xjlove1982

Hey guys question I'm starting universal technical institute for diesel mechanic, I wanted to go originally for auto mechanic that way if my 01 jeep broke down I can fix it. I was told diesel was the way to go because it's everywhere and its job security and more money then auto mechanic. What's your thoughts on this?

jay_sco

Go for diesel, then convert your XJ to Cummins!

XJwonders

Welcome to the forum

xjlove1982

Thank you for the fast response yes cummings! You guys have to watch this show called diesel brothers it's awesome. Diesel it is everyone said diesel is big I can convert it to Cummings also.

93_xjcherokee

That's a good show. I say go for diesel mechanic. I want to go to school for it in the future.

bullettooth2008

Welcome along, what ever you decide on just do it well.

xjlove1982

Thanks rumor is diesel is the way to go that's why I'm going to a hands on school no point for 2 years of college it's not hands on you don't learn that way.

bullettooth2008

Mines a diesel so if it packs up jump on a plane and get your hands dirty

salad

GOOD diesel mechanics, sure. Like good electricians and good welders. ****ty diesel mechanics from generic schools are kinda like web developers.

Also, if you're seriously interested in the field, you'd better learn how to spell the name of one of the largest manufacturers properly.

salad

Do you keep spare head gaskets in the glove box? Lol

jay_sco

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tinytrax78

real mechanics can work on anything......gas ,diesel,electric,hybrid... the more you know the more value you can be to a company

xjlove1982

True, but technically you would have to have hands on for all those categories of mechanic and also new technology comes out for all types of vehicle. The good thing about my school is that since is diesel mechanic and if they come out something new for diesel down the line I can go to school for free and learn that technology.

bullettooth2008

Lol.......no just a tow rope to get the petrol owners to the station to top up.

xjkj92

I went to Wyotech for diesel tech about three years ago and when I finished I could barely get interviews anywhere and when I did I always got turned down because I "had no real shop experience." I get that I hadn't actually worked in a shop before school but you can't get the experience if no one will give you a chance. Now I work as the head lab tech for a company that makes HDPE fittings for gas and water lines and couldn't be happier. I hate that I spent so much money for schooling I don't even use but I did learn a lot and don't regret it....too much. Just something to keep in mind, when they say "job placement" it's not always "guaranteed." Btw, rebuilding those manual transmissions (13spd, 10spd, ect.) is kind of a pain, unless you have little hands. I had no problems.

Sorry for the rant!