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...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 9, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
If you’ve ever felt a vibration or shudder while braking—especially on long downhill sections where you’re on the brakes for extended periods—you’ll know how uncomfortable it can be. Sometimes it’s felt through the steering wheel, other times it’s a pulse through the...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 8, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Most drivers can feel when a clutch is starting to fail. The pedal changes, the engagement point moves, and the truck may start to feel rough when taking off. Recently we had a truck come into the workshop with exactly those symptoms — but the issue turned out to be...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 7, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Oil leaks in driveline components are something truck owners should never ignore. What might start as a small drip can eventually lead to low oil levels, overheating components, and serious drivetrain damage. Recently we had an Iveco Powerstar in the workshop with...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 6, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
He wasn’t even meant to be in Perth. Just passing through.Loaded. On a schedule. Everything going to plan. Until the dash lit up. Low oil pressure warning.Then a knock.Then derate. He managed to nurse it into a truck stop, but deep down he already knew — this wasn’t a...
