top of page
Search Posts


What's your tolerance...
Every fleet owner is excited about reduced maintenance. A responsible service manager understands that this does not mean you can turn a...
Z-factor Consultation
May 4, 20211 min read
5
0


A word to the fans
Engine fans are key to proper cooling. They work by pulling a tremendous amount of air over the fins in the radiator. Most engines today...
Z-factor Consultation
Apr 3, 20212 min read
8
0


Closing the gap
Trailer gap is measured from the nose of the trailer to the back panel of the sleeper. Sleeper extenders are not a consideration for the...
Z-factor Consultation
Mar 15, 20212 min read
3
0


Brake on through
Most tractors today come equipped with an Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system and the functionality is optional on most all of...
Z-factor Consultation
Mar 6, 20212 min read
5
0


BRAKE IT DOWN…
The Federal Government has required most tractors to have an Antilock Brake System (ABS) since March of 1997. The legislation extended...
Z-factor Consultation
Mar 1, 20212 min read
11
0


Turn! Turn! Turn!
What is the purpose of a lubrication pump in a tandem drive axle set? There is a theory that this pump sends lube to the outer ends, this...
Z-factor Consultation
Feb 25, 20212 min read
17
0


Drop da tank
FMCSA 49 CFR § 393.67 - Liquid fuel tanks. Fuel tanks, 25 gallons or more, are required to meet FMCSS standards and indicate so on the...
Z-factor Consultation
Feb 22, 20212 min read
7
0


Rockin' but not rollin'
ESC/ESP (Electronic Stability Control/Electronic Stability Program) are essentially the same product, the particular name depends on the...
Z-factor Consultation
Feb 15, 20211 min read
6
0


Snap, Crackle, Pop...
Most OE’s offer auto reset mechanical circuit breakers as an option to fuses in the power distribution box. For a few more dollars, the...
Z-factor Consultation
Feb 5, 20212 min read
19
0


You mean I need to maintain this?
Fuel filter maintenance is more important today, than any time in the past given the common rail design and tight tolerances. See below...
Z-factor Consultation
Feb 1, 20212 min read
13
0


Where's the torque….
Today’s engines are designed to deliver maximum torque at low RPM. This provides for good fuel economy with proper gearing Torque curves...
Z-factor Consultation
Jan 14, 20211 min read
8
0


iSCAAN, therefore I am…
A SCAAN is a full analysis of the projected vehicle operation. It is needed to verify that the correct torque converter is selected, and tha
Z-factor Consultation
Dec 12, 20202 min read
24
0
bottom of page