Category: Common Questions

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...

When you look at a diesel engine in a big truck or train, it is easy to think that it would be tough to work on. Just the sheer size of the parts can scare some from even trying to get into the...

With the unpredictability of the fuel market and the rising cost of diesel fuel, people have been experimenting with alternative fuels in diesel engines for many years now. Your diesel is...

Your diesel engine is a workhorse. It will go on for a long time given the right maintenance has been done. I have seen motors with 2 million miles! So, knowing they can last a long time, what are...

I owe a lot of my hearing loss to loud music, but I will also attribute some to the insanely loud engines I have worked around for years. Today we’re going to be talking about a subject that is...