Online Training for Diesel Technicians
Training never ends as a diesel technician because there’s always something new to learn. We understand that you can’t always take a whole day off work to come to an in-person training class. That’s why our Training Department is working to make some training opportunities available online. We currently offer...
Repacking a Hydraulic Cylinder [A Step-by-Step Guide]
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There are multiple types of hydraulic cylinders but the process for checking and repacking them is generally the same. There are a few telltale signs that your hydraulic cylinder needs to be repacked: Difficulty lifting a load or moving a component (not moving as fast as its supposed to) Implements...
Data Operations - The DL Season 1 Episode 26
The DL - Episode 26 - Data Operations is now available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and YouTube. In the season one finale of The DL, Diesel Laptops Founder and CEO, Tyler Robertson, is joined by Lisa Gibson and Ray Link from the Data Operations Division of Diesel Laptops. Ray Link...
Aftertreatment Training on the West Coast with DES
Diesel Laptops has partnered with Diesel Emissions Service (DES) to bring our aftertreatment training classes to the West Coast! DES has multiple locations on the West Coast and we're working with them to get classes at most of these locations. Our first class will be Friday July 24, 2020 in Redding, California. Keep...
Bobcat Skid Steer Actuator Calibrations
On a Bobcat Skid Steer the tilt and lift functions in the hydraulic control valve are operated by the lever electronically. The lever sends a signal to the actuators to move these spools in the control valve. Any time the actuator is replaced, the controller is replaced, or you are receiving performance...
FCA Diagnostic Authentication Tips and Tricks
Tyler Robertson here with Diesel Laptops and I want to talk to you about something today that may come up new for a lot of people and this has to do with 2018 and newer Fiat Chrysler. Right, who's Fiat Chrysler? Well, they own Dodge. So what happened here in...