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How to drive smoothly with an 18-speed truck gearbox

Eaton Fuller transmissions, also called Road Rangers, are manual gearboxes found in trucks. They are range from 9 to 18 gears. We’ve already covered how to change gear using an 18-speed gearbox. This article explains how to get the best

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What’s a road ranger gearbox and how do you change gears?

Some trucks (mostly large American and Asian ones) have a non-synchronised manual gearbox made by Eaton. This is commonly known as a Roadranger and they come in various configurations up to 18 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. How do

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Do vehicles that carry chemicals require a spill kit?

A spill kit is a kit of materials designed to absorb, neutralise and contain a small amount of spilled chemicals in order to stop them from causing environmental damage, for example, by entering waterways or soaking into the ground. There

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What is a tanker truck?

A tanker truck or tanker is a truck or trailer designed to carry bulk liquids or gases on the road. They come in two physical configurations: The tank is connected to the chassis of the truck or trailer The tank

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How are approach, departure and breakover angles measured?

Off-road vehicles have several important measures by which their competence on rough ground is assessed. Wading depth is one – how deep can water be before it gets into the engine and leaves you stranded in the middle of a

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Can you repair your car’s windscreen?

The first prize for stopping stones, insects, birds, hail, wind, rain, snow and (occasionally) mammals smashing you in the face while driving is your windscreen. That clear piece of laminated glass has to deflect wind at 70mph, stones hitting it

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How do rollover crashes happen?

A vehicle is said to have had a rollover accident when it tips on its side or roof. It might end up back on its wheels, but as the wheels have a lot more friction than the road, often it’ll

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