THE QUEST FOR A MILLION-MILE VEHICLE
Fierce competition, unrelenting inflation, high truck prices, and skyrocketing operating costs are forcing many fleet operators to run leaner and keep their vehicles in service longer. To do this requires rigid preventive maintenance and overhauling of worn components. Also, truck component suppliers have recognized the demand for extended service life and are developing new products that are more durable and easier to service. Engine builders are responding to the demand for better fuel economy with low-rpm engines. The low-speed diesel engines are in turn leading to simpler transmissions with greater use of 7, 9, and 10-speed transmissions, compared to 13 and 15-speed gearboxes. Both component suppliers and fleet operators agree that probably the single most important factor in extending the life of mechanical components is proper lubrication, so there is strict adherence to regular oil and filter change intervals by those truck users who want to get long life out of their engines.
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Availability:
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Corporate Authors:
Penton Publishing Company
Penton Building, 1111 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH United States 44113 - Publication Date: 1983-9-22
Media Info
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: p. 40-48
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Serial:
- Machine Design
- Volume: 55
- Issue Number: 21
- Publisher: Penton Media, Incorporated
- ISSN: 0024-9114
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Fleet management; Fuel conservation; Lubrication; Oil changing; Preventive maintenance; Service life; Transmissions; Trucking
- Uncontrolled Terms: Fleets
- Old TRIS Terms: Oil filter change interval
- Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Freight Transportation; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00386526
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 159
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Jun 28 1984 12:00AM