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A new all-in-one vinyl seat repair kit comes with color-matched compounds, tools, and supplies to fix tears, holes, and punctures that kids won't be able to pick.
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Leaky radiator diagnosis I have a leaky radiator with multiple pinholes on the core and a failed header-to-tube joint. It all seems to be happenin...
Read More →It can be frustrating and time-consuming to locate a short in an electrical system, especially in a school bus, which has seemingly miles of wiring. B...
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Improve school bus garage safety with practical tips to prevent slips, falls, lifting injuries, chemical exposure, pit hazards, and other workplace risks.
Read More →Already being developed for cars and light trucks, 42-volt electrical systems will soon come to heavier-duty vehicles. They will first migrate to ...
Read More →Spec’ing for rough roads How can you spec your buses to best handle rough rural roads? • Spec heavy-duty components for increased vehicle longevity....
Read More →In the school bus business, seat repair is as common as yellow paint. Here are five steps and tips to make your vinyl repairs last longer.
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In many areas of the nation, the sweltering summer heat belies the harsh, cold reality of winter. The summer also tends to allow some slack in operati...
Read More →By applying modern technology to the areas of greatest concern to school transportation providers, manufacturers and operators are coming up with crea...
Read More →With the movement toward integration of chassis and body (and, in some cases, engines) in the school bus manufacturing industry, it should be no surpr...
Read More →Learn how to spec a school bus heating system for cold weather, including insulation, heater placement, defrosters, engine warm-up, and maintenance tips.
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