Electric trucks may not be a thing in the distant future any longer. Volvo announced a statement saying that they will release 15 electric class 8 semi-trucks in Southern California and that by 2020 fully electric trucks will be available for purchase by the public. Not only this but Volvo plans on releasing a fully autonomous, fully electric class- 8 semi-truck with no cab and no emissions, which they named Vera. Volvo does believe this will help the transportation industry in various ways. Volvo also believes it will help ease the shortage of drivers and foster faster, more efficient deliveries based on the fact that an autonomous, fully electric truck can be operated at all times of the day or night with no...
Why is this important to know? It's good to understand the foundation of fault codes and where they originate from. The SAE formed a document that is the underlying layer of the low-speed communication bus. In heavy-duty applications, this is the primary communication protocol depending on the manufacturer. Engineering Level - You need both J1587 + J1708 document to understand the requirements for the hardware and the basic protocol. You can purchase these documents from SAE website. Links are at the bottom. The message format for J1587/J1708 fault codes. MID PID, SID, PSID, PPID FMI Why is this relevant? This is because the heavy duty industry adapted to use the J1587/J1708 for the way they opted to send diagnostic fault code...
Our latest product release is an AFT + DTC Reset Tool. Considering this is a one-of-a-kind product not seen anywhere else, we are going to give you the inside scoop here. The AFT + DTC Reset Tool was created to improve your fleet operation and keep your trucks on the road. It will reset your fault codes and reset your DPF system and SCR system. So what does "Reset" mean? Reset means that we turn back the clock back to 0. The truck has timers built into every one of its computers. The timers are what controls every aspect of fault codes as well as how long ago you had a successful regen. What does "DTC" mean? DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Codes This is a...
No matter what truck you get you should do some research on what engine does that truck come with and what transmission. For the sake of this post we will focus on Volvo trucks only. So what is the most reliable Volvo engine? Lets begin with listing the ones that come with purchasing a new Volvo truck. Volvo D11 The first on our list is the D11 which can be configured in the new VNR the VNL VHD and VAH. With is low weight of only 2259lb, pushing 325Hp and 1250lb-ft of torque the D11 can make sure to haul your day to day loads with ease. It comes standard with SOHC with 4 Valves per cylinder. The common rail...
5 Common Inspection Tips (every oil change) 1. Drive Belt Condition 2. Transmission Oil Level 3. Differential Fluid Level 4. Coolant Level 5. Brake Adjustment Drive Belts Condition Drive belts need to be checked periodically to ensure they are in good working condition. The typical drive belt should be replaced every 1-½ year to 2 years depending on the condition. The drive belt can be worn a few different ways: • Normal drive wear that the components (A/C compressor/Alternator/fuel pump) put on the belt • Weather worn belt, which includes cracking and belt squeaking • Belt has too much free play The specification for the belt should have no more than ¾ inch free play measured in the middle of...
