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I'm trying to check if my transmission temperature sensor is working properly. The fluid level rises when the machine warms up, but the temperature gauge barely moves. Any tips on how to test the sensor?

I've had a good experience overall. The pricing was pretty clear, but I still recommend asking for a full breakdown before booking to avoid any surprises

I'm having trouble getting the parking brake to release on my haul truck. The air pressure gauge is in the green zone, but the release lever won't move. I've tried it in forward, reverse, and neutral, with the foot brake both on and off, but nothing changes. I'm new to haul trucks, and this is...

You are right; it can make a noticeable difference.

I'm troubleshooting a machine with a pulsating brake pedal. The hydraulic pumps are reportedly only 3 years old with low hours, and the rest of the hydraulic system works normally. I don't have a service manual or any experience with this model. Does anyone know the correct procedure for...

Most problems I've seen come from skipped maintenance or machines that don't get worked hard enough.

I'm replacing the pinion flange on my Cat D3B and was wondering if anyone has done the job without using the special Caterpillar tool. Is there a safe alternative method, or is the factory tool really necessary? Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

I took the hydraulic manifold off my Kobelco SK50UR and must have mixed up the hoses when putting it back together. Does anyone have a hydraulic hose diagram, manual, or photos showing where the hoses connect?

I'm having a transmission issue with my Volvo A35C articulated dump truck. In low range, it shifts through all the gears

I'm working on a John Deere 650J dozer and having trouble with the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). I can only see code F311 and can't scroll through any other fault.

I keep coming back to four-post lifts because they give you lots of room to work and handle heavy loads with ease.

Guilty 😅. I’ll hop on to check one excavator and somehow end up comparing loaders, skid steers, and trucks an hour later. Some of those listings are way too easy to keep browsing.

Buy-now options save serious time.

I'm troubleshooting a John Deere 544H wheel loader that suddenly stopped moving My John Deere 544H suddenly stopped moving while loading trucks, almost like it shifted into neutral. Fuses check out fine, and the gear selector is sending voltage in neutral, forward, and reverse. The TCU has...

Trying to figure out parts interchangeability between a 1998 Pipeliner and a 1978 Pipeliner. I have a rough '98 machine with a worn center pin and missing vertical travel parts, but I've collected a lot of replacement components from it. I recently looked at a cleaner 1978 Pipeliner and started...

Planning smoother grading passes helped a lot for me too. . less stop-and-go and less hard throttle really adds up on fuel by the end of the day.

I've seen contractors save a lot of money on rebuildable machines, especially when the damage is cosmetic or limited to one major component.

What's the proper way to free up or disengage the tracks on a T590 when there's no power?

Boom & Bucket listings are dangerous when you're "just browsing." There's always that one machine that suddenly has you calculating financing in your head. 😁

I recently replaced the CPU controller on my Kobelco SK135SRLC-1E (2006 model), and now I'm stuck trying to complete the A-adjustment procedure. The controller replacement went okay, and I was able to do the minor adjustment process, but when it comes to the stepping motor and fuel pump...