Transmission Overheating or Too Hot? Here’s What to Do
Engine overheating? It happens from time to time. Transmission overheating? Believe it or not, it can happen. When a diesel truck’s transmission temperature is too hot, you might notice the presence of strong burning odors, difficulty shifting gears, or potential transmission failure. The best way to recognize an overheating transmission is to familiarize yourself with […]
How to Bleed Air Out of Your Diesel Engine & Fuel System (Trucks)
Air coming into a diesel engine can cause serious problems. Diesel being prevented from reaching the fuel injectors is one such problem. “Bleeding” a diesel engine of its air is crucial to helping it start and stay powered up. But before you attempt to bleed air from the fuel system, you need to figure out how […]
Your Truck’s Drivetrain Components Explained (A Short Guide)
Think you’ve got an issue with your drivetrain? It’s a critical system that acts as a liaison between your engine and wheels. If something isn’t working with your drive train components, you could experience more wear and tear, or even engine failure. Whether you’re just trying to change your truck’s transmission fluid or want a […]
How Often Should You Replace Transmission Fluid on a Diesel Truck?
Coolant, motor oil, brake fluid, gear fluid, hydraulic fluid, and transmission fluid: these are just a small sample of the many fluids that keep trucks running. While most motor oil requires a change every few thousand miles, transmission fluid change intervals aren’t always as clear. How often should you replace transmission fluid, anyway? The answer […]
How Often Should You Do a Diesel Oil Change (Diesel Trucks)?
Every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or 250 to 500 hours, depending on the truck: that’s how often you should change oil on a diesel truck. But the interval for a diesel truck oil change depends on several caveats, such as how long the vehicle is used, how large the vehicle is, and more. But the […]
Truck Brake Repair: 6 Indicators You Need New Brakes (Or Repairs)
Your truck brakes are responding a little weird. I’ll get around to truck brake repairs eventually, you might think to yourself. Not so fast. While you might be tempted to hold off on completing a brake repair on your truck for a day when you have more time, lapsing on repairing your truck’s brakes could […]
What Is Vehicle Fleet Management, & How Can It Help You Thrive?
A management team is the guardrails that hold a team together. And when managing a fleet of vehicles, you best believe you better have a strong vehicle fleet management strategy. But what exactly is vehicle fleet management? And what are the benefits of having a strong vehicle fleet management operation? If you’re wondering what vehicle […]
5 Key Fleet Management Strategies for Success for Local Businesses
ReWith gas prices rising (Statista.com, 2024), along with the fact that more truck drivers will be needed in the next decade (Statisa.com, 2024), implementing strong, consistent fleet management strategies is key for a fleet company’s success. In fact, many companies across the world are reaping the rewards and benefits of quality fleet management, by implementing […]
What Is a Fleet Management Company (Examples & More)?
You may be familiar with what fleet managers do, but what is a fleet management company exactly? Fleet management companies provide software, hardware, and support services to fleets to help improve the safety, efficiency, productivity, and profitability of a fleet company. But, if you choose an ineffective fleet team that mismanages your company, you could […]
What Is A Valve Cover Gasket (Replacements, Costs, and More)?
What happens when a valve cover gasket stops working? Not to mention, what is a valve cover gasket? Let’s backtrack. On a good day, an engine’s pistons move up and down at hyperspeed in the cylinder. Exhaust valves and gaskets open and close just as fast. They ensure that a constant supply of hot oil […]
