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Fracture-split Connecting Rods – No, That’s Not a Broken Part

Actually, fracture-split connecting rods are a technology used in some of the very latest engine designs on the market.

Usually, connecting rods and their adjoining end caps are separately forged and machined. Rods may also be forged as a single piece, with a slightly oblong big end. The end cap is then cut from the rod and machined for a precise fit.

ProDemand is Mobile

Mitchell 1 has optimized its ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information program specifically for tablet devices to give users greater ability to access repair information right at the vehicle, where they need it most. Compatible with both Android and Apple tablet devices, the new ProDemand Mobile supports portrait and landscape views and has been adjusted for the limited screen space that is available on a tablet device with a seven-inch or larger screen.

6 Ways to Save Time on Repairs… That You Might Not Know About

In the repair business, that old familiar saying that “time is money” really is true. So it’s important to have diagnostic and repair information tools close at hand to get a quick start on the correct diagnosis and repair.

As OEMs introduce ever-changing technologies to the market, repair technologies are also evolving to keep pace. Staying current with everything can be a big challenge, especially when coupled with the need to work as efficiently as possible to stay profitable.

Part Costs Can Make a Big Difference

you all of the tools you need to get the most out of your customer interactions and service writing. We offer all of the parts catalogs you need — 20 catalogs, and more to come — just a click away in Manager SE. Check warehouse inventory and order parts with up-to-the-minute pricing. If a catalog has a picture of the part, Manager SE will show it you, so you know that you’re ordering the exact part you need. Better yet up-to-date and time-tested parts and labor information is just a click away from anywhere within Manager SE.

Fleets

Whether your fleet is large or small, one make or many, we have the comprehensive coverage to keep your trucks on the road and profitable. You’ll find all of our exclusive, best-in-class information for all makes in one place to make repairs faster, increase the number of repairs your techs can do, and keep your trucks rolling.

Trucks—Delivered in a Single Application

TruckSeries is the only comprehensive repair information software suite of its kind available for Class 4-8 trucks, giving you a one-stop, single log-in, all-makes data resource with scalable wiring diagrams, digital pictures, DTC-to-diagnostics, and so much more, all delivered in seconds. We’ve packaged of all our industry-leading estimating, diagnostic trouble code and repair information for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles into a single application.

Tip: Quickly Export Your Customer History

Would you like to use some of your customer history data outside Manager SE? Here’s a really simple way to build an export file in the CSV format.

The following procedure describes the steps to take in Manager SE to run a mail-merge request to create an export file:

1. Click on the Reports icon to access the Reports tabs.

2. Select the Follow Up tab to display available postcards and letters.

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