SCR engine maintenance report for fleets
Engine manufacturers report that maintenance requirements for 2010 SCR engines are “business as usual.”
Urea-based retrofit technology reduces NOx
Johnson Matthey’s SCRT System has been verified by the EPA as the first 4-way emission control technology for on-road vehicles. Applicable to 1994-2002 model year engines, the SCRT system is verified to reduce NOx emissions by 70% and cut CO, HC and PM emissions by more than 90%.
Jasper offers fuel components with complete diesel engines
Jasper Engines & Transmissions will offer fuel components, including pumps, turbochargers and injectors, for GM 6.5L and 6.6L Duramax, International 444 and 6.0L, Cummins ISB and Mercedes 2.7L complete diesel engines. Jasper-remanufactured complete diesel engines typically include the block, head, crank, cam, rods, valve train, oil pump, oil pan and pickup tube, oil filter, oil cooler, inner and outer gear covers and finishing gaskets.
Jasper offers late-model Duramax Running Complete diesel engine
The latest style GM 6.6L Duramax Running Complete remanufactured diesel engine is now available from Jasper Engines & Transmissions. It covers the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Silverado and Sierra pickups, Savana and Express Vans, as well as the Topkick and Kodiak applications.
Detroit Diesel to invest $194 million in engine manufacturing plant
DDC will invest roughly $194 million to expand existing operations at its manufacturing facility in Redford Township, Mich., which employs 1,900 people and manufactures heavy-duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market.
Eaton clutches, transmissions take top Daimler awards
Eaton Corp earned two Master of Quality awards from Daimler Trucks North America for its clutch and transmission operations in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The San Luis Potosi facility manufactures and supplies Eaton’s lineup of medium- and heavy-duty clutches and manual and automated transmissions for all Class 6, 7 and 8 DTNA vehicles.
Brochures show applications for Eaton’s UltraShift Plus transmissions
Eaton Corp. published two new color brochures that outline the features and benefits of its new lineup of UltraShift Plus heavy-duty automated transmissions. The brochures are designed for over-the-road fleets, owner operators and truck dealers, and provide an overview of the UltraShift Plus Linehaul Active Shifting, Multipurpose High Performance and Multipurpose Extreme Performance automated transmissions.
Purolator heavy-duty filters meet today’s filtration needs
This year, Purolator is adding 170 new part numbers to its heavy-duty filtration line, which includes oil, air, cabin air, fuel, transmission, ancillary, air dryers, hydraulic and coolant filters. The company said its heavy-duty program is designed to optimize vehicle performance, reduce maintenance costs and provide innovative filtration solutions.
Cummins debuts new coolant, handy engine monitoring device
Cummins says its new Fleetguard ES Compleat OAT (Organic Acid Technology) Coolant is a nitrite-, amine- and phosphate-free formula that offers liner pitting protection and better aluminum protection than conventional OAT coolants. The company also introduced QuickCheck 5200, a handheld device that allows customers to access public data from any manufacturer’s engine with electronic controls, transmission, braking and vehicle systems.
Spec’ing for operational advantages: NG vehicles
Natural gas engines are well-suited for specific operations—here are the vehicle choices.
Engine lubricants: compliance & quality
The 2010 EPA standards will bring significant changes
to heavy-duty diesel engines—but what will the impact
be on lubrication specification and maintenance?
Alliant Power expands GM parts line
Alliant Power now offers a wiring harness adapter for electronic pumps for GM 6.5L engine owners. The 8-in. harness adapter allows 6.5L engine owners to install a new PMD onto an externally mounted cooler on vehicles equipped with an old style PMD and harness without removing the intake manifold.