If you drive a commercial vehicle or are planning to pursue a commercial driver’s license, you have no doubt heard about a slack adjuster. These common mechanisms are necessary for commercial vehicles that have air brakes with an S cam. Properly using a slack adjuster is important for both driver safety and vehicle condition. Demonstrating how to use […]
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According to a report by the America Trucking Association, the trucking industry is headed for a significant growth in the 2017-2028 decade. In its report, 15.18 billion tons are expected to have been hauled by the end of 2017. A 36.6% increase is expected to be achieved by the end of 2028 to reach 20.73tons. This increase in […]
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Whether you drive a car or a truck, you expect your vehicle to perform optimally every time you climb behind the wheel. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you must ensure its pilot bearing is in excellent shape. After all, a damaged pilot bearing can destroy your vehicle’s transmission. In this article, we take an […]
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Torin is one of the most popular names in the vehicle repair and maintenance industry. The company has always shown commitment and consistency in the production of top-of-the-line, highest-quality products- including floor jacks- since 1968. The Torin Big Red Hydraulic Trolley Floor Jack is one of their most popular floor jacks for trolleys on the market today. In the […]
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The automobile as we know it has gone through many evolutions over the years and decades. When we think about how cars have changed, our minds may immediately go to those changes that are visible. If a car made in the 2000s was followed down the street by a car made in the 1950s, we’d easily […]
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When around vehicles, you’ll need to use a floor jack. Sometimes you may need to work underneath a car, and this essential tool comes in handy. Floor jacks differ in size as some work better for small cars and others are ideal for bigger vehicles. However, after a while, the jack may start leaking down the fluid […]
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A flex pipe is an important part of a vehicle’s exhaust system. Without this flexible pipe, the exhaust would break or fall apart all the time. It is the nature of this type of pipe that enables the exhaust system to work without issues. However, the exhaust system is not without its issues that lead […]
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Having an exhaust leak can cause a lot of problems including an increase in gas usage, lots of noise and the engine light coming on every time. Also, the leak could lead to the release of carbon monoxide which can be harmful to you and your passengers. It’s essential to find the leaks quickly and to […]
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Floor jacks are extremely useful tools, but like any tool, prolonged use can lead to some malfunctions. A common problem users have is that their floor jack won’t go down once it’s been elevated. Sometimes this is a sign that handle has become stuck, that the handle has separated from the universal joint, or that you […]
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If a floor jack doesn’t hold pressure, the cause could be one of a variety of issues. The most common problem is that users ignore weight limits and overload a jack. If that isn’t an issue, you should check hydraulic oil levels. It is also possible that air or dirt have entered the floor jack, causing damage. […]
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