Maintenance

Video: How to Make Ordering and Buying Parts a Lot Easier
Gearflow connects equipment owners with parts suppliers in one online platform. You can even get parts delivered. Watch The Dirt to learn more.
March 31, 2023
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How to Make Sure Your Equipment’s Oil is as Clean as it Should Be
If you want to make sure your equipment runs as long as it can, you don’t want to miss this episode of The Dirt.
March 24, 2023
How to extend oil drain intervals
Springtime Lubricant Checks and Changes: What You Need to Know
As temperatures rise, oils, grease and lubricants need attention. Watch The Dirt to find out what you need to do.
February 24, 2023
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Western Global Introducing New Jobsite Fuel Solutions at ConExpo
These cube-shaped fuel tanks are designed to stand up to tough conditions to keep your equipment and generators running.
February 9, 2023
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New Cat SIS2GO App Lets You Access Maintenance Information Remotely
SIS2GO, the new mobile companion to SIS2.0, enables Cat equipment owners to access maintenance, troubleshooting and repair information, even on remote jobsites.
February 7, 2023
Construction worker accessing Cat SIS2GO app on a tablet
LiftWise Intros HTH-1400 Hanging Tire Handler
The device has a lifting capacity to of 1,400 pounds and can be adjusted to handle tires of 30 to 53 inches in diameter and up to 19 inches wide.
January 30, 2023
orange LiftWise Hanging Tire Handler with large tire clamped
What Effect Does Engine Oil Have on Diesel Emissions?
On The Dirt, a Chevron expert discusses oil's effect on emissions and what equipment owners need to consider when choosing a lubricant.
January 27, 2023
Dirt E105 Engine Oil Emission Regulations
“I Fix Machines. That’s What I’ve Always Done” – Meet the Technician of the Year
Robert Kesselring's co-workers sometimes refer to him as a "mad scientist" for repairing heavy-duty equipment when no one else can.
January 4, 2023
Technician of the year Robert Kesselring standing on a Branch Civil motor garder
What Contractors Need to Know About PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil
In this episode of The Dirt, we talk with Chevron's Shawn Whitacre about the next generation of heavy-duty diesel engine oil being developed.
December 16, 2022
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Video: How to Maintain Your Engine's Cooling System
Forty percent of engine failures are coolant related. Find out how to properly maintain and protect this often overlooked system on the latest episode of The Dirt.
November 25, 2022
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Rebuilt Trucks Saving Construction Fleet Time and Money
Rebuilding its pickups at a Texas shop is saving a Colorado construction company 30%-40% over buying new.
November 28, 2022
Ford F-350 rebuilt green
How to Protect Your Tools and Equipment Against Winter’s Worst
Cold weather can wreak havoc on your tools and equipment. Follow this checklist to winterize your assets and prevent costly damage.
December 29, 2021
Excavator at snowy construction site at dusk.
How to handle DEF in freezing temperatures
When frozen, diesel exhaust fluid will expand up to 7% and can damage the storage tank.
January 12, 2021
DEF Tank on Truck
Branch Civil’s Robert Kesselring Named 2022 AEMP Technician of the Year
“He's the person that we call when no one else can figure it out.”
November 2, 2022
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Shops Would Do Well to Focus on Culture When Hiring Young Techs, Votech Officials Say
A paycheck isn't everything. Today's diesel tech students view workplace culture as a top consideration.
November 1, 2022
Female diesel tech at UTI working on Cummins engine
Desperate Shops, Desperate Measures: Diesel Students Win in Hot Market
Aspiring diesel technicians are quickly getting snatched up, but they trail in mechanical skills compared to previous generations.
October 17, 2022
WyoTech student and instructor working on a diesel engine
Video: Construction Equipment Industry Weighs in on Right to Repair
In this episode of The Dirt, Daniel Fisher with AED lays out manufacturers' and dealers' concerns about legislation in Congress and some states.
October 14, 2022
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How to Extend the Life of Your Equipment’s DPF
Find out the real reason diesel particulate filters get dirty and how to make them last longer on this episode of The Dirt. Watch here.
September 30, 2022
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