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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...
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.
Cold weather starting becomes increasingly more difficult as engine deposits build up over time. Rather than carrying out expensive mechanical work...
Caterpillar 3500 Series engines were modified in approximately 2004 to meet new, low emission requirements. Since then, there have been some concerning problems for operators. These include High Oil Soot, Bore Polish, Sludge and Overheating. Factors reportedly at blame include the introduction of Monotherm Pistons, Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems and high load factors.

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.

Basically, smoke from a diesel engine indicates that something is not right. It should be taken as an indication that there is a problem...
Selected use of after-market products to improve fuel economy
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.

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."