Roadranger Pre-Authorized Warranty Repairs program expanded
The program eliminates the need for calls to the Roadranger Real-Time Warranty center because technicians, service managers and warranty administrators at truck dealerships in the U.S. and Canada can use a set of standard authorization codes that guarantee payment for more than 20 common repairs.
Dana, Eaton end joint commercial vehicle marketing relationship
Eaton will continue to provide field services and support for all Eaton and Dana products through the middle of 2012 under the Roadranger brand, after which Dana will have the support systems in place to effectively service and support its customers independently.
Transmission bearing damage checklist
Differential and transmission problems can can be detected at an early stage.
Eaton hybrid systems achieve 200 million miles of service
Customers of Eaton Corp.’s hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 200 million miles of service, reducing diesel fuel consumption by 8 million gallons and harmful emissions by 80,000 metric tons. More than 5,500 of the company’s hybrid systems are in use today worldwide.
Allison Unveils Fully Automatic TC10 for Class 8 market
The new TC10 TS features Allison’s revolutionary torque converter and twin countershaft design, which combine to offer seamless shifting through a 10-gear range. Its durable torque converter provides robust startability, is maintenance-free, and offers driveline protection by eliminating U-joint failures, twisted drive shafts and blown rear axles. The twin countershaft design features wet clutches for continuously-delivered power, resulting in better acceleration, safer merging into traffic and greater fuel efficiency.
Volvo to begin I-Shift transmission assembly in U.S.
An investment in the company’s Hagerstown facility will bring a new assembly line, installation of new equipment and tooling, and employee training for the assembly of I-Shift transmission, which had previously been assembled in Koping, Sweden, then sent to Hagerstown for adaptation to North American market requirements.
Drivetrains: Spec’d for fuel economy
Automated manual and direct drive transmissions are among the emerging trends used by fleet managers trying to cope with high fuel prices.
Roadranger offers tools for service of Eaton and Dana drivetrains
Roadranger Marketing has formed a license agreement with K-Line Industries to manufacture and market special tools to service Eaton and Dana drivetrain components. The agreement provides K-Line with specially-designed service tools tested and approved by the Roadranger organization.
Properly maintaining U-joints keeps trucks on the road
e until new fresh grease is being purged, indicating a complete change of grease has occurred. While servicing the the U-joints, use the old grease as a diagnostic tool. “You should pay attention to what’s purging out of the cups,” says Salazar. “If there’s any signs of moisture in there, or the grease is black
Automated manual and automatic transmissions offer fuel savings
Automated manual or automatic transmissions remove the burden of shifting from the driver, improving efficiency and fuel economy.
Eaton offers extended protection for automated transmissions
Roadranger has made its automated transmission extender protection plan available to owner-operators in the United States and Canada. The program allows truck owners to buy an additional year of automated transmission protection within linehaul applications for a maximum of 7 years or 850,000 miles.
Dana launches SVL aftermarket drivetrain product line
Designed specifically for older, post-warranty vehicles, SVL products offer quality replacement parts for vehicles with lower usage cycles. The SVL line will initially launch in North America and feature universal joints for the light and commercial vehicle markets, and ring and pinion gear sets for heavy-duty applications. Shortly following the launch, Dana will begin offering SVL-branded light-duty axle components.