Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), commonly known by trade names such as AdBlue, is a popular way that vehicle manufacturers can achieve Euro-5 emission control standards. As use of these products has become more widespread, issues of contamination of diesel fuel…
DPD systems are a type of emissions control system common on newer trucks. They’re also called DPF (diesel particulate filter) systems. They are designed to remove diesel particular matter (soot) from the exhaust gas in a diesel engine. The DPD…
Modern trucks are becoming more and more like substitutes for home, and drivers expect it. Cabs contain microwave ovens, refrigerators, gaming consoles, TVs, laptops and other electronic creature comforts that the driver can use during their rest periods; they also…
Vehicle batteries have a finite life – usually three to four years, but it depends on their application and operating conditions. If a battery fails at a critical time it can lead to inconvenience and costs as it could leave…
Strong winds can easily blow your truck over. In fact, a 100km/h gust can put as much as 30 tonnes of pressure on the side of a semitrailer. If you’re running empty or carrying a light load like cornflakes, your…
With a name like parking brake, it should be obvious when you should use it, but it’s also called a handbrake, emergency brake or e-brake in various parts of the world. It’s not just as simple as understanding that you…
If a wheel comes off a truck, it’s a 120kg missile that can easily kill someone and will definitely cause a lot of damage to property. The problem is that it’s difficult to tell if your wheel nuts are coming…
