New and used are pretty simple concepts. But remanufactured and rebuilt? When it comes to heavy-duty replacement parts, they’re two different things altogether. Todd Kindem from ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket group explains. Time: 3:35; size: 1.6 MB. Intro music is Edie Carey’s “Under a Sky”; exit music is Amplifico’s “Flutter.” Both are courtesy the Podsafe Music Network.
Good As New: How to Tell the Difference Between Remanufactured and Rebuilt Parts
Friday, Mar 13th, 2009 by Stephen Petit | 0 Comments
Filed under: Maintenance, Specs | Tags: aftermarket, ArvinMeritor, rebuilt parts, remanufactured parts
Sitting Pretty: Why You Should Activate the A/C on Idle Trucks
Monday, Mar 2nd, 2009 by Stephen Petit | 0 Comments
Even a truck sitting for weeks or months needs regular maintenance. Some items are obvious, like the batteries and tires. Others aren’t, like the A/C system. But flipping on the air conditioner or defroster will lubricate seals in the compressor, reducing the risk of leaks and costly A/C repairs. Frank Burrow, manager of product support at Red Dot Corp., explains. Time: 3:33; size: 3.3 Mb. Theme music is “Under a Sky” by Edie Carey.
Why You Should Check Your Tire Pressures More Often in Winter
Monday, Feb 23rd, 2009 by Stephen Petit | 0 Comments
Temperature has a big impact on tires, and specifically, tire pressure. Haul from 90 degrees and sunny to 10 below and nasty and your tires will lose roughly 10 psi. That’s why Tim Miller from Goodyear says you should check your inflation pressures more often in the winter. Plus: How to calculate your optimum inflation pressure. Time: 4:20; size: 4 Mb. Theme music is “Under a Sky” by Edie Carey. Exit music is “After the Storm” by Dale Murray.
Look Out For No. 1: The Key to Using Winter-blend Diesel
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2008 by Stephen Petit | 0 Comments
It’s tempting to fuel up before you head to a cold climate, figuring you can always fill up with winter-blend diesel once you arrive. Doing so, however, could put your trip on ice. Time: 4:06; size: 5.6 Mb. Theme music is “Under a Sky” by Edie Carey.
Keep It Clean: What You Should Know About Your Truck’s Air Dryer
Monday, Dec 1st, 2008 by Stephen Petit | 0 Comments
Keeping your air system clean and moisture-free is one of those quick and easy tasks almost anyone can do. ArvinMeritor’s Charlie Allen explains how to drain your tanks, watch for unusual amounts of moisture, and what to look for in a replacement dryer. The reward is more predictable braking system performance. Not a bad return for an investment of a few minutes each day.
