D11 FUEL EFFICIENCY August 1, 2014 Volvo Trucks has announced the XE11 powertrain package for the 11-liter North American D11 engine, available on VNM and VNL tractors rated up to 80,000 lb GCWR. Fuel savings up to 3% are said to be possible
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
FAQ: BIODIESEL IN CUMMINS ENGINES August 1, 2014 This FAQ sheet from Kevan Browne at Cummins Inc. addresses the use of biodiesel fuel with the company's truck engines. Issued May 23, 2005, unedited.
VOLVO’S 2014 ENGINES August 1, 2014 Volvo Trucks says its D11, D13, and D16 engines for 2014 offer increased fuel efficiency by as much as 2% via enhanced components
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.
ROAD TEST: MBE 4000 ENGINE August 1, 2014 The Mercedes-Benz MBE 4000 engine is fuel-efficient, light, and boasts really big stopping power. Jim Park tries it out. From the December 2004 issue.
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.
UNDERHOOD HEAT: COMPONENT KILLER August 1, 2014 Excessive underhood heat generated by low-emissions engines is killing engine accessories. From highwaySTAR, April 2005.
COOLANTS IN DESIGNER COLORS August 1, 2014 Today's coolant formulations won't tolerate a mix-and-match approach.
MILLION-MILE COOLANT August 1, 2014 Alliance Truck Parts has added two new coolant/antifreeze products to its lineup, saying they can lower maintenance costs and reduce the total cost of truck ownership
ROAD TEST: MACK’S MP7 ENGINE August 1, 2014 Mack's new MP7 engine is a small package that delivers traditional Mack performance in a really big way.
Rack-and-pinion on the horizon August 1, 2014 Are rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension the way of the future for heavy trucks?