Idle Worship August 1, 2014 A guide to cutting back on idling and saving valuable fuel dollars while you're parked.
Shift Work: Automated Transmissions August 1, 2014 Automated trannies can make life easy. Is it time to make the switch?
NOX FACTOR: 2007 ENGINES August 1, 2014 The engines of 2007 will be different. And more expensive. From the June 2004 issue.
BRAKE MYTHS DISPELLED August 1, 2014 In a perfect world, air brakes would be perfectly understood. They're not.
TRAILER AIR: SAVE YOUR ABS VALVE August 1, 2014 A little dust can cost you $1000 for a trailer ABS valve, but we've got solutions.
ABS : ALL THE STOPS August 1, 2014 A brief look at our history with anti-lock brakes -- and at the road ahead.
WHEEL-END LUBE: NOT SO SIMPLE August 1, 2014 Semi-fluid lubes can work well in wheel-ends, but they bring new failure modes and demand a different inspection and maintenance approach.
ENGINE OIL IS TOUGH STUFF August 1, 2014 Prior to the launch of EGR engines, we looked at the challenge they represented for engine oils. Fact is, today's remarkable engine lubes work harder - and better - than oils ever have. From the September 2000 issue.
Cummins Announces the ISV5.0 V8 Diesel August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins has announced the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, stepvans, other light- and medium-duty trucks
SYNTHETIC VS. MINERAL August 1, 2014 Synthetic lubricants have become the established leader in long-life performance. But new technologies have heated up an old rivalry-with mineral oils.
CAT INTRODUCES FIRST ACERT ENGINES August 1, 2014 Caterpillar was later than the others, and its lineup of EPA-compliant engines for the 2002-04 emissions guidelines didn't use EGR. From the May 2003 issue.
ROAD TEST: THE UNFLAPPABLE FREEDOMLINE August 1, 2014 Automatic or manual, the FreedomLine transmission takes your clutch pedal away. You won't miss it. From the October 2000 issue.
TORQUE RULES August 1, 2014 Do you think only 'horsepower' when you dream about your next new engine? Don't. You should be buying torque too. From highwaySTAR, January 2000.
BREAKDOWNS: WHO DO YOU CALL? August 1, 2014 Don't flip through the yellow pages and hope for the best. Choose a service that's right for you and your truck. From highwaySTAR, August 2004.
