Fleet feedback: Keeping engines running
Fleet Equipment asked a couple of fleet managers to tell us what their biggest concerns are related to keeping engines running smoothly—specifically related to coolant and coolant filtration. Kirk Altrichter, vice president of maintenance for Crete Carrier Corp., told us, “Among the biggest factors are EGR engine cooler leaks and radiator leaks, which make it
Prestone launches Rewards Program
Coinciding with Prestone Products Corp.’s recent introduction of its new Prestone Command Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant products, and to recognize channel partners, the company is announcing the new Prestone Command Rewards program.
Special report: coolant systems
What fleets need to know about properly maintaining cooling systems to protect today’s engines.
Prestone unveils new heavy-duty coolants
Prestone said its new Prestone Command Heavy-Duty Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant provides CAT EC-1 protection for any diesel-powered heavy-duty engine with resistance to temperature extremes, rust, corrosion, scale and water-pump failure.
Idling reduction
An overview of technologies designed to help fleets reduce idling of heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Security: Safety or Surveillance?
Security has taken a new dimension that, in some cases, has left common sense at the gates of hell. For instance some fleet managers want the “security” of the parts room to be a lock-up…other fleets want to have a parts person hand out all of the parts at the window.
Don’t judge a coolant by its color
Proper understanding of coolant types and adherence to vehicle manufacturers’ requirements are essential to ensuring that antifreeze effectively maintains engine temperature and helps protect the cooling system from rust and corrosion.
Go from clean to green
Although truck maintenance shops do not usually generate large quantities of hazardous waste, most locations do generate some, which needs to be handled correctly.
Run cool when it’s hot
Summer heat can take its toll on the performance of vehicles, but conducting a few simple checks and maintenance steps can help keep them performing their best.
Newer truck engines place a greater demand on coolants
Cooling systems provide vital protection for modern engines, but SCR and EGR systems needed to meet stricter emissions standards have put new stresses on cooling systems.