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Don’t cook your truck! When it runs out of coolant stop!

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 9, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

You might think overheating is something you can limp through — just get to the next stop, just finish the run.Unfortunately, this C15 shows exactly why that’s a bad idea. After overheating, this engine cracked the head and dropped a liner. But the real damage didn’t...

Algae in the fuel tanks. What does it look like? What issues does it cause?

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 5, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

Those little grey, black, or green spots you can see in the drain tray behind me?That’s not dirt.That’s algae in your fuel. It’s more common than people think, and it usually starts quietly.Condensation builds up in the tank — hot fuel, temperature changes, blocked...

Does your intercooler pipe have oil in it? Not a great sign, here’s why.

by webbiesmechanical | Jan 2, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

You pop an intercooler pipe off and notice oil inside.You stop for a second and think… is that normal? Sometimes a light oil mist can be expected — but oil pooling in your intercooler pipes is a warning sign.More often than not, it means your turbo is bypassing oil....
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