Eaton Airflow technology demonstrated in opposed piston engines
Power management company Eaton has announced it will supply its TVS air pump to manage airflow in the demonstration of the Achates Power two-stroke Opposed-Piston Engine (OP Engine) at the Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference in San Diego. Eaton’s TVS air pumps currently supply airflow to several Achates OP Engine prototypes, which will gradually
Tips for keeping diesel engines running in cold weather
The use of high-quality diesel fuel is critical for optimal equipment performance. If the proper steps are not taken, tanks can become compromised due to fluctuating temperatures and seasonal changes. To prevent microbial growth, fuel instability and wax formation that commonly blocks fuel filters and forms operational issues, it’s critical that fleet owners and operators
PACCAR transmission now available with PACCAR MX-11 engines
The PACCAR MX-11 engine is now available with the PACCAR transmission, the company announced. The transmission was already available with PACCAR’s MX-13 engine, and will now be able to be paired with its lighter-weight counterpart. According to PACCAR, the automated manual transmission is designed to work seamlessly with PACCAR engines and axles to increase fuel economy
Do you know what coolant is required in your engines?
Cooling systems can be a major culprit in causing catastrophic engine failures. Ensuring that your engines are running at optimum temperature to be as efficient as possible starts with filling with the proper coolant. Today, most fleets are running some sort of extended life coolant (ELC), but the chemistry of ELCs can vary wildly. That
A recap on API FA-4 oil durability in diesel engines
Last month, we discussed how the new API FA-4 lubricants meet and exceed engine protection requirements specified by engine manufacturers and the lubricant industry. The most notable highlight was that API FA-4 lubricants must pass the same engine durability testing as their more traditional API CK-4 counterparts to receive certification. With field testing beginning back
Valvoline unveils engine oil approved for natural gas, diesel, gas heavy-duty engines
Valvoline Inc. introduced Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution 9200, an engine oil approved for use in natural gas, API CK-4 application diesel and API SN application gas fleet engines. Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution was initially developed as part of Valvoline’s close relationship with Cummins Westport (CWI), which has introduced a new series of low-emission engines.
What remote diagnostics can do for your medium-duty engines
Stretching from Class 2 to Class 7 vehicles, the “medium-duty” label is a broad one, so medium-duty engines are made to tackle a variety of applications. Remote diagnostics can help by keeping fleets on top of any maintenance issues by letting them know the nature of the service issue and how urgent it is, so
New engines require new lubricants
To meet stricter fuel economy regulations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, OEMs have made significant changes to their engine designs and operating conditions. This has led to the need for lubricants that provide greater fuel efficiency and engine hardware protection from higher operating temperatures and higher loading. In response to the OEMs seeking the highest
How engines aim to minimize DPF downtime
Of course, the DPF and aftertreatment system (as detailed in our in-depth feature story here) aren’t the only reasons for downtime when it comes to engines. We spoke to the engine manufacturers about other ways in which their newest engines help fleets avoid downtime. According to Darryl Oster, assistant chief engineer with Peterbilt, maximizing reliability
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator reformulated for use in all diesel engines
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator, first introduced in 2004 to resolve issues related to clogged or malfunctioning HEUI injectors for the 6.0L Ford Power Stroke, is now available with a new formulation that the company says removes close to 100% stiction from any gas or diesel engine, including those from GM, Ford, Cummins, Caterpillar, Power
