New cooling system pressure test kit from Mityvac
Mityvac’s MV4560 Cooling System Pressure Test Kit combines the Mityvac Selectline hand pressure pump with four cooling system test adapters and two dual-function cap test adapters to find leaks and defective caps in the cooling systems of most U.S. and Asian cars and light trucks, as well as many European vehicles.
Establishing the right preventive maintenance schedule
According to Freightliner SelecTrucks, every truck purchased or leased from a reputable dealer should come with maintenance manuals. These are a vital accessory and should be kept in a safe place and be readily available. They contain valuable information on topics such as determining scheduled maintenance intervals, lubrication and fluid level checks, noise emission controls
Changes in the cooling systems
Changing maintenance requirements and new design concepts are giving cooling systems some well-deserved attention.
CJ-4 oil analysis benefits
Oil analysis is a scientific way to make sure your lubricants are performing as expected. A regular analysis program lets fleet managers build a historic database and watch for trends in a variety of areas. Ideally, you want to analyze a sample of used engine oil after every oil change. Oil analysis is an early
Purolator heavy-duty filters meet today’s filtration needs
This year, Purolator is adding 170 new part numbers to its heavy-duty filtration line, which includes oil, air, cabin air, fuel, transmission, ancillary, air dryers, hydraulic and coolant filters. The company said its heavy-duty program is designed to optimize vehicle performance, reduce maintenance costs and provide innovative filtration solutions.
Enhancements to IntelliStick’s engine oil monitoring system
IntelliStick said it has added real-time reporting of engine oil level using a patent-pending electronic oil level sensor to its line of oil condition monitoring systems for fleets, trucks, cars, boats, heavy equipment and other applications. In addition, each system will now include a durable multi-function gauge that can be mounted in-dash or in an accessory bracket above or below the dashboard.
Increase reefer efficiency
When it comes to refrigeration units, Thermo King says a good maintenance program will save energy, time and money. The company offers its customers “Tech Tips” to improve maintenance programs and maximize equipment efficiency and run time: Engines: Any time you replace an engine, install a new oil pressure switch, a new water temperature switch
BlueCool Hybrid new from Webasto
Webasto’s BlueCool Hybrid gives truck operators the flexibility to use shore power to run the company’s bunk cooler while providing hotel load. The unit’s components include an electrical cord; a junction box with relays, fuses and circuit breakers; a 30-amp battery charger; and a 120V AC ground fault circuit interrupt receptacle for the vehicle’s interior.
One-gallon HDTC containers available from Evans Cooling
Evans Cooling System now offers its Heavy Duty Thermal Coolant in a one-gallon container. The coolant, designed for vehicles and equipment powered by heavy-duty diesel engines, permits engines to operate safely at higher than conventional temperatures and enable fuel saving strategies that include higher temperature thermostats and reduced fan-on time.
Modern truck tires: sounds of silence
Those of you who have been in the industry for a while can remember when trucks were loud. Sometimes this was intentional, other times the trucks just came that way new. Objections to this noise resulted in the federal government regulations during the 1970s and ‘80s limiting truck noise. At that time, the three primary