Highway and Heavy Parts News

May
2
2019

Block Gaskets Failure Analysis

Block Gaskets Failure Analysis Are you experiencing leaks around your gasket? This failure might be caused by improper installation procedures rather than just normal wear. It's unlikely that...

Apr
30
2019

Piston Crowns Failure Analysis

Piston Crowns Failure Analysis Cold Coolant to a Hot Engine In this we see the results of cold coolant being added to a hot engine. The pictures show the discoloration on the pistons caused...

Apr
29
2019

Repair Shop Marketing Message Part I: Power of Creativity

Repair Shop Marketing Message Part I: Power of Creativity Our last posts spent time discussing your target customer—how to identify and reach them. This is one of the most important...

Apr
25
2019

Detroit Diesel Electronic Control: Versions and Development

Detroit Diesel Electronic Control: Versions and Development Your engine may run on diesel, but it's probably controlled by electronics (unless of course you run a much older engine). The...

Apr
23
2019

Head Gaskets Failure Analysis

Head Gaskets Failure Analysis It's a pain when your head gasket blows. But what might seem like a simple problem can reveal a deeper problem in your engine. Read on to find out what might be...

Apr
22
2019

Marketing to Your Most Qualified Repair Shop Customers

Marketing to Your Most Qualified Repair Shop Customers In our earlier post , we discussed how to go about identifying your target customer and what kinds of things are important to...

Apr
18
2019

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Common Failures and Problems

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Common Problems and Failures Do you have a Series 60 engine from Detroit? For the most part, it probably runs great for you. This electronically controlled...

Apr
15
2019

Repair Shop Marketing: Identifying Your Target Customer

Repair Shop Marketing: Identifying Your Target Customer So you've decided to focus on the way your diesel repair shop handles its marketing. Maybe you've even considered a few...

Apr
11
2019

Detroit Diesel Series 60: Differences Between 12.7L & 14L

Detroit Diesel Series 60: Differences Between 12.7L and 14L If you've heard of Detroit Diesel, odds are you've heard of their Series 60 line of engines. It includes three different...

Apr
9
2019

Track Tension Adjusting and Maintenance Tips

Track Tension Adjusting and Maintenance Tips Adjusters are designed to absorb shock, provide proper track tension, and protect track systems and idlers. It's critical to maximize track...

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