It’s not just camshafts that can wear or failthe camshaft bearings can have issues as well. Bearing failure can cause extensive damage to other engine components, so it’s important to identify the root cause of issues and repair them as soon as possible. Below are some common camshaft bearing issues and possible causes to help you better identify what’s going wrong in your engine.
Continue reading Camshaft Failure: Camshaft BearingsCategory: Blog – Diesel Engine News & Updates
Turbocharger Failure Diagnostic Checklist
Your turbocharger not only helps your engine have more power, but it also helps with efficiency and emissions. When it fails, though, you can be left with more than just an inconvenience. Many systems in your engine can be affected by a damaged turbo, so it’s important you identify and fix the correct issue to prevent any major failures. To help catch problems before they become a failure, check out our blog post, Signs You Should Have Your Turbocharger Serviced. The following list provides the most common symptoms related to turbocharger failure and possible causes. Before replacing your turbocharger take a look to see what might be giving you trouble!
Continue reading Turbocharger Failure Diagnostic ChecklistWinter Driving Tips for Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks: How to Prepare Before the Snow Falls
Winter can be one of the toughest seasons for both diesel trucks and the people who drive them. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, reduced visibility, and changing road conditions all increase the risk of breakdowns and accidents. Cold weather also puts additional stress on your truck’s batteries, cooling system, air system, tires, and engine.
The good news is that most winter problems can be prevented with a little preparation before your trip begins.
Whether you’re hauling freight across multiple states or making regional deliveries, these winter driving tips can help keep you safer, reduce downtime, and protect your diesel engine throughout the season.
Need replacement parts to get your diesel engine ready for winter? Our ASE Certified Technicians can help you find the right parts the first time.
How to Get Better Fuel Economy with your Diesel Truck
Diesels are known to get great mileage. They typically deliver 25 to 30 percent better fuel economy than similarly performing gasoline engines. Although diesel fuel used to be cheaper than gasoline, it now tends to cost the same or more.
Continue reading How to Get Better Fuel Economy with your Diesel TruckFlywheel versus Flexplate
We get a lot of people wondering what the difference is between flywheels and flexplates.
Continue reading Flywheel versus FlexplateCommon Diesel Acronyms
You’ll find many of these common diesel terms while searching for engine information, repair guides, tutorials, and more! We’ve put together a convenient list including terms and their definitions below.
Continue reading Common Diesel AcronymsCrankshaft and Engine Bearing Installation Guidelines
Proper crankshaft function hinges on a correct installation. Don’t just guess when installing yours. Follow these easy steps to help make sure your crankshaft is properly installed.
Continue reading Crankshaft and Engine Bearing Installation GuidelinesPreventing Premature Cam Bearing Failure
Have you thought much about the material your camshaft bearings are made of?
Continue reading Preventing Premature Cam Bearing FailureLegislation Could Raise Weight Limit On Interstate Trucks
U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble introduced last week the latest version of his Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act, which would give states the flexibility to allow 91,000-pound trucks with six axles on U.S. interstate highways within their borders.
Continue reading Legislation Could Raise Weight Limit On Interstate TrucksOil Cooler Benefits
The oil cooler is not typically a component that goes bad, but should be replaced after any catastrophic engine failure. The best way to protect a new engine investment is to put in a new engine oil cooler to prevent any contamination. On startup, the new engine with higher oil pressure will dislodge trapped debris in the oil cooler and force it into the bearings of the new engine. This can cause premature wear or sometimes an immediate failure. If you’re interested in other problems that could lead to failure or the need for a rebuild, read our blog, Signs Your Engine May Need a Rebuild.
Continue reading Oil Cooler BenefitsNew Tires vs. Retread Tires: Which Is Right for Heavy-Duty Trucks?
If you’ve spent any time around commercial trucking, you’ve probably heard the debate:
Should you buy new tires, or retread the ones you already have?
Some fleets run almost exclusively on premium new tires. Others routinely retread their drive and trailer tires multiple times to maximize the value of every casing.
The truth is that there isn’t one correct answer for every truck or every fleet.
The best choice depends on the truck’s application, axle position, operating environment, casing condition, and maintenance program.
Let’s look at how new and retread tires compare.
Quick Answer
Retread tires typically cost 30–50% less than comparable premium new tires while using roughly one-third of the raw materials required to manufacture a new tire. When built on quality casings and properly maintained, retreads are a common and proven solution for commercial trucking fleets.
Continue reading New Tires vs. Retread Tires: Which Is Right for Heavy-Duty Trucks? Retread tires typically cost 30–50% less than comparable premium new tires while using roughly one-third of the raw materials required to manufacture a new tire. When built on quality casings and properly maintained, retreads are a common and proven solution for commercial trucking fleets.
OnGuard Active Introduces Enhanced Collision Mitigation
Meritor Wabco has introduced a radar-based collision mitigation system that will react to stationary and slower moving objects in a truck’s path and plans to release it early next year.
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