If you think that new vehicle performance is as good as it gets, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise! As advanced as modern petrol and diesel engines are, there are still substantial inefficiencies that prevent more power and torque from reaching the wheels. Most notable is internal frictional losses, and...
The Common Rail Diesel (CRD) injection system is the most recent development to achieve ever more stringent diesel exhaust emission standards, but it is currently associated with widespread problems, including engine rattles, expensive injector and fuel pump failures, injector sticking, stalling problems and rapid piston and liner wear. Problems have...
Flood damaged machinery is an enormous cost to not only farmers & miners, but also the general public. Four wheel drives also need rust protection for gearboxes and diffs when fording creeks, etc. Recent widespread flooding highlights the need to protect expensive vehicle & machinery components from rust, due to water...
Vegetable oil can be used as diesel fuel just as it is, without being converted to biodiesel. However, it is some 11 times thicker than diesel fuel, and it doesn't burn as easily in the engine. It also has very different chemical properties and combustion characteristics, and can damage engines....
Automatic transmission overheating problems can lead to an expensive repair situation if not address. In many cases damage to the transmission can be happening without the drivers knowledge. Many of these problems occur while towing, transmission temperature can increase quite quickly, friction reduces and transmission fluid begins to break down.
Cold weather starting becomes increasingly more difficult as engine deposits build up over time. Types of operation, such as excessive idling, short run time, light work and city type driving, all contribute to deposit formation which can result in poor cold start. All these operating conditions do not allow efficient...
Improving fuel economy can be achieved through operating techniques, improved standard of maintenance and selected use of aftermarket products. When looking at products that could potentially improve fuel economy, there are 3 broad methods of action to consider… Improving Combustion Efficiency Restoring Lost Efficiency Reducing Frictional Horsepower Losses
What if that average mid-life car or truck in your yard could be revitalized from being a half worn old thing to something that’s crisp, quiet, smooth and more impressive to drive? It’d be easier to sell, right? What if, when you service a customer’s car, truck or machine, it...
Diesel exhaust particulate matter (DPM) is known to cause cancer, and while much blame has been put on aging truck and bus fleets, Brisbane based firm, Cost Effective Maintenance has concluded that the single biggest contribution to diesel smoke is due to the compounding effects of city driving cycles. General manager,...
