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Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:48 pm

i am currently thinking of changing my path into the automotive path, but i would like to stay in the off road area. How many of you do this for a living. Is it good money? i have lilttle experience, i was looking at a school called UTI. Diesal techonology. Any thoughts.

Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:23 pm

An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:01 am

bajabugman66 wrote: An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Kind of like there's?

Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:27 am

I have been a tech for 19 years now, and I can tell you that everybody that I meet that comes out of UTI with HUGE debt and about enough knowledge to change oil. You are far better off to find a dealer or independent shop that is looking for a trainee and get your foot in the door there. You will receive real world hands on training and possibly some Factory schooling. There are also a few independent Smog certified schools that you can look into that offer shorter classes in Engine performance and electrical. Local junior colleges will also give you some good book training for way less than Uti. Right now I have 2 guys working with me that graduated UTI. Both have Debt in the 20k Range.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:53 am

manxbuggyman wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Kind of like there's? =D> =D>

Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:48 am

Career change is a good thing - I did radical changes about every 7 years. It kept me fresh. But, can't help you with details on your direction. Good luck.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:32 am

Baja5 has it right. My direction would be the junior college route. Many courses that can help you are not diesel specific either, trans, gearcases, engine building etc. Why incur the debt un-necessarily? My shop has hired many self taught, jc trained, and ojt mechanics.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:27 pm

A career is when you get paid to do what you love; anything else is just a job. Any educational path will return exactly what you put into it; pay attention, ask questions, and you will have a solid base to build a lucrative career upon, if you're talented enough. I personally went the general degree route (B.S.B.A.) to keep my options open. 8) Good Luck!

Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:26 pm

manxbuggyman wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Kind of like there's?

Naaa diesel is more important. Besides, I forgot to add an apostrophe. I didn't misspell the word. Punctuation is different than spelling!

Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:35 pm

bajabugman66 wrote: manxbuggyman wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Kind of like there's?

Naaa diesel is more important. Besides, I forgot to add an apostrophe. I didn't misspell the word. Punctuation is different than spelling!
How many times did you reread that before you posted it :lol:

Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:38 pm

jeff930 wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: manxbuggyman wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Kind of like there's?

Naaa diesel is more important. Besides, I forgot to add an apostrophe. I didn't misspell the word. Punctuation is different than spelling!
How many times did you reread that before you posted it :lol:

To be honest, not at all.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:40 pm

bajabugman66 wrote: jeff930 wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: manxbuggyman wrote: bajabugman66 wrote: An entrance requirement should be that you should actually be able to spell DIESEL!

I dont think theres much work off road in the diesel field unless you start working on heavy equipment(dump trucks, hoes, etc)

Kind of like there's?

Naaa diesel is more important. Besides, I forgot to add an apostrophe. I didn't misspell the word. Punctuation is different than spelling!
How many times did you reread that before you posted it :lol:

To be honest, not at all.
oh.. well i suck at spelling so good jod

Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:50 pm

gkdorman wrote: A career is when you get paid to do what you love; anything else is just a job. Any educational path will return exactly what you put into it; pay attention, ask questions, and you will have a solid base to build a lucrative career upon, if you're talented enough. I personally went the general degree route (B.S.B.A.) to keep my options open. 8) Good Luck!

Alot like the saying, "find something you like to do and you will never work a day in your life".

Could you stand wrenching on cars all day, not because you want to, but because you now have to? After the day is done, do you still want to wrench on your cars at home?

But I suppose the Automotive field is getting easier. Nowadays the car tells you whats wrong.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:16 pm

My first tour was at a local community college. They offered a degree in Technical Science and also GM certified as a Tech. Very low price and a degree that opened many doors, not just automotive. UTI also stands for urinary track infection, just something to think about... :lol:

Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:17 pm

We'll after thinking about it i have come to the conclusion that if i am going to spend money on an education i am going to stay on track and complete my masters degree, and keep the wrenching as my hobbie.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:17 pm

Ya, uh, the cars don't really tell you what's wrong, but if that is what you believe the you are welcome to come spend a day with me at work. Just last week I had a van (Honda Odyssey) that the Customer was complaing that the battery would go dead overnight. So I checked it for a Parasitic draw. 900 MV. Way too much. Aslo found that the seat heaters and climate control would work with the key Off. Not supposed to happen. Had some aftermarket stuff in it so I checked that first. Also found that it had some money in the radio. Kids love to think the CD slot is a piggy bank. Long story short, the coins in the radio kept making the radio fuse blow. The owner decided that the 7.5 amp fuse wasn't going to do it so he put a 30 amp fuse in the slot. This caused a couple of wires to melt together which in turn powered up a separate fuse in the fuse box, allowing the climate control and seat heaters to run with the key off. Believe me, I wish the CAR has told me what was wrong!!

Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:27 pm

so thats where all my change has gone! dang kids of mine :lol:

Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:30 pm

bajaherbie wrote: so thats where all my change has gone! dang kids of mine :lol:

No doubt, I have found many dollars worth of change in different radios.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:01 pm

baja5 wrote: bajaherbie wrote: so thats where all my change has gone! dang kids of mine :lol:

No doubt, I have found many dollars worth of change in different radios.

I love it when they shove the change into the seatbelt slot. It's even better when the seatbelt is firmly bolted to the seat and cannot be turned upside down to release the change... :roll: :lol: :lol:

Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:22 pm

What does chucko do right now? How old is chucko?

--Tim