Oliver Releases Drive Position Retread
Michelin North America has announced a new drive position retraead for long haul and regional applications from Oliver Rubber – the Oliver Performance Drive. “The Performance Drive is the newest Oliver product. It is designed with unique properties to assist fleet operations in controlling their overall tire expenditures,” said Philip Boarts, Oliver product category manager.
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When To Replace Sensors And Why
pressure is low, if the oil needs changing, if the engine has a mechanical problem or if the engine has quit running (unless the fault is related to a key sensor that can also affects emissions). Many motorists simply ignore the Check Engine light, especially if their engine seems to be running normally (no other
Advances In Electrical System Testing
Shocking, electrifying, polarizing, spark of excitement, flash in the pan. What do all of these words/phrases have in common? They’re all terms from the world of electricity or electronics used to make a point. That point is that electricity and electronics are pretty darn important to our lives. As I write this article, the horrible
Service Tech 2013
Nearly every tire dealer offers vehicle service, whether basic maintenance or complete repairs. We’ve compiled an extensive collection of key questions often asked by service technicians of all skill levels, and responses from our cadre of auto service experts.
Aeolus Plans Passenger Radial Launch in U.S.
According to legend, Aeolus is the three-character mythic Greek ruler of the winds. As it took three entities to control the wind, it is little wonder that a company that grew up producing off-road equipment and truck tires has added a third option to its menu: consumer tires. And, with the expiration of the Section
When to Replace Sensors and Why
Sensors are the nerve endings of the engine management system. They provide the inputs the Powertrain Control Module needs to make critical control decisions. Sensors are designed to last the life of the vehicle or until they wear out, become contaminated or fail.
Training is an Attitude
During the 1920s, the term "model year" gained currency in the automotive industry. Auto execs determined to increase sales by annually introducing new automobiles to a motoring public hungry for the prestige of owning the latest motor vehicle technology. Because the operative word in "model year" is "change," an outside observer would assume that the
Titan Rolls Out Three Goodyear Implement Tires
Titan Tire has introduced new Goodyear-branded radial implement tire lines: the Goodyear FS24, Goodyear Muck Master Radial and Goodyear Super Flot Radial. All three lines have the benefits of a radial design, including higher load capacity and superb resistance to puncture damage, Titan claimed. The large contact area afforded by radials provides for better flotation
New Forestry Radial From Alliance
Alliance Tire has introduced a rugged, steel-belted forestry radial tire for tractors and flotation forestry equipment, the Alliance Forestar Radial 342. The tire was released in the 600/60R28 size, which has the same rolling circumference as the popular 540/65R28 tire, but offers a wider, 600-mm profile for greater stability, the company said. The Forestar Radial