GearMaster displays optimum gear shifting on dashboard
The GearMaster is a relatively new technology in the heavy trucking industry that uses a dashboard-mounted LED display to show current gear, RPM and speed, as well as a graphic representation of the gears in relation to the engine’s operating range and “sweet spot,” so the driver can precisely time the shift, the company said.
CXI offers 2V-700 coolant extractor
The CXI 2V-700 coolant extractor offers more complete control of fluid removal and installation when servicing diesel engines, said its manufacturer, DBT Inc. Using shop air as its power source, the unit quick-couples to the vehicle’s cooling system. By drawing a vacuum in the coolant extractor’s 18-gal. tank, the coolant can be extracted from the cooling system. Once the repair is complete, pressurize the tank and refill the system through the bottom.
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Penray Winter products now available
Penray announced its line of cold weather products to help eliminate down time while at the same time improve fuel efficiently are available now.
Shell Lubricants offers 2010 emissions symposium
The EPA 2010 emissions regulations affecting the heavy-duty, on-highway diesel engines will become effective soon. The Shell Lubricants 2010 Emissions Symposium will tour 10 cities in September and October. Shell experts will present and discuss the various new emission control technologies, equipment changes, lubricants and coolants.
Changing dynamics
“Economic, social and global issues, as well as industry dynamics, aredriving change,” related Jim Carney, executive director of the NationalTruck Equipment Association (NTEA).
Exhaust emissions, fuel economy and global warming
A recent local newspaper editorial made the comment that global warming isn’t real.
Warranty recovery is important
Part of every dollar you spend on a new truck or replacement part goesto pay for warranty—it makes sense to get a return on those dollars.
2010 engine test fleets weigh in
Fleet managers talk about their experiences testing 2010 diesel engines