high-quality silicone hoses and fittings.
Cummins ISX12 for regional haul, vocational, specialty segments
The ISX12 Heavy-Duty engine offers fuel economy improvements for regional haul, vocational and specialty applications. It features an enhanced cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation system, a single VGT turbocharger, the proprietary XPI fuel system and utilizes Cummins’ aftertreatment system with selective catalytic reduction technology.
Detroit Diesel delivers 100,000th DD platform engine
Detroit Diesel Corp. delivered its 100,000th DD platform engine – a Detroit DD15 in a Freightliner Cascadia – to Southern Refrigerated Transport (SRT), a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group.
I-5 through Calif., Ore., Wash. becoming a Shorepower corridor
U.S. Interstate 5 through California, Oregon and Washington will be transformed in 2012 into the first interstate corridor with increased availability of anti-idling technology, according to Shorepower Technologies.
Racor presents 700 Series fuel filter/water separators
Parker Hannifin’s Racor Division offers the 700 Series fuel filter/water separator with integrated priming pump, which isolates contaminants present in diesel fuels and traps them prior to reaching the fuel injection system, protecting the engine’s fuel system from costly and premature failure.
New Racor high capacity filter series added
Parker Hannifin Corp.’s Racor Division has added its High Capacity Spin-On Filter R125 Series, which is a direct replacement for the 300, 400, 600, and 700 Series Racor Fuel Filters.
Need trucks now? Buy used
While good used trucks can still be found, prices have gone up and availability has gone down for newer models with popular specs.