Diesel Fleet Mechanic Tools You Need (Entry Level) 2022
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In this weeks video I breakdown my current tool cart setup I am running as an entry level diesel fleet mechanic working for a utility company. This is just the bare essentials I would say you need when it comes to what I do doing basic preventative maintenance services on generators, trailers, ford F150 up to F550, Peterbuilts, Internationals and Freightliners. At my garage we have a awesome shop box that has everything else that I don't currently own so there may be some things missing in this video but for the average day in the life at work my setup gets the job done.
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40 dollars to start hourly. Get paid to replace stickers and to do oil changes. You know you made it. 👏🏼
Really
Even though he has previous mechanic experience entry level diesel tech you make low to mid 20's if your lucky. And those that say regular auto experience will get you a job in the diesel industry above entry this shows no the diesel is different and a whole nother ball game to gas
Thats hvac-r starting pay
Cheated the system
nah you made it when your doing 110 an hour for yourself. keep going tho
As a diesel mechanic that works on only Peterbilts and kenworths, all you really need is a 9/16 socket, 3/8 ratchet, two adjustable wrenches, and a pen light.
Incredible engineering if so.
If you work on freightliners and internationals you need to add a 7/16 socket and a screwdriver
Finally someone who also sees the truth on the snap on cordless ratchets. They feel more like an actual air ratchet that I’m used to and I just like that better.
Im not gonna lie. Snap on has a pretty good 1/4 head. It gets in places that some Milwaukee will have trouble getting into. Pretty helpful on the new Ford trucks when you’re trying to do an oil pan job
3/8 Extended cordless ratchet is the tool I use every single day and probably my most handy tool
Dope to see you switch to diesel! When you start doing more in depth repairs I’d recommend getting a slack adjuster release tool, a cage bolt socket, SAE angle wrenches, stubby SAE wrenches and maybe some driveline sockets specific to the tractors you’ll be working on
9/16, 5/8, 3/4 (get that extra deep 🤪 for brakes and carrier bearing bolts. 7/8 mack rears, get offset 60. 15/16 super common. Up to 1 1/2" needed
It's just called a "slack adjuster"
100% that will do more then ppl think.
Get a nice set of swivel impact sockets , you prolly don’t need a set but it’s nice to have a set rather than buy individuals and miss one you need.
I use 1-1/8 , 24mm 3/4 and 5/8 the most but again a set is ideal JUST IN CASE
What are you talking about? He’s talking about the tool to release them??? No the slack adjuster itself 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Love the realism. No bullshit. Down to earth TH-camr. Not like the other dudes
Thank you
I've been a heavy duty mechanic for 5 years. I worked at a Dodge dealer for a year and fuck that. I love working at a fleet. I make awesome money and work on giant cats 657s, d10s, d11s, 395s, and trucks. Get on the sae sockets and wrenches and 3/4 tools. Caterpillar actually sells rebranded snap on tools for half the price and sometimes you'll get an actual snap on tool. Im proud of you for getting into this awesome industry and i hope you'll love it as much as we do! Keep learning and rock on🤟
Wow this is great I watched your automotive vids and seeing you swap to the industry I work in is amazing ! I started as an entry level heavy duty diesel tech at 17. Im now 18 and have learned a whole lot since I started. Im not doing any engine repairs yet but I am doing more than just oil changes and still learning. But hey keep it up! love seeing you being a part of this industry !
Hell yeah bro its my firs week at a diesel fleet company after finishing school
Keep on going! Im coming up on my first month at cadillac! Lyouve helped out a lot, thank you!
I remember showing up at the shop day 1 transferring to diesel. You need both metric and ase up to 35mm and 11/2 at a bare minimal. Same goes for wrenches. Peterbuilt freightliner and international are big boy fasteners lol.
It’s crazy I started working on equipment and it’s common to see 2 in hydraulic fittings
man i jus started as a prep for a hazmat trucking company im working my way up love to see it bro i also came from toyota 💯💯
I recently left the shop I was at it was an independent chain shop now I’m at a dealership I just started the week of the 4th of July and they are paying almost 3 dollars an hour more then I was getting at my previous shop the difference is crazy the dealer makes getting cars done way more efficient having a parts guy that brings everything right out to you
1. Every filter wrench ever made
2. Tire inflator with extra long whip
3. 2 sets of standard wrenches
Rock Drill Tech here (Heavy Equipment Technician). Currently im an apprentice and manufacture Rock Drill attachments for excavators. Its cool to see your setup as your just starting out too. Best of luck man.
Can’t wait for the big equipment videos
Always love the yo yo yo every video
Thanks for the video it was helpful
Thx for sharing. Watching from Ontario Canada
Bro I've been a diesel tech for over a year now, I work on tractor semis. We only operate 3 different models and brands which is really nice, so I can specify the tools I need. I can do nearly anything with a 4 drawer harbor freight cart hahaha. 5th wheel rebuilds, rad replacements, fuel tanks, def system work, pretty much anything that doesn't involve engine and transmission work. We HARDLY ever have to do any of that since we don't keep our trucks for more than a few years. Buy em brand new and sell em after 450k. The Ole harbor freight basically replaced my 55inch Matco chest. It just sits on the side of the shop as over flow storage. I wanna sell it but nobody wants to pay 3k out of pocket for a tool box on FB market place lmao.
Also I HIGHLY recommend an air powered coolant pressure tester. Saves you the hassle of pumping a 10 gallon cooling system lol
So true on the tools, you can put them in a bag for the most part. A handful of sockets, and a few wrenches can get most jobs completed. I have the 1/4" GearWrench 120XP socket set in a box, I think I use that more than anything on my truck. I own a truck, and do most all of my own wrenching. Working on a buddies right now, and all my tools fit in a very small tote box that I needed for that job.
Nice video man.
I just switched from automotive to heavy duty mechanic at a fleet shop here in Canada, definitely enjoying the diesel alot more and can't wait to get red seal hours and hook a good rotation job.
Hard to get a good job as a first year
I’m planning on doing the same
You're working just like me. We do small and big jobs in a multi make dealership, inspection, order parts, repair.
Can’t wait to see you move up love you dad keep up the great videos.
Mashaa Allah, Nice Tool box Setup, i like the Yellow Color, Yellow Color bring Happiness When Looking at.
Awesome to see you swap to diesels. I am heavy duty myself but more so on the tractor/trailer side of it. Get yourself the 3/4 stuff once you move on from 1 tons
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
My boy is missing an entire SAE tool set 😅 here at the farm everything is SAE! From tractors, to implements, to our old trucks. I only use metric when working my personal cars haha
I recommend the snap on 40” roll cab with sliding top if you ever looking for more room, you can fit a lot of tools and still move it around the shop where you need to work.
That thing is sick. A coworker here has one in that light grey 👌
@@LetsDriftMedia I got one in candy apple red with bed liner top, kinda regret the bed liner cause the stainless is easier to clean and you can write in sharpie on it to label bolts and specs down when doing a job.
You're an idiot if you recommend anyone snap on. Literally the biggest waste of money on the planet.
Snap on is gay
Pretty, but not $2800 pretty.
Congratulations on the new gig. I'm considering a Ford dealership (crazy right?) in the suburbs, idk. If the numbers are good then I can do well, but it's hard to tell until your box is there.
You got a nice fleet gig bro, I'm real happy for you.
Not crazy, I hear ford dealers pay pretty good when it comes to flatrate.
I am new to your channel so please continue to educate me as a diy who works on toyota coaster.
ive ben in the diesel industry for about a year just got my cdl for school buses . and i agree not that many tools are use a s a lube tech. but hopefully il be able to move up. and you too good luck
niceee set up
I’m trying to get into this field as well. Going to be getting into a school where I can get my certs done etc. I’m almost done with my contract in the Army for aviation which is about 6 years so I have a good amount of mechanical experience. I was going to stay in aviation but I’ve always enjoyed automotive repair for some reason. The biggest thing is that you will learn so much that you should be able to do most if not all your repairs on your personal vehicles rather then having to take it to a stealership. Plus you build a tool arsenal that pays itself off eventually.
Bro you and I Are living opposite lives lmao! I’m Army, 91B wanting to do A&P on the Civilian side lmao!
You don’t need a whole lot of tools. I did a Cummins swap, front end rebuilds, etc…with an engine hoist and only the tools I can fit in my old craftsman tool box. A cordless impact made life much easier
Nice video love the tool box tour! Any advice on trying to be a diesel tech? No schooling but been working as tech in a shop for 2 years and 2 years as a mobile tech. Appreciate it!
Great video nick.. I know might feel you’re taking a few steps back going into a new field, inspecting instead of trouble shoot and repair. But hang in there man. You choose a good field. Also if you need Cummins Allison meritor program I have the plug for jail break software. Let me know man.. I’m located in LA
Yea, def made the right choice. Getting paid around the same as I was busting my ass all day at the dealer so I have no complaints
Nice to see you moving forward with your career.
Nice
Matco torx set is pretty good.
YESSSS
Transitioning from active duty Army into this field. I'm looking to Skillbridge with CAT or something along that line. Any tips/tricks while getting into this field? Much appreciation!
What kind of safety glasses are the clear and shaded ones on your side table?
Iv been doing for 1 year I like better then the regular auto repair
I have the same 1/4 set and I have the 5.5 and 5 flipped the other way. If you force it just a little bit and spin it around they will fit in there :) if you must use some sand paper lol. Thanks for the vid
Also I can't agree on the cordless ratchets man. I use the Matco 16v it's great. Literally breaks loose 14mm bell housing bolts on Toyotas it's great
Nice I like the icon sockets. I broke a t25 torx bit the other day with little torque so not too sure about those anymore. And I like the matco ratchets over the Milwaukee ratchets. But not over snap on Tim not a snap on everything guy either I just like snap ons electric ratchets lol
@@LetsDriftMedia that's fair. And yea honestly the majority of my box is icon I have just about every tool they have. It kind of works out because if I lose one of my icon sockets I'll replace it with a snap on socket and it fits in perfectly lol. And I have yet to have failure with their bits but only time will tell I guess.
How long did it take to get your CDL and also did you have to get endorsement for hazmat and tank vehicles?
Ive been very upset with snap-on electrics... but their cordless ratchets (brushed-smaller heads) are by far the best. especially the trigger... On the other hand Matco's 1/2" cordless impact is the best in its field and still has the most breakaway power with an incredible 5ah batt.
Love it sir! What is that filter wrench set? I think I needs me that.
CTA Tools part #4325 for the set
What brand of semi trucks do you work on
I wouldn't call on hiway trucks heavy equipment. Definitely heavy duty. Good video wish you the best!
Thanks and you have a point
Hello, nice setup, what is the service cart model ?
Cheers
I would like to see a day in the life as Diesel Tech!
Man I wish!
Idk if you remember but I once commented for advice on the interview at Toyota. I ended up getting the job, long story short I left. And now I am working disel shop for buses 👍 way better
That’s awesome man happy for ya
Yooooooo been waiting on you to drop of these videos, just started at a school bus company. Hopefully they’ll pay for your CDL
Thanks! and I just got my CDL a few weeks ago, they sent me to schooling for it.
Do you have your CDL for road testing? I assume it's semis
Fireeeee, appreciate you. At my third month at bmw 💪🏽
Nice!
I have the snap on long neck brute ratchet has 80 ft lbs my fav electric ratchet ever. Thank the heavens all the auto techs cried about it and made them discontinue it 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
How does one move over to diesel I don’t really want to invest in the auto industry when I plan on going to trucks anyway
0:51 me too alright, ill watch the rest
'spray catalytic converters to prevent theft...'
How does that work?
thinking of enrolling in a 2 year college course because i hate my retail management job. problem is, im gonna be like 33 by the time i finish that program. I'm not a gearhead, but i like big machines and can use basic DIY tools. Hope the field doesn't mind older apprentices.
I knew nothing about cars when I went to school. you will learn very quickly working in the field. Dont worry if you have the drive/commitment you will succeed.
Dude, I love you. As a friend, get some braces. They’re like $2500, but they’ll be the best invest in yourself. 2 years will go by like nothing. Great work and videos. Keep them up!!
Thanks man and trust me I know keep saying ima go to the dentist but never make an effort to get it done.
You ain’t a friend beauty is from within
My brother passed and I need to sell his diesel tools and tool cart. 🛠 I'm going to send flyer to mechanic schools and truck repair shops. Can you give me any other areas I should try?
What camera do you use for your videos?? And how lo g does it take to make these videos, I want to start making videos of my work place!
Usually I use my canon T7i DSLR with a 10-18mm lens and a Rode mic. But if I don’t have that one me I use my iPhone since it shoots in 4k 60FPS. Usually filming is 30mins-an hr depending on the video and editing is anywhere from 2 hrs to 6hrs. Make sure you get permission before filming at work it can get you into a lot of trouble
What shift are you on ?
You bro! Currently working in the field, you guys hiring? Looking to move up, also out in California in the I.E. area
This is good, I want to work with you
You can make 46hr if you start as a pibe tech at our company here in Texas
That’s good pay !
is it really okay to use a stick to push the brake down when you are measuring brake throw? up until now I've been getting someone to push on it. I guess it's more convenient to have a partner if you need to make adjustments.
Technically someone is supposed to step on the pedal but sometimes im by myself so I use the pedal depressor stick, just gotta make sure the pedal is pressed down as far as possible to get a accurate measurement.
What scan tool is this ?
Where did you get the shallow, mid, deep socket tray organizer?
Snap on truck. I would search online and see what other brands make em first tho to save money
Not a bad set up for an entry level tech. Surprised you don’t have a creeper, and by the lack of SAE. I do a lot of work from my back and see a lot of freedom fasteners on the chassis side in HD. As always though you have the tools for the job you’re doing and that’s the way to go.
Thanks forgot to mention my creeper. Def a must have. Yea I noticed the equipment that is rigged to the trucks is usually SAE. But since I don’t really work on that haven’t needed em yet
@@LetsDriftMedia For the most part you can get away with metric on the engine side these days. In a fleet you won’t see anything old enough to be SAE. If you stick with it and move up you’ll find the joys of buying everything twice and getting larger and larger sizes lol.
@@dasphoenixable yea not looking forward to that. Those wrenches be pretty pricey once you go higher then 30mm lol
@@LetsDriftMedia Every now and then I get a quote from my snap on dealer on large wrenches, always good for a laugh. Then I go and buy some cheap ones that I don’t mind beating on with a hammer if I need to.
@@dasphoenixable I'm getting into Diesel and I'm going with Tekton up to 50 mm and 2 in. You can get a set up to 32 mm and 1 1/4 no skips for around $300 I believe.
Can you get a part number for that brake pedal compressor?
RB279
My only question is are you working on medium duty trucks or heavy duty? Semi trucks or not? If semi I can help on your tools list.
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A lil of both. Mediums like ford f550 and some heavy’s like kenworth semi tractors and internationals.
Was it an easy transition from auto to diesel? I've been applying for six months for diesel tech with no luck. there is a honda/toyota dealership that is hiring entry level techs and sending them to school. I am seriously thinking of going that route then transition to diesel later down the road. At least I have a foot in the door. I was just wondering how the transition from gas to diesel was for you or anyone who might read this.
I left Toyota thinking I knew so much, Entered the diesel/hydraulic equipment world realizing I didn't know shit. But well worth the reality check as well as the paychecks now being almost 3 years in. Granted I did get into one of the top paying companies in my area but now being hourly I would NEVER go back to the dealership. But am still glad I put in all those years learning my fundamentals.
Get you the cyclops lights you like them better
Im actually a fleet diesel tech too but I'm going to a diesel dealer at the end of the month dose anyone how different that is
Was there a pay cut with this entry level position? I know you were very experienced in automotive. I have the same plan. Work my way uo in auto then move to heavy equipment.
I thought so at first based on my paychecks, But i was comparing them to when I would have a killer pay period. my last year at the dealer I made 86k, my first year changing oil here I did 100k. So it was worth it.
@LetsDriftMedia nice! I appreciate ilthe info. Looks like I'll be following the same path
Part number for the cornwell diff splitter?
I don’t remember but if you ask your cornwell dealer he should know what you want.
I’m new. How does spraying the catalytic converter help prevent theft?
Well some/many of the people at the scrap yards seem to raise an eyebrow to stolen stuff that has orange paint all over it. Just think if they questioned why so many crackheads who look like they barely get off the couch were bringing in loads of catalytic convertors.....and never talk about working at the muffler shop....
@@thooks1234 makes sense
Do you know if the diesal program is good at citrus college
It’s the same instructors as the Auto program so I’d say it’s good
I see you with the UTI DMM 😂😂
Friend gave it to me when I worked at BMW. Works great 👍
But when you install that filter that bar always ends up denting filter still I don't like that. Also wished i would have just spent Money on snap ons cause I can use my long 3/8 instead of 1/2 or 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor
I use gear wrench wide oil filter wrench. The band clamp won’t damage the filter housing. The only issue is the there’s time you won’t be able to center the band clamp, so I use the band clamp to grab the oil filter from the bottom in a slight angle and that method still works.
If your talking about the seatbelt strap tool yea it does I only use it for removing filters not to install.
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Love the video.. would you ever go back to Toyota
If I got laid off here probably, but def. wouldnt go back by choice.
BTW what kind of box is that yellow box?
US General from harbor freight, best cart you can buy at the price.
So how does the pacing feel for you, Coming from the dealership? I think you touched lightly on this when you announced your switch. I was thinking one day I'd probably make the switch myself if I couldn't find a good job as a flat rate tech beyond firestone.
Also also, we have a diesel tech who says at his shop, you get paid like a certain amount for 90 days, but then after, regardless of your experience and time there, everyone is paid exactly the same. Does your shop employ this?
Check out rush enterprise for diesel dealerships flat rate and they start at 30$ per hour
At first it was hard since I’m used to rushing through jobs to get on to the next vehicle. Now I’m starting to like it. I take my time and actually do a thorough inspection on everything I touch. I don’t have to worry how much my next paycheck will be. I love it. And I get a raise every 6months then eventually top out. So each position has a top out pay that everyone can eventually reach if they stay working that long. But position starts at a set pay does not matter your experience.
@@LetsDriftMedia Im a euro specialist tech right now. Not sure if I love it or not. How do you like what youre doing overall and is the pay similar to a dealer tech?
@@keomilan I get paid around the same as if I flagged 110hrs. Except now I’m doing basic services. I’m fortunate this place pays there employees well.
@@LetsDriftMedia what company do you work for?
So you’re into the diesel world now?😎
Spraying the catalytic converter isn't preventing any theft, just helps the thief steal it faster.
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@@LetsDriftMedia just being honest with you. The people that thief's sell to aren't honest people either. No need for hate
@@Alsome56 just a thumbs down no hate man
@@LetsDriftMedia why though?
What brand is your yellow tool box??
US general
@@LetsDriftMedia
OK thanks 👍🏽
What stuff do you work on
A lot of fords. F150 through 550s, the tractor trucks like peterbuilt, kenworth, internationals. Trailers. Generators attached to trailers. Gas and electric forklifts. A whole variety since it’s a fleet of work vehicles.
Why does spraying the catalytic converter red make them a deterrent?
no idea lol
As far as I’m aware it’s like a combination of being a tip-off of theft when they try to scrap it and making them easier to identify for police reports? Could be hellllllllla wrong though lol
THEY PUT VIN ON IT TOO.
Hello Nick I'm 32 years old and I just got a job as a Lube and tire technician at a Honda dealership pay is flat rate $16 Hour can a Lube tech make good money?
Nice. You gotta get up the ranks and move up to a flagging line tech to make more money. It may take time so be patient
@@LetsDriftMedia
Thanks Nick for your advice man I'll do my best 👍🏽
@@rubensoto5866 thanks for watching the channel
Even lube techs are flat rate?
@@MrTmenzo NOT FLAT RATE , BUT THEY CHECK EVERYONE'S EFFICIENCY.
What types of vehicles are you working on?
A lot of fords. F150 through 550s, the tractor trucks like peterbuilt, kenworth, internationals. Trailers. Generators attached to trailers. Gas and electric forklifts. A whole variety since it’s a fleet of work vehicles.
@@LetsDriftMedia that's dope, I'm trying to move into heavy equipment in the next months.
I got hired at my local Ford dealer as a lube tech but they also offered to train me of my choice for a career. I said I wanted to be a diesel technician and really interested since I own a 6.7. Do I need to come out of the gates running to show them that I can move up faster?
Show up to work hungry ready to work and never act like your too good to mop the floors or do remedial task if the foreman or your boss ask you to. The more drive and good work ethic you show the more chance you will have to move up the ranks.
I can't believe this comment. Are you asking if you should show the bosses your best effort, so they will take notice and put effort and money into training you and pay you more?? Are you serious? If so, and I'm not being a smartass......what in the hell is being taught to young people today?
@@thooks1234 What's being taught or what's being proven? What's being taught is to always do your best and people will notice and give you more opportunities. What gets proven time and time again is that the second you get the title of "overachiever" just doing your job isn't enough, now you have to stay late every night, now you also get to do half of Chris's job, but when promotion time rolls around nobody wants to pay you more to do what you're already doing.
How much you get an hour?
$50 hr
TOYOTA MASTER TECH ONLY HAVE $30/H HERE IN LA. MOST OF TOYOTA OR HONDA TECH GOT $16~24/h. AUDI TECH IS $30/H TO START.
I was at 31$ as a Toyota master and offered 34$ before I left Toyota
@@LetsDriftMedia what did you start out here at entry level?
You miss being in the automotive trade?
If you mean working in a dealership. Then no, I miss the people I worked with but not the way dealerships are run.
By air canisters you mean brake pots? Diesel fleet is so easy to do work on and most everything is heavy enough you need another guy to help lift it or a overhead crane
Never heard that term before but assuming it’s the same thing
Wasssup
I’ve used them both and Milwaukee is better no contest IMO!