There are few things that are more frustrating than a dead vehicle battery, especially when you have somewhere important to be. Is there anything more annoying than already being late to work only to get in your car or truck, turn the key, then nothing? When your engine refuses to turn over as you turn the key, chances are you most likely have a dead car battery. Dead batteries are frustrating and inconvenient, but the good news is they can be avoided. In order to prevent a dead car battery, you must first know what can cause it. Here are some of the most common things that can drain a vehicle battery.
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Summer is here and the dog days are fast approaching. As the temperature and humidity begin to rise, so too are your chances for engine failure for your diesel truck from the summer heat.
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The weather is changing here in East Tennessee. As the temperatures
drop, we must start thinking about how to take care of our diesel trucks in
cold weather. Here are some tips on how you can make sure your diesel engine
will start and run efficiently when the weather gets cold.
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Cold
weather can be especially punishing for diesel engines. With winter
approaching, truck drivers are preparing for the typical winter diesel
problems. One of the most common diesel engine problems that occur in cold
weather is the engine taking longer to crank up or not starting up at all. A
frequent cause of diesel engines not starting in cold weather is a wax build-up
in the fuel filter. In this article, we will take a quick look at what wax
build-up is, its causes, and what you can do to minimize wax build-up in diesel
engines.
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There is one thing that’s for
sure about East Tennessee—the weather can change in an instant! Summer
temperatures can soar into triple digits one week, only to tempt us shortly
after with the promise of Fall. Winter can ease in with showers or come roaring
in with snow and ice. Hail and tornadoes? We’ve seen it all. For those with a
transportation fleet, how do you manage extreme temperature and weather swings traveling
across the country while maintaining your overhead too? We’ll look at three major
factors that affect fleets during extreme conditions, and what you can do to
make sure you’re ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way.
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Clean diesel continues to dominate the next generation thinking
and innovation when it comes to fuel alternatives. Increased longevity, top
engine performance, and effective emission controls make diesel a viable option
for truck owners, van owners, and fleet owners. We have some things for you to
consider when purchasing your next semitruck, truck, or diesel engine.
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