Tech Feature: Think the Tension in the Economy is Tight These Days? Try Today’s Engine Belts
As I write this, one of the Godfather movies comes to mind (don’t ask which one, there were too many to remember) where Michael Corleone says something to the effect of "Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in!" But instead of canolis and "the Family," I’m talking about belts. Back in the day, just around the corner from the horse and buggy, an engine had one, two or if it was really intricate, three "V" belts hanging on the front of it. Before the day of ….
Tech Tip: Proper Use of Flat Tip Screwdrivers and Pry Bars
In the same manner that a hammer is designed to drive nails and a wrench is engineered to turn fasteners, a screwdriver is designed to tighten or loosen screws. A great deal of effort goes into designing, testing and manufacturing the best tools for these applications, yet flat tip screwdrivers are sometimes used for applications that they are not suited for such as prying, striking and scraping. Using a screwdriver blade incorrectly can result in damage to the screwdriver ….
Win $5,000 Shopping Spree in Snap-on ‘Impact Sweepstakes’
How much of an "impact" would $5,000 worth of Snap-on tools make toward your productivity? Snap-on wants you to find out with its "Impact Sweepstakes" which will award a $5,000 Snap-on gift certificate to each of nine lucky winners. No purchase is necessary and sign-up is easy at ….
Brake Job: Toyota Prius
Does performing a pad replacement on a Toyota Prius scare you? Well it should; if you treat it like every other vehicle. But, if you know a few things ahead of time, the job can be performed like any other brake job. Do not worry about high voltage. Worry about angry customers due to comebacks
Tech Tip: Belt and Hose Inspections
Although belts and hoses are still classified as expendable parts, their durability has increased to the point that many import shop owners and technicians are now neglecting to perform routine belt and hose inspections. From a historical perspective, belts and hoses have moved from a recommended replacement interval to an inspection interval. This means that, unless otherwise required, there is generally no recommended replacement interval for ….
Snap-on Up to the Challenge with Ford Specific Tools
In its continuous effort to meet its customers’ needs, Snap-on has developed 12 new tools that are specifically designed to work with Ford vehicles. "We are constantly meeting with our customers to learn about what they need and how they use Snap-on tools on specific jobs," said Scott Amundson, product manager for Snap-on. "Based on those conversations and other feedback we have received, we designed 12 Ford-specific tools to ….
Belt and Hose Inspections
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Double Productivity with Snap-on Socket Promotion
Do you own the best performing and most durable sockets in the marketplace? How about owning 24 of the highest quality sockets in the world for the price of 12? If you purchase the Snap-on 12-piece 1/4" drive deep socket set, Snap-on will give you its shallow socket set for free. This "Buy 12 Get 12" socket promotion is available for a limited time and is good on ….
Shop Owners and Technicians Offer Up Their ‘Top 5 Tools’
The readers of TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine were asked to submit a list of their top five favorite tools. Here is a sampling of some of the responses that were received ….
Michael Papadopoulos, Mike’s Imported Car Clinic
Michael Papadopoulos, president Mike’s Imported Car Clinic Naperville, IL Tracerline — Ease of detection of old leak. Vacula — Makes bleeding easy and effortless. OTC Code and Reset Retriever GearWrench Tools — Turning precision. Snap-on Air Wrench — Good torque and easy on your hands.