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Kohler closed-loop EFI engine accepts all ethanol fuel blends

The new EFI FlexFuel E85 engine from Kohler Engines features closed-loop EFI technology, which constantly monitors the air/fuel mixture in the engine’s muffler and automatically makes necessary adjustments to the amount of fuel injected into the system. It automatically senses the ethanol mix in the engine and optimizes performance accordingly.

Horton expands QuickShip program to speed customer orders

The company said it has added a warehouse in Edison, N.J., to support growth in the Northeast region and to provide faster response to customer orders, reduce freight charges and get customers’ vehicles back on the road faster.

Sea Foam Motor Treatment helps engines run more efficiently

By effectively and safely cleaning dirty engine parts internally, Sea Foam Motor Treatment helps gasoline, diesel and Ethanol engines run cleaner and more efficiently, according to the company. The product is 100% pure petroleum, contains no harsh chemicals and can be used in all gasoline and diesel type engines, both 2 and 4 cycle.

Parker Chelsea’s new 870 Series PTO provides maximum power

The new Chelsea 870 Series PTO offers a compact housing that helps eliminate clearance issues and features a 10-bolt mounting pattern that will fit on today’s popular automatic transmissions. High capacity bearings and superior gear designs provide torque ratings up to 670 ft.-lbs. for the ultimate performance, and there is no need to de-rate the PTO for continuous applications.

Bar’s Leaks offers Liquid Copper solution

Bar’s Leaks Liquid Copper addresses larger cooling system leaks, heater core leaks, cracked cylinder heads, blown head gaskets, freeze plug and block leaks, and intake manifold leaks.

Kenworth offers Cummins ISX11.9 with Rear Engine PTO

Kenworth now offers the Cummins ISX11.9 engine with rear engine power take-off for selected vocational applications. It is capable of delivering up to 466 ft.-lb. of continuous torque and a maximum rating of 520 ft.-lb. of torque when used for intermittent load applications.

Alliance Truck Parts adds EZ-Assist clutch for toughest jobs

The company’s EZ-Assist clutch is specifically designed to meet the demands of work truck applications that require severe torque transfer for extremely heavy loads. The new model in the line is rated at 2,050 ft.-lbs. of torque. All are backed by a one-year unlimited mileage warranty.

Cummins will meet new fuel-efficiency and GHG standards early

Cummins’ lineup of North American on-highway engines, from the ISB6.7 to the ISX15, will be certified to meet new onboard diagnostic requirements on Jan. 1, 2013.To provide a single product launch and multi-year stability for customers, these products will also comply with the GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations.

Horton expands S.D. plant for QuickShip warehouse program

To accommodate its growing QuickShip regional warehouse program, Horton is adding 20,000 sq. ft. to its Britton, S.D., facility. The expansion, which is slated for completion in October 2011, includes 10,000 sq. ft. for warehousing finished product, 7,000 sq. ft. for raw material inventory, and 3,000 sq. ft. for a driver’s lounge and additional shipping bays.

Wix ecoLast heavy-duty oil filters now available

Wix Filters has introduced five ecoLast oil filter part numbers for the following engines: Cummins ISX, Cummins M11, Mack MP8, Detroit DD60 and Caterpillar C13 and C15. According to the company, the filters double oil life and save fleets $100 to $200 per vehicle annually.

Alliance Truck Parts announces all makes radiator line

Alliance Truck Parts now offers radiator replacements for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The replacement radiators, which are fabricated of all aluminum, meet or exceed OEM specifications and are completely cycle and leak tested to ensure consistent product quality, the maker said.

Mitchell 1 adds 2010 emission engine repair to online programs

Mitchell 1 has updated its online programs, Tractor-Trailer.net, Medium-Duty.net and Repair-Connect.net, to include diagnostic and repair information for 2010 engines designed to meet new EPA emission standards. The programs are continually updated and include thousands of detailed color wiring diagrams and full-color photos that provide a real-world view of many vehicle components and assemblies.