Trouble-free wheel-end care
As much as 90% of all wheel end seal failures are a result of improper installations, according to SKF. The manufacturer offers a systems approach to wheel-end maintenance in its Trouble Free Operation program, by providing fleets with detailed instructional materials and making hands-on training available to technicians. The following tips are from the program’s
Troubleshooting water pumps
According to the experts at Haldex, broken water pump bearings or shafts are caused by one or more of the following conditions: Excessive engine acceleration: If this occurs, particularly in low gear during quick getaways, it places heavy overloads on the bearing. So do high speeds, where severe whipping can cause fractures. Defective fan: Minor
Check lube filters
To insure normal oil filter service life and to prevent oil leakage or possible internal engine damage, the Donaldson Co. Inc. and the Filter Manufacturers Council recommend the following procedure when replacing spin-on engine lube filters. 1. Open hood, remove the oil fill cap and place cap on air filter cover or any other flat
Exhaust system check
When your truck’s exhaust system is running well, the truck is quieter, exhaust emissions are low, and the back pressure within the system is balanced. You don’t want the muffler to put enough baffles in the exhaust flow so that it shuts down the sound, because it would also shut down the flow. If the
Examine your engine’s lifeblood
Used oil analysis helps diagnose problems before they ruin your engine