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Why Do We Punch a Hole in the Oil Filter? 🛠️🛢️

by webbiesmechanical | Jul 21, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor

It’s a simple trick that saves a big mess. Punching a hole in the bottom of the oil filter lets it drain completely before removal — no surprise spills, no oil running down your arms, and a cleaner job all around. 💡 But here’s the key:Always crack the oil filter loose...

Ever Had to Make Your Own Tools? We Have! 🔧💡

by webbiesmechanical | Jul 18, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor

Sometimes a truck rolls in and the job calls for a specialty tool — like a hub socket or an install tool — and it’s just not something we can get our hands on locally. But do we keep the customer waiting? No way.We roll up our sleeves and make what we need to get the...

Stumped But Still Rolling: When a Tree Nearly Took Out a Truck

by webbiesmechanical | Jul 16, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor

Sometimes it’s not the big hills or heavy loads that cause trouble — it’s the unexpected things right in front of you. This customer was out on a rural delivery run, hauling a tautliner behind their white Mercedes-Benz truck, when they came across a fallen tree across...

Diagnosing a Fuel Issue with a Cummins 🔍🚛

by webbiesmechanical | Jul 14, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor

This Kenworth SAR came to us with a frustrating miss. It would idle just fine, but the moment you put your foot down — it coughed and spluttered. We got to work, checking for air in the fuel (all clear). Next step? Vacuum pressure. And that’s where things got...

Why We Always Check the Diff Ratio — Even When It’s Labelled ✅

by webbiesmechanical | Jul 11, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor

When replacing a diff, we never rely solely on the tag or what it’s labelled as — and here’s why: 🔍 Tags can be wrong. Over time, parts get swapped, tags go missing, or the wrong info gets stamped.🔍 Labels fade or get reused. Especially in older trucks or second-hand...
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