Avoiding the automatic transmission fluid levels pitfalls
Checking the fluid level in a manual transmission is typically a fairly straightforward process: remove the fill plug, stick your finger in and see how close the fluid level is to the bottom of the fill hole. To be sure, the transmission specifications may indicate distinct fill levels or temperatures at which the level should
Mitchell 1 labor estimating guide available in Decisiv Marketplace
Mitchell 1‘s TruckLabor module in the TruckSeries truck repair information software is now available to access in the Decisiv Marketplace. With the added availability of the TruckLabor module, connected Decisiv Marketplace participants can seamlessly launch the labor estimating tool directly from any SRM active repair job. The Decisiv Service Relationship Management (SRM) platform enhances how
Decisiv Marketplace adds Mitchell 1 repair information software
The TruckLabor Module in Mitchell 1 TruckSeries truck repair information software is available in the Decisiv Marketplace, the company announced. By activating a Mitchell 1 TruckLabor Module subscription, users gain immediate access to an active link that enables them to launch it directly from any case, access the TruckLabor Module, create an operation and import all
Mitchell 1 TruckSeries truck repair software adds VMRS codes
Mitchell 1 has added Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) codes to its TruckSeries suite of truck repair software solutions for Class 4 to 8 trucks. Mitchell 1 says that repair facilities using the Quotes Module in TruckSeries will be able to easily map labor jobs to VMRS codes, giving the vehicle owner a clear and consistent record of
Safety first: Helping technicians quickly and easily work on ADAS systems
“Safety first.” Yes, it’s a cliché, but sometimes a cliché becomes that way for a reason, and certainly, for modern fleets, safety is of paramount importance. From the need to guard against the expensive costs of a crash to the simple responsibility of making sure those multi-ton Class 8 trucks are as safe for their
How to avoid unexpected ‘no crank’ events
Our thoughts are focused on the journey for the day. Schedules need to be kept. The details of the route are worked out. Truck fluid levels are all good to go. Turn the key, press the Start button, and expect the engine to spin to life with a throaty rumble, ready to take on the
Mitchell 1 Adds ADAS Quick Reference feature to TruckSeries
The latest release of Mitchell 1‘s TruckSeries truck repair information software includes an enhancement that the company says streamlines the delivery of the information technicians need to diagnose, repair and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features in today’s high-tech Class 4-8 trucks. Mitchell 1 says TruckSeries includes detailed repair information for these systems, and
Playing favorites: Is your favorite shop task really the best approach for the repair?
We all have our favorite task. To some it may seem odd to think of having a favorite job to perform. Nevertheless, we all have some particular task or type of work that brings us the greatest satisfaction. On the other hand, there is also a least favorite in our catalog of things to do
Mitchell 1 Manager SE TruckEdition now includes online reports
The latest release of the Mitchell 1 Manager SE TruckEdition truck shop management software adds the capability to access select shop reports from the cloud. This feature allows users to view reports to check shop activity, in-progress status and performance remotely, wherever an internet browser is available to use. Mitchell 1 says its most popular
Truck maintenance tips to reduce tire wear
In our high-tech age, it is all too easy to overlook the purely mechanical aspects of a truck that have needed to be maintained ever since some ingenious person mounted a wheel to an axle in order to move a load that was too large to be carried or dragged. Since that great breakthrough, when
Tips for truck hydraulic brake maintenance
The winter months bring some challenging conditions for commercial trucks. Snow, rain and mud seem to get into everything, particularly the brakes. All that wet muck tends to find its way into the wheel-end brake assemblies, adding a nice layer of grinding material and creating less-than-ideal operating conditions. Grooves are worn in drums or rotors
Mitchell 1 introduces TruckSeries labor estimate guide enhancements
The latest release of Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries truck repair information software introduces enhancements to the labor estimate guide module that will expedite the repair process, the company says. New navigation includes a “breadcrumb” format that the company says makes it faster and easier to access the information needed for estimating labor times for the required
