Dust Ruins the Panzers!

The driving distance had a very negative effect on the tanks, and led to a large number of them having to be handed into the workshops for damage to engines and drive assembly.
Air filters were useless.
General flaws of springs and shock absorbers were not just caused by using inappropriate high speeds during operations across poor terrain.
Brake pads were faulty, and this led to greasing problems with the secondary brakes.