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Your hydrovac runs on diesel, and diesel problems shut everything down. Here's what every operator needs to know about keeping that engine running.
Read More →Breakdowns don't happen randomly — they happen because something got neglected. Here's everything I've learned about hydrovac maintenance in 25 years of keeping these trucks on the job.
Read More →After 25 years fixing hydrovac trucks, I've seen every failure mode there is. Here's my complete guide to diagnosing and fixing the most common problems before they strand you on a job site.
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That DEF warning won't go away and now your truck barely moves? Here's what's actually wrong with your diesel exhaust fluid system and how to fix it.
Read More →Your diesel engine gives warning signs before it fails. Here's how to recognize them before a small problem becomes a job-site emergency.
Read More →That DPF light that won't go away? Your hydrovac's duty cycle is probably fighting the regen process. Here's what's actually happening and what you can do about it.
Read More →Your blower oil change is the cheapest insurance you can buy. Here's exactly when to change it, what oil to use, and how to do it right.
Read More →I've rebuilt equipment that was only two years old because of how it was operated. Here are the mistakes I see most often — and they're all preventable.
Read More →"Every 250 hours" doesn't mean much if you're running 60 hours a week. Here's a real-world guide to hydrovac service intervals that actually makes sense for working trucks.
Read More →Ten minutes every morning can save you hours stuck on a job site. Here's the pre-trip checklist I give every operator I work with — the stuff that actually matters.
Read More →Boom stuck pointing the wrong direction while the clock's ticking? I've fixed hundreds of boom rotation problems. Here's what's actually wrong and what you can do about it.
Read More →Water pressure dropping to nothing right when you need it? Before you assume your pump is toast, here's how to actually diagnose the problem — it might be a $20 fix.
Read More →PTO light's on but nothing's happening? Or it won't even engage at all? Here's how to figure out what's actually wrong before you assume the worst.
Read More →Hydraulic fluid temp climbing into the red? That's not just a warning light problem — you're cooking your system from the inside. Here's what's happening and how to fix it.
Read More →Tank full of mud and the dump won't work? That's a bad day. Here's how to figure out if it's hydraulic, mechanical, or something you can fix with a wrench.
Read More →Your vacuum gauge sitting at zero? Been there. Here's what's actually wrong with your PD blower and what you can do about it before calling for help.
Read More →Prepare your hydrovac truck for winter with this complete checklist. Prevent frozen systems, protect components, and avoid costly cold-weather breakdowns.
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