Category: Diesel Technology
Don’t Be That Guy
October 28, 2016
You all know him, right? That guy… The one who sweats on the gym equipment and then doesn’t wipe it off, who parks his car across two parking spots, who …
The Demand Is Real – Skilled Technicians Have a Solid Career Path in Today’s Economy
October 5, 2016
With an on-again, off-again sluggish U.S. economy and the state of Oklahoma hit hard by layoffs and slowdowns in the oil, gas, and agricultural sectors, it is more important than …
Want Your Dream Job? You Might Be Closer Than You Think
September 6, 2016
When you were little, what did you want be when you grew up? Most kids have exciting dreams of becoming a ballerina, a rock star, even Batman! But most of …
Diesel Technology Video Competition
March 18, 2016
Our Diesel Technology students are at it again creating some pretty great videos. Our Department Head Peter has raised the stakes and made this a video competition with a surprise …
How Our Stuff Gets to Us
May 6, 2015
Ever wonder how our stuff gets to us, such as food, furniture, clothing and numerous other things? This is something we as consumers take for granted. When we want our …
The Legality of EGR, SCR and DPF Deleting
March 27, 2015
In the past decade the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made huge strides in trying to control the pollution emitted by diesel engines by integrating emission control devices such as …
The Difference Between a Turbocharger and a Supercharger
February 26, 2015
I have always had students ask me “what’s the difference between a turbo and a supercharger.” Well let me tell you the end result is the same out of both, …
Why Do All New Diesel Vehicles Have Diesel Exhaust Fluid?
January 27, 2015
The answer to this is simple! With the rising population in the world, we had to figure out a way to lower greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The best way …
4 Ways to Properly Prepare Your Diesel Truck for Winter
December 16, 2014
As temperatures begin to drop, there are some simple steps that can help keep your diesel truck at peak performance during those frigid winter months: 1. Engine Diesel engines may be difficult to …
Reviving Blue Collar Work: 4 Myths About the Skilled Trades
December 9, 2014
What do you think about when you think about skilled trades or blue-collar work? A thriving career that allows you to get your hands dirty and do what you love …