Hydraulic filtration: Three things to look for
For fleets, the difference between profit and loss often depends on keeping operating costs low by making sure all systems within your vehicles are delivering peak performance. One important system that is sometimes overlooked is a truck’s hydraulic system. Quality, reliable hydraulic filtration is vital to reducing wear, guarding against system failure and achieving maximum
Coolant system maintenance checklist
Of course, your OEM maintenance recommendations are your primary source for how to structure your coolant system PM program. But you can also refer to this handy guide provided by Stede Granger, OEM technical services manager for Shell Lubricants. ❶ Determine Coolant Type: The type of coolant in use in the vehicle may be determined
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
Avoiding coolant-related heavy-duty engine failures
Fifty-three percent—that’s the percentage of catastrophic, premature diesel engine failures directly related to improper cooling system maintenance techniques and habits, according to filter manufacturers. Filtration plays a key role in coolant maintenance. Using the proper coolant filter can prevent scale, leakage and erosion in the cooling system. The filter captures damaging contaminate that may contribute
Don’t ignore that in-line air filter
When it comes to air filters, most replaceable filters for the engine air intake, or spin-on air filters for the air brake system, are likely to be on a regular maintenance list. But what about in-line air filters for the trailer air system? Some trailer brake systems will have in-line filters designed to screen
Old World Industries introduces Hybrid Blue heavy-duty coolant
Old World Industries has introduced Hybrid Blue, a new heavy-duty coolant. Marketed under the Peak Commercial & Industrial Fleet Charge brand, Hybrid Blue is a Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) Extended Service Interval (ESI) Coolant/Antifreeze with a phosphate-borate dual buffer system and low silicate level. This technology has been formulated for use in all heavy
Wix Filters introduced 585 new parts in 2017
Wix Filters announced that it introduced 585 new parts in 2017, including 103 that serve the heavy-duty segment. “Last year’s launch of a new smart filter sensor, Senzit, was a significant milestone for Wix,” said Donald Chilton, director of product management for Wix Filters. “We persistently determine where the industry bottlenecks are, and we make
Donaldson and Alliance AutoGas release line of clean LPG filters
Alliance AutoGas and Donaldson Co. have partnered to release a new line of clean LPG filters built to remove potentially harmful particulate matter and heavy ends from propane systems. The two new filters have been specifically designed to eliminate potential fuel contamination issues with autogas fuel dispenser systems, the companies said. The primary LPG particulate
Cummins Filtration introduces FleetguardFit filtration monitoring system
Cummins Filtration announced FleetguardFit, a real-time filtration monitoring system that provides customers full visibility to filter and oil life through the use of intelligent sensing and advanced data analytics, enabling them to proactively detect problems. FleetguardFit uses sensors, a control module, and existing telematics services to collect and communicate filter and oil life information in
Let’s talk diesel engine coolant contaminates
Even with the proliferation of extended life coolants, it’s not a fill-it-and-forget-it process. The chemistry of today’s extended life coolants is complex, and it’s important that you are maintaining the proper mix to ensure that you’re making the most of the “extended life” and not cutting its coolant lifespan short. Let’s say that you’re running
Let’s talk heavy-duty truck diesel engine health and fuel filtration
Tougher emissions regulations have led to engines with high-pressure fuel systems, which require extremely clean diesel fuel and also increase demands on the engine components like fuel filters. Fully synthetic, multilayered media is a big step forward in terms of being able to remove the smallest particles of contamination with high efficiency. For example, consider
What’s in your truck’s coolant?
Extended life coolant (ELC) is the coolant of choice for the many over-the-road long-haul fleets today. As engine OEMs churn out improved efficiency and fleets battle for lower cost per mile, it just makes sense. Flushing the coolant is a time-consuming process and your clients aren’t paying for downtime. That said, it’s not a fill-it-and-forget-it
