How manufacturer oil drain intervals are set
There’s a lot of talk in our oil drain interval and used oil analysis story about manufacturer-set oil drain intervals. And you may be wondering: how do they set those intervals, anyway?
New oils lead to longer life
While many fleets may be looking at potentially extending their drain intervals beyond the engine OEM recommendations, those recommendations themselves are much longer now than they have been in the past. This trend has been ongoing for years, but recently got a boost from the introduction of the new API CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories.
The importance of oil drain intervals, used oil analysis
The appeal of extending your truck’s oil drain intervals beyond the manufacturer recommendations is easy to see: It’s both a cost-saving and time-saving measure, and it does make sense in a lot of applications. However, it’s important to remember that manufacturer oil drain intervals are set for a reason, and that while extending them may
PACCAR transmission now available with PACCAR MX-11 engines
The PACCAR MX-11 engine is now available with the PACCAR transmission, the company announced. The transmission was already available with PACCAR’s MX-13 engine, and will now be able to be paired with its lighter-weight counterpart. According to PACCAR, the automated manual transmission is designed to work seamlessly with PACCAR engines and axles to increase fuel economy
Watch: Take a ride in the Peterbilt all-electric Model 579 truck
During a visit to the PACCAR Innovation Center in Sunnyvale, Calif., Peterbilt rolled out its all-electric Model 579 daycab for test drives and ride alongs. Watch the video below to take a test drive in Peterbilt’s electric Model 579 outfitted for drayage applications. It has a range, on-highway, fully loaded of 150 to 250 miles
Watch: Peterbilt takes us inside the PACCAR Innovation Center in Silicon Valley
In an event at the new PACCAR Innovation Center, Peterbilt displayed current developmental projects, including a Level 4 autonomous truck and two Class 8 electric trucks. Watch the video below for a tour of the facility led by Jake Montero, general manager of the PACCAR Innovation Center. The PACCAR Innovation Center is coordinating next-generation research
‘Automatic’ retention: Equipment that makes drivers productive and fleets profitable
As automated manual transmissions (AMTs) rose through the build ranks of the OEMs, you often heard a similar refrain: “Once you get a driver behind the wheel of an AMT, they will not want to go back to a manual.” Today, truck OEMs report that AMTs make up the majority of builds in on-highway applications.
Peterbilt now offering PACCAR 20k, 22k standard track axles
Peterbilt announced the availability of the standard track configuration of the PACCAR 20k and 22k Steer Axle in Peterbilt trucks beginning this May. PACCAR’s heavy-duty steer axles are available on Models 567, 520, 389, 367, 365 and 348 and are available with either disc or drum brakes and allows for a turning radius of up
Kenworth T680 now available with PACCAR MX-11 engine, PACCAR transmission
The Kenworth T680 is now available for order with the combination of the PACCAR MX-11 engine and the new PACCAR Automated Transmission, which is designed for linehaul and regional haul applications up to 110,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. The PACCAR MX-11 engine offers up to 430 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque, and is 400
How the latest axle technology integrates into powertrains
If the engine is the heart of your powertrain and the transmission is the shifting brains behind the operation, then the axle is the muscle, propelling your truck down the highway. While the engine and transmission get much of the spotlight, the axle plays a key role in increasing efficiency—in both proprietary powertrains and those
Dealing with aftertreatment issues
If you’ve been paying attention to the most recent engine announcements, you’ll notice that the engine companies have spent a good deal of time highlighting the features of the aftertreatment system (ATS). That’s no accident—the ATS is extremely important, and the systems have advanced significantly in recent years. Before we dive into the details, here’s
How engines aim to minimize DPF downtime
Of course, the DPF and aftertreatment system (as detailed in our in-depth feature story here) aren’t the only reasons for downtime when it comes to engines. We spoke to the engine manufacturers about other ways in which their newest engines help fleets avoid downtime. According to Darryl Oster, assistant chief engineer with Peterbilt, maximizing reliability