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Modern diesel engines have changed the way fuel is delivered. In the last decades, the PSI that is made by the fuel pump has increased dramatically. With this have come component failures and other...

Specialty tools are a very important part of your tool inventory. They can make your life so much easier. You don’t need every single specialty tool they make. For this reason, I took a survey of...

So, before you set your course and start working towards being an awesome diesel tech, you might be asking, “What does an entry-level diesel mechanic make?” Fair question. Nothing wrong with...

After a few hours looking for a slow air leak you can begin to wonder, are air brakes better? If you are new to Diesels or heavy truck or maybe you are moving over from car or equipment mechanics...

So, you are looking at jobs. You see a company that says it pays flat rate to its mechanics. Is that a deal? What is flat rate? Do all mechanics make flat rate? Let’s dive into that. I took a...

So, you have some white smoke billowing out of your exhaust. What is the cause? Maybe you are like me and have to look it up every time. No shame here. The answer is quite simple, but the solution...