Diesel Technology - Light-duty Diesel

Light-duty Diesel Overview

Light-Duty Diesel

The objective of our Light-Duty Diesel concentration is to provide students with the skills to work on light-duty consumer trucks and diesel engines. Students will study various manufacturers' engines, and examine how diesel power and performance is achieved.

Course Objectives

Students in our Light-Duty Diesel concentration will study:

Duramax
Cummins and Powerstroke Engines
Engine Management Systems
Dynamometer Usage
Powerplants and Electrical
Add-on Hydraulics Service
Transmission Service
Bed-swap modification
Climate control

Students will receive training in theory, hands-on repair and diagnosis of diesel-powered equipment with an emphasis on light-diesel applications.

Career Opportunities

Some career opportunities might include:

Retail Service Technician
Industrial Repair
Locomotive Service and Repair

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Other Specialties in the Diesel Technology Core*

* Not all programs and specialties offered at all locations.

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Gale Banks developed the world's fastest pick-up truck. It runs 222.139 miles per hour. Mr. Banks is on the technical advisory board for our Diesel program.
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