Become a Diesel Technician

Become a Diesel Technician

What’s More Impressive – Top Fuel or Semi It has been said that a top fuel funny car can make around 11,000+hp and about 8,000 Ft.lbs of torque from an engine having only 500 cubic inches. I am not sure where they got the dyno to run the engine on but if...
Diesel Tech Careers

Diesel Tech Careers

Careers in Diesel Tech Are Still A Part of Our Future The career outlook for Diesel Technicians in the day we live in is far more relevant to the future than you may know! Even though the electrical drive era is fast coming upon us the need for continued service of...

Working in the Diesel Field

Diesel Safety – What You Don’t Know CAN Kill You! Working in the Diesel field can be dangerous.  Here are 5 of the major dangers and how to avoid them. Working in the Diesel field can be dangerous, but following proper safety procedures will help keep you...
Parts Cannon Mechanic

Parts Cannon Mechanic

Firing the Parts Cannon Have you ever heard of a term called a “parts cannon?” It’s something that sounds like a power tool or piece of machinery, but is simply in the mind of a mechanic or technician. In short, the parts cannon refers to guessing on...

Test Drive OTC

Each year Oklahoma Technical College opens its doors to prospective students to let them test drive a few of the programs OTC offers. This year featured a virtual welding machine from Lincoln Electric as well as hands-on procedures in automotive, diesel & HVAC....