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31/03/2010
Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummins & Mack...Sludge and Deposit issues
Crankcase sludge, piston ring sticking, high oil soot levels, blowby, exhaust valve and turbocharger failures, power loss and high oil burning are problems encountered by many road transport operators.
25/05/2009
Improve Engine Cold Starting
Cold weather starting becomes increasingly more difficult as engine deposits build up over time. Rather than carrying out expensive mechanical work...
16/02/2009
Diesel Smoke tells YOU a Story...
Basically, smoke from a diesel engine indicates that something is not right. It should be taken as an indication that there is a problem...
09/02/2009
Improving Fuel Economy
Selected use of after-market products to improve fuel economy
14/01/2009
Engine Sludge...Act quickly! Or it'll kill your engine!
Engine sludge is now a major, and extremely expensive problem for both petrol and diesel engines. Toyota is one manufacturer who has been on the receiving end of a massive class action. But the problem is easily cured, and Cost Effective Maintenance show how...
07/01/2009
Chronic Overheating Problems
Time and time again, we are contacted by customers who have overheating diesels that they cannot rectify. Many have spent $3000 to $4000 on big core radiators, new water pumps, thermostats, fan hubs, chemical cleaning and more, yet have not fixed the problem.
06/01/2009
City driving increases truck & bus emissions.

Too much city driving increases truck & bus emissions.

"The single biggest contribution to diesel smoke is due to the compounding effects of city driving cycles."

 


 

 

11/12/2008
Major Improvements in Driver Fatigue Management
Fatigue is the direct cause of 60-65% of all haul truck accidents in surface mining operations, according to an article put out by Caterpillar Global Mining.
Tests with a new energy supplement indicate that major improvements can be achieved in fatigue management... to the point where it may be eliminated.
20/10/2008
Your Energy Level, Safety & Productivity!

Your Energy Level…Safety & Productivity!

Improved energy levels and concentration make vehicle and machine operation safer. It can improve productivity, as well. If you have more energy, you’re more alert and have a greater capacity for work. And that’s what bHIP Energy delivers.