by webbiesmechanical | Apr 29, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Most truck owners associate thermostat failures with overheating. But sometimes the problem is the opposite. Recently we had a truck come in where the engine wasn’t reaching proper operating temperature. On inspection, we found one thermostat stuck open. While the...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 25, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Sometimes the issues that affect your truck the most aren’t big, dramatic failures. They start small. A bit of movement through the rear end.A slight looseness over bumps.Nothing major — just something that doesn’t feel quite right. That’s exactly what we see when...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 23, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
It usually starts innocently enough. Someone tops up the cooling system with water. Maybe it is just to get by for now. Maybe the truck had a small leak and they plan to sort it later. Maybe they figure water is water and as long as the engine is staying cool, it is...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 20, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
You’re driving along.Everything feels normal. Then the heat builds. At first, it’s subtle.Then comes the smell. Not right. Not normal.You back off. But it doesn’t matter. The heat keeps climbing…Then you see it. Smoke. Now you know — this isn’t something you nurse...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 10, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Not every truck problem announces itself clearly. Sometimes the symptoms are obvious — a loud noise, smoke, or a warning light on the dash. But often the problem is more subtle. Maybe your truck is running hotter than usual, but not overheating completely.Maybe your...
