Getting the longest life out of your truck's belts and hoses is pretty straightforward. In a nutshell, start by buying products from a reputable manufacturer. Follow up by regularly checking your ...

Belts and hoses that fail can sideline your truck when you least expect it. Carrying spares can save time and money when one of these critical parts fails on the road. Even better, take the time to ...

Truck engines are hellish environments, so overlooking belts and hoses is an invitation to disaster. Since good maintenance is no guarantee against premature failure, knowledgeable technicians know to ...

Keeping a car running smoothly and reliably for the long haul requires routine maintenance. And although cars have become, in many ways, complicated computers on wheels, there are still some basic DIY ...

The 100R7 and 100R8 thermoplastic hose offer working pressures of up to 3,000 and 5,000 psi. Available in a twin line form for use over the mast and pulley systems on forklift trucks Able to work in ...

Maybe forever, if you rely on an overly liberal interpretation of the maintenance schedules set by some vehicle manufacturers. That doesn’t mean you should ignore them or even accept the ...

Temperature swings are hard on rubber components and when added with the kind of pressure and tension found on a truck’s belts and hoses, even a minor nick or slice can lead to major problems.

In 1999, I purchased a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. I bought it because, at that time, styles were changing and I didn’t want to drive something that looked like a semi. It was a good purchase. I ...

The Hose Whip Restraint system provides an enhanced measure of safety for operators working around high-pressure hydraulic hose. Limits the whip or "travel" of pressurized hose after it breaks free ...

It’s always been hot under the hood of a big truck, but it can be more so with aerodynamic designs and, more recently, new diesels that run hotter than before. To cope with higher temperatures ...