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Coolant Doesn’t Lie — And We Always Listen

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 27, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

Not every customer tells us everything when they drop off their truck — and that’s okay. This Volvo came in for a routine service. No major issues reported. But when we walked past it in the yard… there it was. A growing puddle of coolant under the cab. Straightaway,...

Chasing Air Leaks: Why the Hardest Ones Only Show Up When You’re Parked

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 27, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

Air leaks are one of the most frustrating problems a truck owner can deal with.Especially the ones that don’t show themselves when you’re looking straight at them. You park up for the night with full air.You come back in the morning… and it’s all gone. So you do the...

What Actually Happens During a C Service?

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 26, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

What a C Service Really Means for Your Truck When you book in for a C Service, you might think it’s just a routine tick-and-flick. But at Webbie’s, a proper C Service is a full reset for your truck — not just a quick once-over. We replace all fluids:✔ Engine oil✔...

When the Temp Drops… But the Damage Is Already Done

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 19, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

You’re heading home from over east in your cab-over Scania.It’s a long run, but everything seems fine — until the temp gauge starts to creep.You do the right thing.You pull over.You let it cool.Get things under control. Then you keep driving. But here’s the catch:...

What does stop leak do to your engine and cooling system?

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 10, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

Check out this O-ring on a C15 liner.That sludge — the fine sand-looking material packed around it — isn’t dirt.It’s stop leak. Stop leak might look like a quick fix, but this is what actually happens when you use it. That material doesn’t just “plug” a hole — it...
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