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Training for Diesel Engines

Find various levels of training for diesel engines

By Jess Buskirk
Continued training for diesel engines is often a necessity for diesel mechanics. Technicians who earn certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence earn more money and have more opportunities for advancement than technicians without ASE certifications. In order to pass the ASE tests, diesel mechanics must be knowledgeable about evolving diesel technology.

For shop owners, having a staff of ASE certified diesel technicians boosts your shops credibility and draws in customers. Paying for your technicians to take their ASE tests will likely be an investment quickly returned. When obtaining training for diesel engines, consider the following:

1. Accredited diesel technology programs offers students both classroom and hands-on training.

2. Studying textbooks on diesel engine theories is an excellent way to learn new information and refresh previous training.

3. Referencing diesel repair manuals walk technicians through unfamiliar repairs, providing on-the-job training.

 

Attend an accredited school that offers training for diesel engines

Technical institutes with programs in diesel technology offer technicians the opportunity to learn within a classroom and practice their skills with hands-on training. This type of program allows students to learn the theories behind diesel engine specifications and become more pragmatic when diagnosing diesel engines.
Try: Earn an occupational associates degree in automotive/diesel technology by graduating from Arizona Automotive Institute. The program offers hands-on training. Lincoln Technical Institute has campuses in several states and offers a diesel program. Find several programs for diesel engine training at New York Automotive & Diesel Institute. Students study areas of ASE certification to prepare them for passing the ASE tests upon graduation.

Read textbooks about diesel truck engine theories and maintenance

Textbooks offer diagrams, photos and written material on diesel technology. Reading textbooks is an ideal option for technicians who want to stay current with evolving technology or refresh their previous training. When ordering textbooks, always purchase the latest edition. Previous editions are often at discounted prices but might lack important updated information.
Try: Textbooks.com sells "Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair," which covers the theory of diesel operation. CRC Press sells "Chemistry of Diesel Fuels," which examines the chemistry of fuel within diesel engine parts.

Take advantage of repair manuals for diesel engine manufacturers

When working with an unfamiliar diesel engine, the manufacturer's repair manual is often your best resource. These manuals can guide you through the repair and are always on-hand for consultation. Many repair shops keep a library of diesel manufacturers' repair manuals for their technicians' convenience.
Try: Find repair manuals for diesel engines, including large and small diesel engine repair, at The Motor Bookstore. Order marine diesel engine repair manuals at Marine Diesel Direct. For repairing General Motors and Ford diesel engines, purchase the "Haynes Diesel Engine Repair Manual" from Powell's Books.

 

  • When reading through a diesel engine repair manual, use sticky notes to mark pages you think you will reference often. This will save you valuable time during repairs.

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