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When Running Too Cool Becomes a Problem

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...

Worn Suspension Bushes: The Small Problem That Changes How Your Truck Feels

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...

Why Water Alone Can Cost You an Engine

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...

When Heat Turns Into Fire — And There’s No Quick Fix

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...

The Hunt for the Fault: Why Diagnostics Matter

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...
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