A driver started noticing their truck was taking longer than usual to build up air. Out on the road, it just couldn’t keep up. Then came the oil — blowing straight out of the air dryer filter. It wasn’t just a mess; it was a clear sign something was wrong.
They brought it to us, and right away we suspected a tired air compressor — and possibly an air dryer filter that hadn’t been touched in decades. When we pulled the filter apart, the problem was obvious. The media inside should have been free-flowing, but it was rusted solid around the sides from years of moisture. Judging by the condition, it had probably been re-kitted when the truck was new — twenty years ago.
We fitted a new air compressor, re-kitted the air dryer with fresh, clean filter media, and checked the system for leaks. Now the truck builds air quickly, holds pressure like it should, and the driver is back on the road with confidence. No more slow starts, no more oily mess — just a system that works like it’s meant to.
If your truck is slow to build air, don’t wait until it lets you down. We’ll find the cause and fix it right.
