Watch: Let your trucks’ engines hear what the OEMs have to say with over-the-air updates
It wasn’t so long ago that fleets could essentially only use their trucks’ data as a one-way transmission—streaming off of your trucks and into your telematics dashboard. Today, we can use that data as a full-blown, two-way heavy-duty dialogue thanks to over-the-air engine reprogramming. By taking advantage of cellular networks, OEMs can use over-the-air engine
THREE REASONS DIESEL ENGINES CAN BE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
Here’s the thing: the trucks you’re running today will experience unplanned downtime. Driver behavior and maintenance schedules impact performance, check engine lights come on, the unexpected happens. Ensuring your trucks meet your high expectations depends largely on the reliability and capability of your diesel engines. Here’s why. 1. When it comes to uptime, reliable engines
Recycled oils: Are they safe to use in your trucks’ engines?
A fleet manager should keep fluids in bulk, of course, but how much qualifies as “bulk” largely depends on your fluid consumption. Kenneth Tyger, director of technical services with D-A Lubricant Co. Inc., says that “it is typically recommended to turn the fluid over in the bulk tank(s) every one to two months.” After being used,
ACT Research: upcoming emission regulations to benefit smaller engines
According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, engines over 10L accounted for 87% of Class 8 production in 2019 because of the high demand for tractors in the peak-cycle year. Demand for under 10L engines, used mostly in trucks, was softer last year, the
Kenworth launches over-the-air updates for Class 8 trucks with newer MX engines
Kenworth has launched the Kenworth TruckTech+ Over-The-Air system to provide the latest engine and aftertreatment software updates for Class 8 Kenworth trucks equipped with a 2017 or newer model year PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engine. The feature was announced in October and has now been launched. Customers with active Kenworth TruckTech+ subscriptions can access
Isuzu introduces two new gasoline engines at Work Truck Show
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has introduced two new gasoline engines for its N-Series trucks. The engines include a 6.6-liter V8 that will be available in the Class 3 NPR and Class 4 NPR-HD, and a 6.0-liter V8 that will be offered in both the Class 5 17,950-lb. GVWR NQR and the Class 5
Keep your fleet running as efficiently as our engines.
With the Cummins® Guidanz™ mobile app, you can improve uptime of Cummins-powered fleets you service and increase the productivity in your service department. When used in conjunction with the Guidanz INLINE™ Mini or INLINE 7 vehicle datalink adapters installed in your vehicles’ J1939 ports, the Guidanz mobile app can read prioritized fault codes and engine data, and
2021 model year diesel engines: What you need to know
With so many new emissions standards affecting fleets, Fleet Equipment put together everything you need to know about model year 2021 diesel engines.
Using the proper coolant is essential to protect engines
The solution is training. Anyone who may add coolant to a radiator needs to understand the type of coolant required by the vehicle and the danger of topping off with the wrong coolant.
Prestolite introduces PowerPro Extreme 5 Starters for Detroit Diesel DD5 5.1L, DD8 7.7L engines
New Leece-Neville PowerPro Extreme starter motors are available for Detroit Diesel DD5 5.1L and DD8 7.7L engine models and are the latest in rotating electrical products released from Prestolite Electric.
