When I first figured out I wanted to be a mechanic, I was fortunate to have a transportation company job. We had our own shop, and I was able to move down as a mechanic trainee. I am so grateful for...

There are many scenarios in the diesel world where the engine will need to idle for a while. Whether you are doing a monthly inspection on a generator or a trucker waiting for your load, there are a...

If you work on or own a diesel piece of equipment or vehicle you have likely heard a story about a time when a diesel engine Ran Away. It may have sounded something like this… There I was,...

We all know that guy in the shop. You know, the guy with $30,000 worth of tools and a tool chest with pneumatic wheels. A monster set. Not the guy to borrow a tool from. So do you really need all...

Your ratchet is your most used tool as a diesel tech. Really any mechanic. You develop over the years a certain relationship with your ratchet of choice. You will find that using someone else’s...

When it comes to testing for ASE certification it is important to know going in that some of these tests are no walk in the park. I know several guys who just walked into the testing facility and...