When you cut to the basic principles of heavy-duty trucks it comes down to return on investment: maximum mpg, meeting emissions requirements and the truck running at optimum conditions and ...
Responsible car ownership means checking your fluid levels at least once or twice a month. If you are a first-time diesel engine owner, you may wonder if it's safe to use regular coolant in your ...
Coolant replacement for diesel vehicles often costs more than it does for gasoline-powered models. The difference isn’t simply about vehicle price — it comes down to engine design, operating ...
Diesel engines run hotter and under more stress than gasoline ones, making their cooling systems critical to performance and longevity. Proper maintenance, from using the right coolant to regular ...
Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in Indianapolis, Ind., tells a story that would strike fear into the heart of any fleet manager. A class-8 ...
Diesel engine pistons operate under extreme thermal loads that can compromise efficiency, durability and emissions performance. To manage these loads, modern designs incorporate internal cooling ...
The following was published in CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit, 8th edition, sponsored by Valvoline Heavy Duty. CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit is a complementary industry resource, courtesy ...
Summer heat puts heavy-duty truck cooling systems under intense strain. Learn how preventive maintenance and accurate repair ...
Coolants are the least understood fluid in a heavy duty truck engine today. But a little attention to them can avert serious problems for your fleet. Photos: Prestone If you’re a maintenance manager ...