by webbiesmechanical | Aug 19, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
The air dryer plays a crucial role in your truck’s air brake system. Its main job?👉 Remove moisture, oil, and contaminants from the compressed air before it enters your brake system. Why it matters:✅ Prevents rust and corrosion in air lines and valves✅ Stops freezing...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 13, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
It was supposed to be just another run up the highway — nothing out of the ordinary. The driver was cruising along in his prime mover when he noticed something strange out the mirrors. Smoke.A lot of it.Thick, grey, and pouring out of the stacks like a chimney on...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 12, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
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...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 10, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
Welcome to Another “Get to Know Our Mechanics” Video! 🎥🔧 This time, we’re putting our senses to the test — watch as the team tries to guess the fluid in the cups. Some are easy… others, not so much. We’ll let you in on a little secret: None of us got all 5 right. 😅...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 9, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
If your truck’s struggling to hold air pressure, it could point to a major air leak — or a tired air compressor on its last legs. But not always. One of our recent customers came in with exactly that issue… and after a thorough check, we found the culprit: leaking...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 6, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
It started like many breakdown calls do — a driver stuck on the side of the highway, steam rising from his Kenworth, frustrated and confused. The engine had shut down again from overheating, despite the coolant being topped right up. No obvious leaks. No pressure...
