Kenworth Introduces New T660 Model
Kenworth Truck Co. recently introduced its new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic model, which will be available for customer delivery with the new 2007 engines.
International Delivers New Trucks and More
International Truck and Engine Corp. says its new ProStar is the result of five years, $300 million in development and the continuous collaboration of dealer and customer advisory boards.
PM Optimization
Optimizing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules is a fine art. No one wants to jeopardize equipment by extending oil drains or servicing other systems prematurely, but then neither does anyone want to do servicing before it is necessary.
Think Of It As A System
Although the components of high-power electrical systems in today’s heavy-duty trucks – starters, batteries, alternators and cables – are very robust and designed to operate without problems for many thousands of miles,they are, unfortunately, not trouble free.
Horton offers VMaster Ultra fan drive
Horton announced the introduction of its VMaster Ultra Fan Drives in anticipation of new emissions regulations.
New Sprinter van offers improved versatility, safety
Eleven years and approximately 1.3 million units later (30,000 units in North America alone), the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, now has a successor.
Shell introduces VideoCheck digital inspection
Shell Lubricants introduced the new Shell VideoCheck, a technological digital inspection service, as an integral component of its value-led services for 2006.
Comfort Zone
With nearly 6,000 trucks in operation across North America, On The Move Trucks is satisfying the needs of a growing number of customers.
Joys of used oil analysis Part II – Soot
Last month we mentioned that TBN depletion is the primary reason modern diesel oils are “used up” or depleted in service. This month, let’s talk about the secondary reason: soot.
Denso offers new starter
Denso Sales California Inc. announced the availability of its 12V 5.0 Offset Gear Reduction Starter, designed specifically for use on heavy-duty vehicles with 10-to-16-liter diesel engines.