The Canadian Farmer Almanac’s experience-driven formula for weather prediction is historically accurate 80% of the time. This winter 2019 is supposed to be unusually cold with bone-chilling temperatures in February. Why is this important? It’s because no other part of a commercial truck is as failure-prone in cold weather than a starter battery. Batteries Don’t […]
When comparing labour rates at a repair facility, many people believe that a cheaper hourly rate equates to a lower cost. This is equivalent to the idea that a cooked burger made with regular ground beef will weigh the same as one made with lean ground beef. A pound is not a pound. One contains […]
How often should I rotate my tires? Your tires should be rotated every other oil change or every 30,000kms. Neglecting to rotate tires is a major cause of premature tire wear. Is it really necessary to replace my timing belt at the manufacturer-recommended intervals? Yes. The failure of a timing belt is many diesel trucks […]