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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of april2021

Uptime
Editor's Note
Class 8 engine rightsizing and the impact on maintenance & longevity
Gremlins and ghosts
Staying safe in the shop
Avoiding turbocharger trouble
10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
Monitoring economic recovery progress
Fleet Parts & Compenents
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Diesel fuel additive considerations
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april2021 - Uptime
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april2021 - Editor's Note
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april2021 - Class 8 engine rightsizing and the impact on maintenance & longevity
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april2021 - Gremlins and ghosts
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april2021 - Staying safe in the shop
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april2021 - Avoiding turbocharger trouble
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april2021 - 10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
april2021 - Monitoring economic recovery progress
april2021 - Fleet Parts & Compenents
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april2021 - Tools & Equipment
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april2021 - Classifieds
april2021 - Diesel fuel additive considerations
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