Been a diesel mechanic for 2 years now, best decision I’ve ever made in life! 🛠
@Spartan33333
Жыл бұрын
hello may i ask why?
@Samson-cb1kx
Жыл бұрын
@@Spartan33333 Everything he mentions in the video is the reason why. 👍🏽
@828351nissan
3 жыл бұрын
I worked for Nissan and Infiniti flat rate for 8 years. Got tired of the flat rate with no steady pay. Now i work as a diesel tech! Never going back to the Automotive world.
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
Way to go man! That’s awesome
@sneakdza
Жыл бұрын
This is honestly what I’m debating on doing , feel like for one the flat rate shit makin me lose my passion I once had , & I also now got 2 lil ones I need to provide for
@noahknowhow318
Жыл бұрын
Worked as an auto mechanic for about 5 years in my late teens, switched over to a diesel fleet shop and have been getting used to it alot faster and make the most I ever had. Have been on the fence about going back but this video has brought up alot of good points. I'm going to stay in the diesel field!
@mikethemechanic7395
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I originally wanted to be a Auto mechanic. I met a Diesel mechanic who told me to stay away from flat rate and go Fleet Diesel. Been doing it 21 years. I love the work. But the main thing I am upset about Is Shop foreman is almost non existent anymore. It takes about 15 years or less to become a Shop foreman. My last shop gave me a 30 day window for promotion. It never happened. Most shops have rolling Leads. It’s a bullshit title where you are not a Shop foreman but a Lead who does the same amount of work as a Foreman for less pay and no perks.I gave up the dream of getting promoted. That was my plan since day one. At 46. I did not think I would be on the floor all day long. The goal is to be in charge so your 40-60s you are not killing yourself. Also. Most shops everyone does the same amount of work regardless of skill level. When I first started guys my age did not have to do dirty work.
@learndiesels
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. We need more young bucks. As the pay raises do to lack of people they will show up. We had a great set up in municipality. Lead and supervisor. I know each company is different. Lots of times government and big corps like CAT or Cummins have better systems. You don’t need to be lifting brake drums anymore! 😂 my back hurts just thinking about it
@peteengard9966
3 жыл бұрын
Forty five years as a truck and mining equipment mechanic. It used to be enjoyable at most times. The last ten years or so things have changed to the worst. It used to be an hour job to R&R a starter. The last one took almost a day. And it was half the size of the old MT42 starters. It was stuffed between the frame flanges, I ended up removing the rear spring hanger. Tell me how easy it is to R&R a wiper motor in a late model Western Star. Much better when they were on the outside of the firewall. I'm glad I'm at the end of my career. I feel bad for the next gen who will have to muddle through with less and less training. I was lucky to go though the times when manufacturers would offer training outside the dealerships. Gone are those days.
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy isn’t it. It’s like they put it together with out a thought for the next guy. The starter will go out. Why not put it in a better spot?
@zeeshan_engineering_services
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm proud to be a heavy duty diesel mechanic. To rebuild Caterpillar heavy engines is my passion at own shop 😉🇵🇰😎🇱🇷
@matteblack7845
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you say. Then again I’ve only been wrenching professionally for a year. But I’ve been working on diesels.
@learndiesels
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome man. Glad you enjoyed it. I have enjoyed the diesel field so much I figured I would try and give back. How is it going? If you don't mind me asking what kind of content would be helpful to you?
@jessejaviangel
3 жыл бұрын
Been a mechanic apprentice about a year now and I like it a lot. Some people have been telling me to get into diesel for the pay. But that everything is bigger and harder on your back. I recently got a job offer as a diesel tech apprentice. Seriously thinking it over. Guess I'll tell you in a year or so how it went.
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think it’s harder on your back. You just have to be smart. Use tools meant to help. I wrote an article about ways diesels are actually easier to work on. learndiesels.com/are-diesels-hard-to-work-on/ good luck bro!
@nicholasjohnson9694
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly bending over a car engine all day long hurts my back more than a few drums and driveshafts.
@gravsson4472
3 жыл бұрын
Well, I started off as a tire tech, worked my way up to aprenticing as an auto tech. And now I've decided to switch over to diesel tech, and I'm not sure what to expect really. But im hoping some of my tools and knowledge will translate over to diesel lol.
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah nuts and blots as they say. It’s better over here. Glad to have you!
@gravsson4472
3 жыл бұрын
@@learndiesels thanks man, over here in Canada we have a program that let's you apprentice when you're in HS so next semester im gonna graduate 1 semester early. Exited for a meaningful and rewarding career.
@nicholasjohnson9694
2 жыл бұрын
better start learning your fractions, don't be the jackass hammering 14mm sockets onto 9/16 bolts. but for real imo being a diesel tech is easier on every front. the only downside to diesel is that everything weighs 100lbs and needs a 3/4 impact to disassemble. oh and grease, grease and oil literally everywhere!
@HiFiMetal64
3 жыл бұрын
learned to turn wrench when I was a teenager with my Pépère on old stuff from the 30-60s. Only turned wrench as a "professional" in heavy diesel shops and absolutely love it. Also thats Volvo d13 in the background, rebuilt a few of those
@nicholasjohnson9694
2 жыл бұрын
nah man its a mack mp8 in discuise. dont let it fool you
@abdd56
3 жыл бұрын
Being an auto mechanic you will always make more money in a bigger city but then your always stuck commuting to the city or forced to live in one. Diesel seems to have more opportunity all around and you dont have to be close to a city.
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@James-uv1jw
Жыл бұрын
Which one is better from am entrepreneur point of view
@gearheadaddict7183
4 жыл бұрын
Im a diesel mechanic by trade.. we wrench 🔧 on everything. Mostly marine. Made 120k last year. With lots of OT ofcourse. I hate modern day cars lol 😂
@learndiesels
4 жыл бұрын
Me too! Way to go bro! That’s some cheddar. I take everything apart always have might as well be paid more for it. Thank you for your service.
@gearheadaddict7183
4 жыл бұрын
learn diesels same to you brotha
@eliezerramosjr1017
3 жыл бұрын
Yes agree but automotive is more tedious and there’s way more diagnosing and troubleshooting in the electrical aspects and my experience makes more of a challenge when something so compact and you are able to do and with time becomes easier. But I think to be a auto tech/ mechanic makes it more easier to do anything else but they both are dirty and not easy. God bless and we will always wrench on.
@gearheadaddict7183
3 жыл бұрын
@@eliezerramosjr1017 I agree which is why I prefer diesel lol 😂 .. happy holidays bro
@glockhead4597
3 жыл бұрын
I cut my teeth at a Toyota dealer for 6 years busted my hump, sick of flat rate ripoffs and moved into fleet bus repair then city transit busses . Better steady $ benefits etc. , later fleet trucks at UPS $$ now airline jet tractors , cargo tugs and lots of other diesel machines. Way better $$$ , benefits and future than dealer world.
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
Way to go bro!
@aok6113
3 жыл бұрын
GSE all the way
@Abdur1025
3 жыл бұрын
I know how that feels I been a tech for 3 years but I'm stuck as a txm at a toyota dealer until my boss sends me off to get certified but hate it, little money and a lot of work
@glockhead4597
3 жыл бұрын
@@Abdur1025 What's a txm ? 3 years is plenty of experience time to look elsewhere. Try applying at companies that maintain their own vehicles like airlines, city transit vehicles from busses , trucks and cars. They pay top $ per hour and have good benefits. A bus or truck is the same as a car except bigger and less complicated. Make the move you won't regret it. If you do regret it you can always go back to the dealer because people always quit them.
@Abdur1025
3 жыл бұрын
@@glockhead4597 txm is toyota express maintenance only reason I'm stuck is I don't have ASE's and it's hard to find any other shops in my area that's least my 50mins away
@jonthelamb4549
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve taught myself all I need to know to be an auto tech but now I’m thinking of working at Jon Deere becuase there is just lots more room to work on those
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@jayho2452
3 жыл бұрын
Best work..!Love from Indian technician..😊👌👍
@feildcar4578
5 ай бұрын
Ive made the change myself recently, got tired of the inconsistencies in pay, getting shorted and treated like dirt overall. I'll never go back to automotive the industry is completely out of control.
@Norfolk440
Жыл бұрын
I agree with most of what you say but the part where “Things are easier to work on… “ They are when they’re clean, in a shop, not loaded, not on the side of a busy freeway at night when you have to go recover it etc. Auto guys hardly work on anything dirty or in the field. They have most vehicles brought to them and the hardest thing they have to work with is the clock.
@SuperAdam249
3 жыл бұрын
My shop dose book time but it’s only for monthly bonus. If someone making 80% for their time billed they get a bonus
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty cool idea
@Raptor16__
3 жыл бұрын
One time I was pulling off a busted coolant hose and when I finally got it off (after some struggling) it sprayed coolant everywhere
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
It’s happened to me. Nothing like hot coolant running down the arm of your shirt
@excessivemedia9295
4 жыл бұрын
"We are better than you"!! Lmao
@businessandpoliticsinswede3138
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
It's just true
@emmanuelcudjoe950
2 жыл бұрын
I am a heavy duty mechanic with both hydraulics. I need a company to work with. Kindly help me thank u
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Good, great, fabulous work👍👍
@bipinkoshy
4 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right .I am also 15 years at Dubai in this field especially Volvo I am using premium tech tool
@karigo6927
4 жыл бұрын
What does it take to work in dubai as a tech
@brycemumford5219
2 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to get through school for a diesel mechanic?
@learndiesels
2 жыл бұрын
Most schools are around 18 months. I wrote an article about school for diesel techs here 👉learndiesels.com/do-you-need-school-to-be-a-diesel-mechanic/
@businessandpoliticsinswede3138
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 41 and indending to reeducate myself to mechanic for general heavy machinery such as tractors, trucks, forklifters and anything that moves and is heavy.
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
It's a great route man. Always a job out there
@robertneu3637
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent points man! Im really considering entering the trade ive been wrenching for a while as a hobby and also for the military. Any advice on where to get started. I would appreciate any advice you have.
@learndiesels
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man! Thank you for your service. Your a shoe-in as long as you don’t focus on the military way. No one is as organized or particular. The military is awesome but the outside world requires flexibility. Just make sure you can adapt to the standards of the shop you end up at. Stay away from “we did it this way” statements. Be willing to learn a new way and you will be golden. Look at state, county or city municipals pays a little less to start off but the benefits and long term retirement are better. Plus way less stress the private business. Great place to learn and get certified they usually pay for it. Good luck man!!
@evanm9026
4 жыл бұрын
I’m new to the field. I drive as far as I needed to get a job even entry level. And then changed to a place I wanted too and that cane w more pay as well. Mob floors show up early bring snacks. Help out always. Buy a few tools share what you got. And ppl will help you.
@unknown-pf4xb
10 ай бұрын
Guys what is the best between motor mechanics and diesel plant fitting
@ravichandel8690
4 жыл бұрын
technician vs mechanic
@jacobmiller6189
3 жыл бұрын
Yes we are heavy equipment mechanics they are automotive technicians. That says it all...we do way more metalworking and get way dirtier
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@andrewndumba2423
Жыл бұрын
Woow.. sounds great and quite interesting.., so i am really enterest and wanna learn about disel mechanic by you guys it's that posible?
@e3skeen427
4 жыл бұрын
Only been in the trade for a couple years, my first trainer was a diag specialist, this guy was super smart. That shop closed so I moved to another one where no one can diagnose. My biggest weakness is diagnostics especially electrical, any tips on that?
@learndiesels
4 жыл бұрын
That stinks man. I hate losing a good mentor. Electrical can be tough without one. Especially if your equipment is unique. I would say depending on what your wrenching on always use the book and take advantage of things like EDS and the free version of quickserve if it’s Cummins. As far as general electrical always assume the simplest solution and work from there it’s hardly ever the ecm Also consider joining a forum. I use r/dieseltech in reddit. I answer questions all the time and lots of guys do on there. Good luck bro
@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago
3 жыл бұрын
Take an electrical class at a community college. You must understand the basics and how to read electrical diagrams. When you're troubleshooting, print out the diagram and have different colored markers or highlighters to trace out what you're troubleshooting. Once you get it all traced out, choose a checkpoint in the middle of the diagram and do your 1st check there with your multimeter. If it checks out, then you just eliminated half of the wires and components, and you can move on from there to find the problem. - Former USN Aviation Electrician
@85jmccoy
3 жыл бұрын
So what's your opinion on 6.7 powersroke and Duramax??
@learndiesels
2 жыл бұрын
Great question! You own one?
@ravichandel8690
3 жыл бұрын
is there demand for tractor diesel mech more or automobile mechanic and salary comparison
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
The demand is high in both really. There are high number of shortages. But diesel and heavy equipment is the easier winner
@user-kn3li3pe9b
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@Mynameacebro
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a bunch
@jaram5666
Ай бұрын
Big Facts.
@ravichandel8690
4 жыл бұрын
diesel mechanic with engine reconditioning like honing boring head work will that be good
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@roush1320
2 жыл бұрын
more opportunities through diesel
@johnknope1664
9 ай бұрын
Im no mechanic but i work on old macs and its way easier than my subaru.
@ryans413
3 жыл бұрын
You do know it’s the same thing it’s both mechanics it’s not like diesel is this special thing even cars and trucks run on diesel. Tittle should have been Big Machinery Mechanic vs Automotive Mechanic
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
I guess Heavy equipment mechanic could be more accurate. I think you just repeat my main point though. Of course it is both “mechanics”. That’s kinda the point. If I can make 5 bucks more an hour as a “mechanic” it would be dumb not to. Js, diesel is better. Not all cars are diesel but almost all heavy equipment is. 😂
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
Spicy 🌶 comment section 😂
@syafasmo4565
3 жыл бұрын
You forgot ships...
@learndiesels
3 жыл бұрын
So true! Lots of applications.
@mattlenz8554
3 жыл бұрын
Lol good video considering diesel been the automotive trade for a while
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@evanm9026
Жыл бұрын
Heavy duty is the big league.
@shukatali1281
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I mecahnec diesel engines
@IndianTruckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@ravichandel8690
3 жыл бұрын
tractor diesel mechanic vs auto mechanic
@ravichandel8690
4 жыл бұрын
tractor mechanic make money
@johnvillanueva1240
3 ай бұрын
diesel mechanic pays better and way easier to work on than cars
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