Pneumatic Tools — Choosing the Right Air Tool for the Job
Power, control, durability and lightweight. These are features technicians demand in their pneumatic tools. Life as a technician would be a whole lot more difficult without the power tools that have become such a large part of day-to-day life in the shop. When you’re looking for a new pneumatic tool, the trick is deciding how
Ken-Tool’s Twist Sockets Remove Damaged or Rounded Fasteners
The Twist Socket from Ken-Tool grips positively into the surface of a
Snap-on’s 1/4″ Drive Metric Low Profile Ratchet/Socket Set Fits into Those Hard-to-Reach Spaces
When backing off a fastener, do you ever wish you had a little more room? With Snap-on’s new 10 Piece 1/4″ Drive Metric Low Profile Ratchet/Socket Set (110RTSM), now you do.
Tech Feature: The Nuts and Bolts of Belt and Hose Service
Today, belts and hoses are a routine inspection item and may not need replacement even at 100,000 miles or more of service. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners and technicians forget that heat, load, pressure and atmospheric pollutants eventually deteriorate a vehicle’s rubber parts.
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Tool Feature: Tooling Up for TPMS
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System is a great safety innovation and has likely saved some lives, but TPMS also complicates tire replacement and rotation, and special tools are often required to reset the system.
Tool Tech Tip: Impact vs. Chrome Sockets
Chrome hand sockets and impact sockets have differences that are a lot more than skin deep. Each is designed and manufactured with specific applications in mind, and they are built to handle that job only. The user must be careful not to use a chrome hand socket on an impact gun.
Tech Tip: Loss of Power Assist to the Chrysler Minivan
During high humidity climate conditions, some Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth vehicles may experience a momentary loss of power assist for the steering when turning corners with the A/C or defroster on or recently on. This Tech Tip describes two repair procedures depending on the diagnosis.
Tech Tip: Curing Front Suspension Tapping Noise on Toyota Corolla and Matrix
Some 2003 Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise from the front upper suspension area. Occasionally, this noise may be interpreted as an instrument panel rattle noise. Use the following instructions to repair the noise.
Tech Feature: 2010 Buick LaCrosse Brake Service
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is built on the Epsilon II platform that is shared with the Saab 9-5 and other soon-to-be-named vehicles. While you may not see this vehicle in your bays for a while, it is a great example of how the common brake job will stay the same and how it will change in the future.