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PQAS-E: Time to Swap the Laptop Hard Drive
August 27, 2021 — Do you own or maintain a Petroleum Quality Analysis System-Enhanced (PQAS-E)? If so, it’s time to swap the B300 Laptop W10 Internal HD (hard drive). We've got the info here... MORE

Fuel Tankers: Need an Alternator or Cooling Fan Belt?
August 27, 2021 — Operators, be careful while ordering that alternator belt for your tanker trailer. Older model tanker trailers use a different belt than the newer models. That’s because they have different-sized alternator pulleys. Read more here... MORE

Ground Vehicles: QR Codes for PMCS Not TACOM-Endorsed
August 26, 2021 — Dear MSG Half-Mast, I work on a Command Maintenance Evaluation/Maintenance Assistance Instruction (COMET/MAIT) team and keep seeing quick response (QR) codes used to access the PMCS tables of a vehicle’s TMs. Can they be used? The quick answer is, NO. Read this article to get the full answer. ... MORE

M915A5 Tractor Truck: Get Right NSN for Fuel Line
August 25, 2021 — Maintainers, here’s a heads up if you have an M915A5 tractor truck! The NSN for the fuel line is wrong in the IETM. Here's the right one... MORE

HEMTT: Dressed Cab Assembly or Push Kit?
August 24, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, my unit has an M977A4 HEMTT with a damaged cab, and we need a dressed cab assembly. Can you help? Yes. Here's the scoop... ... MORE

M915A5 Tractor Truck: Right NSN for Taillight
August 17, 2021 — Operators, be careful ordering a taillight for your M915A5 tractor. Item 1 of Fig 103 in TM 9-2320-426-13&P (IETM EM 0308, Aug 14) shows it as stoplight vehicular, NSN 6220-01-550-1339. That’s wrong. We've got the right info for you here... MORE

M1082, M1095 Trailers: NCOMP is the New Plan
August 10, 2021 — Maintainers, there’s a new plan for M1082 2-1/2 ton and M1095 5-ton trailers that aren’t used very much. The Optimized Maintenance Non-Combat Operations Maintenance Plan (NCOMP) will help reduce the service workload for these idle trailers. Get the info here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Don’t Use Biodiesel Blends!
August 10, 2021 — Warfighters, have you wondered if you can use biodiesel blends in your tactical vehicles? Well, wonder no more because the answer is no. Read on for more info... MORE

Corrosion: Use Cavity Wax to Stop It Dead in its Tracks
July 30, 2021 — If you’re a spray paint technician assigned to a Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) or depot, have you heard of cavity wax? It’s a wax specifically designed for corrosion protection. Here's what you need to know... MORE

M1101, M1102 Trailer: Better Test the Handbrakes
July 22, 2021 — If you have an M1101 or M1102 trailer, don’t forget to test the two (2) handbrake levers (curbside/roadside). The handbrakes engage the brake pads. Forgetting means you run the risk of the trailer rolling and that’s not good! Here's what you need to know... MORE

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