Cooling Systems: old maintenance problems, new technology
Manufacturers have addressed many cooling system problems, but regular maintenance is still important
Cummins unveils 2010 ISX 11.9 engine
Cummins Inc. unveiled its on-highway engine lineup ready to meet the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for the North American market recently. Among the products introduced was the new Cummins ISX11.9 engine, a compact and lightweight medium-bore engine the company said was suitable for vocational trucks, day cabs, emergency vehicles and motor coach applications. Sharing common cooled EGR, VGT Turbocharger, XPI fuel system, electronic controls and aftertreatment system with the ISX15, the ISX11.9 will be offered with ratings from 310-425 HP (231-317 kW) and torque from 1,150 to 1,650 lb.-ft. (1,559 – 2,237 N•m). The ISX11.9 will be offered with an optional engine compression brake.
Urea is coming, urea is coming
Like it or not, 2010 trucks will utilize urea in theirselective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions control systems.
Image and Efficiency
Mixing the old with the new, Dean Brennan Transport is bringing highly efficient solutions into its fleet
Maintenance primer
Chassis, drivetrain and suspension manufacturers remind fleets that following basic rules when servicing components helps keep trucks on the road and out of service bays
Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 meets requirements for JASO DH-2
Chevron’s Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants announced that Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 has met the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) automotive diesel engine oil standard, JASO DH-2. Delo 400 LE 15W-40 is optimally formulated for new low-emission engines running on ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel and is also backward compatible with earlier API oil service categories, the company said.
Comprehensive Effort – Bozzuto’s Inc.
Establishing and managing multiple shops, centralizing maintenance and parts functions and implementing software are all part of the ongoing success for meeting growth needs at Bozzuto’s Inc.
Examine your engine’s lifeblood
Used oil analysis helps diagnose problems before they ruin your engine
Tracer Products introduces heavy-duty leak detection kit
Tracer Products has introduced a special leak detection kit that the company said makes it easy for heavy-duty technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks the first time — and avoid costly comebacks.
Daimler Trucks North America shows off new truck and engine technology
Sterling’s new NightShift integrated sleeper cab fills niche