Innovative Products of America’s Palm Ratchets Can Access Cramped Areas
These smooth-action Palm Ratchets from Innovative Products of America help the tech speed through loosening and tightening of nuts and bolts. Faster than a ratcheting wrench, the palm ratchet can access "cramped" areas where there is not enough room to swing a wrench.
SOLDER SEAL GUNK Gasoline Additives’ Packaging and Formulas Updated and Line Expanded
The makers of GUNK and LIQUID WRENCH lubricants and chemicals announce that the SOLDER SEAL GUNK line of gasoline fuel additives has been updated and expanded to be more effective and competitive. The 10 additives feature new names and descriptions in both English and Spanish, contemporary graphics and designs, and improved high performance formulas.
Honda Tech Tip: MIL On/DTC P0133 Set
Some brands of fuel and/or fuel additive packages may create deposits at the fuel injector tips. This buildup may cause slight air/fuel deviations between each cylinder. Buildup of these deposits, when coupled with very specific driving conditions, may cause the MIL to come on and the powertrain control module (PCM) to store DTC P0133.
Assenmacher Specialty Tools Offers Oil Filter Tool Set
Assenmacher Specialty Tools offers a seven-piece Oil Filter Tool Set that contains oil filter wrenches for many domestic and import applications. The 27-, 32- and 36-mm sizes cover VW, BMW, new Mercedes-Benz, Saturn, new Ford Turbo-Diesel trucks and the GM 2.2L Ecotec engine.
Mechanics Time Savers’ Magna-Rail is Designed to Hold a Variety of Tools
The Magna-Rail from Mechanics Time Savers comes with a flexible magnetic strip on the back to allow mounting on any metal surface or without the magnetic strip on the back if desired. The Magna-Rail is designed to hold a variety of your most used tools: screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, pliers, not to mention those nuts and bolts.
Tech Tip: Ford and Lincoln Tie Rod Inspection Procedure
Check the outer tie rod ends by grasping by hand and push up and down. Check the inner tie rod ends, pushing them front to rear. If any free play is observed in a joint, it is worn and should be replaced. Keep reading for additional Ford and Lincoln tie rod inspection tips.
GM ‘W Platform’
Preventive Maintenance and Undercar Service
Selling Services: Mind Games…The Four Customer Types
I heard “Glen, help!” coming from the phone’s ear piece. It was a customer of mine that I recognized quite well. She was a regular customer, a good customer. It didn’t start off so well though. The first time I remember her bringing her Jeep Cherokee into the shop, the water pump was leaking. She
Kia: Timing Belt Replacement
This month, we’re going to take a look at timing belt replacement on the increasingly popular Kia line of vehicles. Kia has made strong inroads into the market by offering high-quality vehicles at an affordable price. As import car techs, we’re prepared to handle any of these cars: We have the required skills and, with
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Roy Larson, president Beyer Motor Works Inc., BMW/Mercedes driveline experts Chandler, AZ www.beyerdriveline.com and www.beyermotorworks.com Member: BIMRS, Bimmer Tech Group, Mini Tech Group, BMW CCA, ASA, APRA, BBB My 5 favorite tools are: Streamlight Stylus Reach — This pocket flashlight puts the light where I need it, making it ideal to inspect brake pads and