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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 12, 2011

12 Things You Should Know About Oil & Coolant Analysis

Oil and coolant are like your blood and your sweat, respectively, and they have to work together to keep you alive.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2011

The Art and Science of Truck and Engine Diagnostics

Diagnostics took a while to become a high art, though for for a long time it was a human one.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 10, 2011

HVAC: Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants of the Future

There may be a new refrigerant in your future. This year, the first stage of a European Union ban goes into effect on mobile refrigerants with a global warming potential greater than 150 in new car and light-truck platforms

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2011

2010 Engine Scorecard: Updated

There are several themes that run through almost any conversation about 2010 engines these days. Mostly they represent good news, we found as we talked to a variety of fleets in a follow-up to last October's "EPA 2010 Engine Scorecard.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2011

The Risks of Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Blends

When the temperatures warm up, it's a good time to remind technicians and drivers about the dangers associated with hydrocarbon refrigerants being sold as cheap substitutes for R-134a and R-12

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Articlesby Jim BeachMay 2, 2011

Charged Up: Battery Advances

Lead acid batteries - the most common type of battery found in trucking and automotive applications - were developed in the mid-1800s. After more than 160 years, the technology still delivers, because lead acid batteries are relatively inexpensive when compared with other types of batteries

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 5, 2011

Don't Take Grease for Granted on Heavy-Duty Trucks

Grease has been called the "Rodney Dangerfield of lubricants." The late comedian was often known to lament, "I just don't get no respect." Likewise, grease is often an afterthought when it comes to truck maintenance.

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ArticlesDecember 2, 2010

Filtering Out The Facts

One of the methods all diesel engine manufacturers have adopted to reduce emissions - especially particulate

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ArticlesAugust 18, 2010

Synthetic Oils & Lubes: Made to Measure

Synthetic oils make up only a small part of the lubricant market, but they are set to take on a more significant role

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ArticlesJune 18, 2010

EGR Cooler Maintenance

The Technology and Maintenance Council has a Task Force looking in to EGR cooler maintenance

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