Brad Thiem, owner
Thiem Automotive
Avondale, AZ
Infrared Industries 5-Gas Analyzer
OTC Leak Tamer Smoke Machine
Blue Point 3/8” Battery-Powered Impact
OTC Reverse Snap Ring Pliers
Matco Tools Power/Ground Tester
Apply firm precision taps for dashboards, head- or tail-light assemblies, windshield placement, plastic bumper covers, interior or exterior decorative trim, emblems, and GPR/PDR work.
Discover all the new ways Soft-Shock Mallet DF-SM76 can be utilized on many collision repair jobs. The special non-Newtonian filler can compress and dissipate force, designed to reduce damage to the repair surface area. Apply firm precision taps for “parts fitment negotiating” dashboards, head- or tail-light assemblies, windshield placement, plastic bumper covers, interior or exterior decorative trim, emblems, and GPR/PDR work. With the same mallet in hand, release heavy-handed controlled hits for steel or aluminum body panels, roof rails, alloy wheels, and center caps.
Resurfacing drums and rotors is a machining process with its own specific guidelines.
Oil type is just as important as oil capacity.
Steve Coffell, a technician at Auto World in Hazelwood, MO, says his Top 5 Favorite Tools are: Related Articles – New ProMAXX Diesel Fuel Injector Seal Puller/Saver ProKits – Mayhew Introduces New 14-Piece Micro Hand Tool Set – New Small Stud Extractor Now Available from Mayhew Tools OTC Genisys Touch – Quick scan, bidirectional
A wheel bearing that’s out of adjustment can reduce bearing life and can affect more than just the bearing. It’s important to adjust the wheel bearing endplay to the proper specifications. If the bearing set is adjusted too loose or too tight, it can cause the bearing to fail prematurely. There are a few types of assemblies, so using correct procedures and tools will ensure a comeback-free wheel bearing installation.
Here’s a look at some of the core feature and modern frills to consider when it’s time to move into a new office.
Embracing cutting-edge solutions is strategic and imperative for technicians navigating the constantly changing landscape of automotive maintenance and repair.
Installing a retrofit kit can be performed with the tools and equipment you already own and use on a daily basis.
Are you maximizing your scan tools to their full potential? Don’t let them be just an expensive code reader.
