Diesel Technology - Advanced Diesel
Advanced Diesel Overview
Advanced Diesel
The objective of our Advanced Diesel program is to provide students with the training to repair and diagnose problems on diesel engines. Students work on Peterbilt and Kenworth heavy-duty trucks and learn to inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance.
Course Objectives
Students study:
- Model identification and warranty
- Windshield removal and replacement
- Kenworth and Peterbilt systems
- Air systems
- Hood and door adjustments
- Starting and charging systems
- Fan clutch
- Front-ends
- Brakes
- Rockwell and Eaton ABS
- Federal brake inspection
- Detroit and Cummins electronics
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Other Specialties in the Diesel Technology Core*
- Automotive-Diesel Combination
- Light-duty Diesel
- Street Rod and Custom Fabrication
- High Performance Powertrain
- Applied Service Management
- Motorsports Chassis Fabrication
- Trim and Upholstery Technology
Campuses that offer the Diesel Technology Specialty
Program Disclosures
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* Not all programs and specialties offered at all locations.
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Quick Fact
Median hourly earnings of automotive service technicians and mechanics were $15.60 in May 2004.
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