There are programs that are available for training. They usually take around 6 months to 2 years to complete. Some mechanics complete on the job training and are working for who trains them. The ones who attend school end up with a certificate or associates degree.
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a diesel mechanic is just like any other automotive mechanic, except they fix trucks and other vehicles that have diesel engines.A diesel mechanic is a mechanic that specializes on fixing or building diesel engines for such vehicles as tractors, semi-trucks, or pick-up trucks that have diesel engines.
A Diesel Mechanic can make anywhere from 28$ to 60$ a hour. Diesel Mechanics are big in pay in North Carolina. Diesel Mechanics specifiy on cars who intake diesel fuel. This is a good choice in Occupation if you know what you are doing and have went to school for it. Depending on your personal connections you can jump right into making 45$-60$ an hour. If you are just getting out in to the profession you will most likely be making 28$-35$ an hour depending on where you work.
This is not advisable if you are not an experienced mechanic as it has to be timed with the need for specialist tools if the timing goes out.
it can be but is not going to help with performance. depending what sort of diesel engine you have, depends on what you can do to improve performance a good diesel mechanic can turn up the fuel pump, change injectors etc. vehicles with computers can have chip added that vastly improves performance and is easiest way to go
Usually a legal background as you will be negotaiting contracts. But a degree in business or a related field is helpful.