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Dana: Maintenance and Care of Dana Loaders
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2021-08-26 18:08
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Dena In our construction machinery industry, there’s a saying: “Seven parts maintenance, three parts repair,” which underscores the critical importance of routine upkeep for equipment like Dana loaders and excavators. Regular maintenance aims to minimize mechanical failures, extend equipment life, reduce downtime, boost productivity, and lower operating costs. Let’s take a closer look at the maintenance and care of Dana loaders.
The Importance of Dana Dana Maintenance
Taking the Dana loader as an example, routine maintenance typically involves servicing the engine, hydraulic system, electrical components, mechanical parts, and structural elements. For the Dana loader’s engine, common daily maintenance items include replacing the diesel filter, air filter, and oil filter—often referred to as the “three filters.” Standard maintenance intervals are around 250 operating hours, at which time the engine oil, mechanical filter, and diesel filter should be changed. While the visual differences between factory‑original and aftermarket filters may not be readily apparent, their internal filter paper materials and filtration accuracy can vary significantly.
If the oil filter of a DeNa loader has low filtration efficiency, impurities in the engine oil will not be removed and will be directly sprayed onto the engine’s bearings, cylinders, connecting‑rod bearings, and other components. This can accelerate wear on critical engine parts; while the effects may remain subtle during the first 1,000 to 2,000 operating hours, it could significantly shorten the interval between major overhauls.
1. Engine oil and the oil filter must be genuine parts and replaced according to the prescribed maintenance intervals.
This expense must never be cut. Improper engine lubrication can have fatal consequences. With older loaders, extra care should be taken when handling the oil filter. Additionally, you can slightly shorten the oil‑filter replacement interval to extend the engine’s service life.
2. Purchase genuine factory‑made diesel engine filters and replace them according to the prescribed maintenance schedule.
As one of the key components ensuring the quality of fuel intake in diesel engines, the diesel filter element effectively removes fine particulates and moisture from the diesel fuel, thereby significantly extending the service life of the injection pump, diesel injectors, and other filtration components. This is particularly important for electronic control systems. To be clear, factory‑original filters, due to their dense structure and high capacity for trapping contaminants, tend to clog more easily and require more frequent replacement than aftermarket filter elements. Therefore, it is not a matter of choosing a filter that never clogs, but rather selecting a high‑quality filter element that performs reliably over time.
3. Air filtration elements are purchased as factory‑supplied parts; given the harsh operating environment, additional air filtration components must also be installed.
The air filter is one of the engine’s most critical components, much like a mask for humans. Imagine being out in poor, overcast weather without a mask—your health would surely suffer. Similarly, the air filter protects the engine by trapping hard particulate matter from the air, delivering clean air to the engine and preventing abrasive wear. This plays a vital role in ensuring the engine’s reliability and durability.
Maintaining a DeNa loader is like being in a relationship: if you cherish it and take good care of it, it will always perform well. Just as with a brand-new machine, neglecting routine maintenance can cause it to lose its shine. Moreover, when a loader breaks down, it can lead to disputes, delay project schedules, damage your professional reputation, and even erode your clients’ trust. That’s why proper loader maintenance should never be overlooked.
The above is an overview of the maintenance and care procedures for DeNa loaders. For more information, please feel free to contact us at any time!
Beijing Yihaowei Power Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in Dana, Dana Spicer, Dana agency services, and Dana repair. Its product lineup includes Dana drive axles, Dana torque converters, Dana transmissions, Clark transmission‑driven axles, and Allison transmission spare parts, among others. Established in 2002, the company obtained authorization from Dana in 2004, becoming one of more than 60 service centers worldwide. Today, we operate one of China’s largest warehouses for powertrain components. Backed by a highly skilled professional team, we provide expert technical support and genuine, high‑quality product solutions to numerous equipment manufacturers, end users, and distributors both domestically and internationally.
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