Almost sounds like imma go that route minus international Highschool, in Autobody but if i dont go to Aviation, probably going to try becoming a diesel mechanic The idea of working in a clean dealership on cars, or a smaller place does not sound satisfying Working in the fields or just on these huge trucks and machines seem way more fun

@Bruce Lee depends on people and there life Really don’t want to travel far for a aviation job or be in debt Salary for a diesel mechanic where I’m at prob ain’t bad so I’ll be good there Currently I make KZfaq videos so being in aviation prob ain’t the way, and I invest in stocks which might off set the money that would have been made in aviation Aviation’s over for me

+William Garrett Thank you very much, great advice.

Same here brother, just got hired by CAT as apprentice

Amen. Heavy Equipment is not something to be messing around with. Was working on a 336 and happened to look outside at my coworkers putting a counterweight back on a 352 and they got it back on and raised back up to put the top bolts back in, and the counterweight dropped, almost smooshing one of the guys. Definitely looking death in the eyes when around this stuff

@@bignix23 What is a counterweight on 352??

You are welcome, thanks for going to Diesel school and getting into the trade.

+Adept Ape Do you work on construction equipment too?

+Dylan Zuk I used to work on gensets, but I have never worked on earthmoving equipment. Most of the guys I work with have done a little bit of earthmoving work.

Thank you, I'm glad other people hate Torx as much as me.

You are welcome, I was getting a bunch of comments on this subject so I figured it would make sense to make a video.

+Jacob Lehner Thank you.

+SuperMegaCliff That's a tough call to make. Do they work on Powerstroke engines at your dealership, maybe start working on them and see if you like it.

basically the only difference is that diesel has glow plug not spark plugs and a few other things and you will be fine

Michael brown what about scr systems, after treatment, 30,000 psi injection systems,

@@michaelbrown3723 lmao a shit ton is different on the big diesels. glow plugs are not like spark plugs.

@@michaelbrown3723 noooo, not at all. Glow plugs are not remotely similar to spark plugs, to me that just sounds like an answer you would hear from someone who knows gas engines but not diesel.

I'm glad you like them, I like hearing from the people that watch them.

Glad to hear your making good money up there in Canada, it's a good skill everywhere. Thanks for commenting.

How did it go?

+wistech Most of that extra junk was added in 07 and then more on 10 and 13. Yes they are getting more complicated definitely, I think automotive is still more complicated. I'm a little biased though 😉

I'd rather not do either, but one of those is less likely to cause suicide and that would be the Powerstroke job.

brian6265 me too

im a car mechanic in a free garage for all brands here in germany. If there is a Renault Scenic or something to do the timing belt, i sometimes think about suicide :D :D renaults are the unfriendlyst cars to get the hand on, its pure horror :D

Overrated industry and under pay. 31 years in

@@angelozararis7404Why do you say that? Is this something your wouldn't recommend?

My experience is kind of backwards because I had a friend get me a low level job in the industry, then I started taking the Diesel courses after. I'll put a Diesel career path idea in my queue of future video ideas though. Thanks for commenting.

+Anthony Hinton I'm sorry to hear about your Father passing away at a seemingly young age, but it sounds like you got his good genes for repairing things. You sound like you're going to be a good mechanic and I hope you enjoy the field. Thank you for the very kind words.

Anthony Hinton How’d uti go? I was thinking about that school (10th grader right now) so in 2 years, but the school gets crap ton of backlash More negative then positive responses all across the Internet, and the debt Most likely for me I’m going to a community college (for automotive now, but in the next 2 years I might change to a diesel field)

@@Mistyfgdf community college might be better to go to, just find a one that teaches you the same thing and it’ll save you tons of money

Lol I just use my feet, 5' 10" 150. I hear you on hoods. Access is awesome as a smaller guy, we've got a guy who is 240 and he can only dream of acessing anything on top of the trans

I am 5'10". 145 lbs. I always get hired because us skinny guys fit under the tracks. Yes HEAVY A year ago I had double hernia surgery and then retired early at 62 years old because I am just worn out after 40 years.

Don't get discouraged, my first year in the field was doing menial work too. Everybody starts off knowing 0%, the most experienced guy in your shop didn't know how to change a fuel filter until someone showed him. You are starting young too, which is good, the younger you start the quicker you pick things up. That doesn't mean the job is for everybody though, but if you like doing it and it interests you then stick with it. If you want to know how to do something watch a video on how to do it, read about it, or ask someone. Take some community college classes as well if you can they are cheap and you'll be with others who are new to the field.

+Adept Ape Thank you!

Great advises thanks guys 👍

If you are interested in Cat, look up the Think Big program, I think that is the way to go for Cat. I would recommend getting a low level position at any Diesel shop and taking local community college courses. There is the Wyotech and UTI route, but you are talking $30,000+ for that.

+offroad5042 I get a lot of comments from younger guys getting into the industry, so that's why I made the video. Thanks for commenting.

+john67elco While the stuff is heavier, it is still fairly simple, excluding the 2010 and newer engines they are getting pretty complicated. You just need bigger tools 😁

I hear you man heavy diesel mechanics is very hard work everything is very heavy my hands and arms weren't keeping up when I was doing trash trucks. My arms and hands hurt bad every night it wasn't worth the money to me. I"ve been doing this for 20 years and longevity is certainly a factory when considering this field.

That works, but that is scary when the hood gets to the tipping point and goes swinging open. That may or may not have happened in past, but I deny plausibility.

haha just have to be quick

I was the same way, cars interested me more when I was younger and automotive will always be a bigger field just because there are more cars. Doesn't mean everyone has to work on them though.

It's possible that you may have got incorrect bearing sizes or maybe a bearing spun on you, could have cut an oil pump oring, Change your oil filter though and see if that helps. Could be a lot of things.

+Adept Ape bought oem bearings from dealer, running cat oil filters and engine runs great no hp lost and job was done in Feb with over a 1 mil miles. I just have that thought in mind if its normal but I will have the gaskets checked.

+johum187 Those pressures aren't actually bad, if your getting 60 psi at high idle then your probably fine. Maybe change the oil filter and take a sample to make sure you didn't spin one.

+Adept Ape will do that thanks for the help.

I'm in the same position and am wondering the same thing....

Thanks for the comment. I'm surprised that people want more "Diesel Career" videos, but I'll maybe do one on alternate careers in the Diesel field. Being a welder is a very good skill to have, most Cat dealers have a welding department. They are welders that do some Mechanic work, you might want to look into that.

John Morris work smarter not harder

John Morris I have been an automotive technician for 14 years and I do feel pain for using impact tools for so long.

Start bench 405lbs on bench things become lighter.

learn the Smart Work then Diesels need software work too

Yea, that's elite shit. A friend of mine who's been lifting for 8 years does 415 natural. And he weighs 255 6ft frame. I don't think bench is that important,after all it's the back that does the lifting. A two time a week powerlifting program would get you fit the right way.. After a couple of months you hit a deadlift of the number you mentioned would be enough to enable you lifting at work with less strain and keep the back healthy

They're basically the same. Starter motor electrical systems are identical. Ignition power is almost the same but simpler on diesel; gas motor gets power to the ignition and fuel systems, diesel get power to the fuel system.

DonziGT230 oh I had a new kid in my shop change a starter on a 2014 international with a Cummins in it. He couldn't understand why it wouldn't start after and I looked for two seconds and noticed he broke off the over heat sensor on the starter. I jumped the wire and it immediately fired. I think he was an automotive kid is why he couldn't figure it out.

+James Taylor I have only worked in non unions so I can't comment on the difference between the 2 from a first hand perspective. I do have a friend that went to a union shop as a mechanic on the Docks and he makes like $45 an hour fixing trailer lights and basic stuff, so union can definitely pay more depending where it is.

+GregB gregb I was hired while I was still in school and then learned on the job.

Trucks are like whores, the older ones treat you better.

I agree that the abundance of "low skilled" mechanics are probably bringing the average down, plus there is more competition in the market. That is pretty bad pay though if you had 30,000 in tools. Looks like a decent cigar you have.

Adept Ape currently smoking a cuban partagas P2 watching youtube:) True that is low pay but I know what the 4 other techs make at the shop I work at,I am the shop foreman, and me and 2 other techs make well above that number, the other 2 are still very green and have no where near 30k in tools nor do they need them

+Michael Berg I'm jealous of your communist state tobacco. Do you like being the foreman or do you regret going into supervising? Thanks for the comment.

+Adept Ape I enjoy it, get to help the other techs on hard problems, I still work as a tech just have to manage work flow,due times etc. Much more work than just being a tech,but I like getting the shop working better,billing more hours selling more legitimate work and keeping everyone happy and working as a team!

+Michael Berg Thanks for the input. I like to hear from people who have made the jump.

Emmanuel Umana Nop

From where I've worked in the past few years. Yes there are heath problems but other wise shops are ventilated pretty well.

Tom Wolf nyadi I heard it's good

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology at Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It has a world class program and graduates can get a job waiting for them almost anywhere in the world before they actually graduate. www.osuit.edu/ go.osuit.edu/academics/diesel_heavy/

Look into your local community college. You won't go into debt up to your eyeballs. Plus the teachers usually have connections to hook you up with a job.

I agree with yeshua.. the bigger schools are gonna put you in debt.. then after you get your certs and you get an entry level job as a diesel tech doing PMs and shit you're gonna get peer pressured on the rape van.. aka snap-on truck or Matco or whoever.. and you'll be further in debt.. snap on toolchest are $3,000 and up give or take.. be smart and pay cash for a decent sized box at Home Depot or harbor freight.. tools also.. don't pay 250-300 for wrenches you might have to beat the shit out of and or lose.. anyway find you an entry level Diesel tech position agricultural or truck.. truck pays more btw. Now here's the important part 1of2.. once you get the swing of things and have started doing more than PMs, like minor repairs, electrical, brakes, wheelseals and shit.. find you another job.. IMPORTANT PART 2.. when you find the next job.. when whoever is hiring you ask how much you were getting paid tell them 1.50-2.00 more than what you actually were.. bc that's where they're starting you. Give yourself the pay raise then repeat.. you're going to want 1.5-2 years at each job before you switch. Might seem weird but you'll climb the pay scale a hell of a lot faster that way.. and if you stay at one place they are gonna keep you a low rate and raises will stop bc you'll know what to do and you'll be faster and it helps them to keep you at a low pay rate. Cheap good labor to them.. just remember you don't have to have name brand tools.. that's shits overrated. And at every work place find the oldest fucker in the shop.. don't annoy the shit out him but talk to him and you'll learn a lot just from that guy. With that said.. you'll learn more in the actual shop than you ever will in a school. I've been a diesel mechanic for 7 years and not one person has ask me who invent the Diesel engine and what year it was.. just saying.

I went to school for automotive first. If automotive is what you really like, then do that. I'm not claiming everyone should go for Diesel, just letting people know it's out there.

+Adept Ape but the pay for automotive is very little compared to diesel and if I did both then I'll still be able to do my passion which is auto and learn a new trade like diesel

+daesha wagner Diesel does pay more on average, but there are plenty of automotive guys that make good money. Learning both trades makes the job market twice as big for you though, so if you can definitely learn both.

+GregB gregb I started as a mechanic around 16 an hour.

How hard was the ASE, and you’re doing Auto tech or Diesel?

@@cesartorresguzman919 nothing to it! Most is common knowledge! I've done mainly automotive in the ase. You get automotive down and the diesel comes pretty much second nature. Good luck. And dedication to your industry is key. Be the best for your self interest.

@@chicagojoe2737 been looking into auto but diesel pays better I’m stuck between both!

@@cesartorresguzman919 try to be the best at whatever you do and be proud and work hard and it will work out well for you! Good luck!

So the older on highway trucks are easier to work on most of the time, but since we are an engine shop we have to work on everything. We don't get to learn where everything is unlike someone who works at a Peterbilt or Western Star gets to know their manufacturer better. RVs sound a lot like your trash trucks, several different manufacturers putting one thing together usually is a bad combo. RVs and trash trucks, how fun.

oh it's terrible, and what's worse is that not only do we have 2 different body manufacturers we've got 2 different truck makes in our shop. Our back road trash trucks are internationals and the in-town trucks are mack. neither of which work well and Mack is really bad for designs, i blame volvo for that lol.

+shortfuse1993 Luckily we don't see too many Mack's out here, we do have to work on International junk sometimes though, if Mack's are worse than them I feel sorry for you.

put it to ya this way, the main coolant pipe runs down the passenger side of the motor, and hooks onto another pipe which hooks into coolant hoses for the bunk heater which on ours are used for the air compressor cooling. and can only be reached by taking the floor, doghouse and the bottom half of the dashboard out. its like the sweeds and germans are in cahoots for engineering aha.

ahaha more like borderline homicidal my friend. the irony of feeding an engineer from Mack to a Mack is not lost on me.

+Teno Christofano First off, you are a mechanic and if you are mechanically minded then you should pick up the difference pretty quickly. Biggest thing with the engine differences is, the injectors do the work of the ignition system and the fuel system, so it's easier to troubleshoot. Now an apprentice can expect to start in the teens for wages, but my guess would be a combination would hire you as a more of a low level Mechanic so my guess would be around $20 an hour. The Cat dealer I work at is a nice place to work, but every dealer is a different company so the culture is different at each one. The ones I've visited for training seem to be nice though. I know one guy that transitioned from strictly automotive to Diesel and he did fine, he was in his mid 30s.

Thanks, Adept. That was the info I was looking for. I am definitely mechanically inclined. My automotive skills developed rather fast, and I have no doubt that I can do the same with diesel. I sent a contact request to get some info from one of the local dealers here in Pittsburgh. Hopefully we can get the ball rolling and I can get my foot in the door. Automotive is slowly draining the life out of me, so I'm very intrigued by all of this. Thanks again for the reply.

its nuccery diesel mechanic should be learn truck driving?😊

@@dangerboy1111 For testing drivability issues, yes. A Truck and Transport Mechanic doesn't need to be an expert semi driver but they will drive from to time for test drives before and after repairs.

That is really a good skill set you have to start with, you should have lots of opportunities.

Hmmmmm, that depends on a lot of variables. What part of the country are you working in, are you in mining or earthmoving, is the shop union or not, and then some companies just pay more or less. With all those variables I would say expect to start at 16-20 dollars an hour. I know most of our new techs and apprentices start in that range typically. Of course some guys I'm sure have come out and started making more or less, but I bet the average is around there.

+Vannak Yen I hope 31 isn't too old because I'm in my early 30's. You can definitely start in this field at that age. Most of the guys I work with are in their 40's so you have lots of years of wrenching ahead of you. Hope you do great.

Ty, for the advice sir

Vannak Yen I'm 31 right now an I'm a Ship Fitter. Im thinking changing my career to start going to school this fall for Diesel. Did u ever start school and if so how did it go?

but you also make more money and theres more job opportunities, harder work equals more money and it separates more boys from the men

+urgentcareguy3 I can do some, but I usually make videos based on what I'm working on so I'll have to work on a 3116, which isn't every day.

Thanks! I'm trying to learn the engine so I can maintenance it.

That depends on the model, the regen engines have lots of ARD problems, C7 and C9 have lots of injector and HEUI pumps, C15 and C13 have some IVA issues and admin engines gets sensors and ECMs needing changing.

+Adept Ape How was it when you first started working at the Cat dealer? Did you have any issues troubleshooting or anything like that?

+Ross Wade It was overwhelming at first with being in an industry I hadn't worked in before, but it seems pretty easy now. I mean the work is hard, but the systems are easy to understand.