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link to Starting Pay For Diesel Techs (And A Look At 5 Opportunities)

Starting Pay For Diesel Techs (And A Look At 5 Opportunities)

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...

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Are Air Brakes Better Than Hydraulics?

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

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link to Do Diesel Mechanics Get Paid Flat Rate?

Do Diesel Mechanics Get Paid Flat Rate?

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...

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Diesel White Smoke ALERT: The 3 Types of White Smoke To Watch For

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...

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link to The Causes of Diesel Blue Smoke And What To Do Next

The Causes of Diesel Blue Smoke And What To Do Next

So, you have some blue smoke billowing out of your exhaust. Well, you think it’s blue. Does it look like a blue haze? 😕 What is the cause? Maybe you are like me and have to look it up every...

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link to Top Causes of Black Smoke in Diesel Engines

Top Causes of Black Smoke in Diesel Engines

So, you have some black smoke billowing out of your exhaust. Otherwise known as “rolling coal”. Nothing more fun to a diesel guy than seeing a Prius with the windows down and blowing a bunch of...

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