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and a permanent ban from the Atlanta Zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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I first started working on diesels when I was 18<\/strong>. I got super lucky and landed a mechanic trainee job at Southeastern Freight Lines. I worked there for 6 years and ended up at the City of Clearwater working on Fire apparatus and heavy equipment since 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am ASE master certified<\/strong> in trucks and have a brake certification in automotive. In addition, I am an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level 2 and certified EVT shop manager. I also have other certifications in Engine repair, bearings, CNG, and water pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for my faults, my wife tells me I have two main problems; 1. I don\u2019t listen when she talks, 2. \u2026 Something else..????<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have been so blessed to have the experience and exposure through my career. God has opened many doors and gave me the ability to help others<\/strong> on their journey. I want to share the lessons I have learned being a diesel mechanic, learning from older\/better mechanics than me<\/strong>, and managing a small shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, with that goal in mind, I\u2019ve set up this website to support my tool ???? addiction while writing about something I am passionate about. My aim is to pass on some tips and advice<\/strong> that I have picked up over the years of wrenching and offer it to you in the form of a helpful, informative, and entertaining diesel website. I also like to be able to provide mechanics of all levels from around the world a place to interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also offer advertising space to diesel related companies so please show your support by checking these guys out<\/strong>. They can be recognized as banner ads and (occasionally) links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of the links, products, and companies I recommend on this site are trustworthy and reliable, otherwise, I wouldn\u2019t put them up. If for some reason you do have problems with any of them please email me<\/strong> so I can contact the company and if needed, remove the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I really do hope you enjoy what I\u2019ve put together here. If you have any questions, suggestions, complaints, or compliments \u2013 fire \u2019em up! I would love to know how I can improve this site. And if you really have enjoyed browsing through it, please tell me \u2013 either job me a line on the\u00a0contact page<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0John@learndiesels.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep wrenching,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Johnathan Coker<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" My grandfather had the heart of a lion and a permanent ban from the Atlanta Zoo. 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the fam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n