German-Engineered Rodcraft Pneumatic Tool Brand Comes to U.S.
Following more than 30 years as one of the leading brands of vehicle service tools and workshop equipment in Europe, the Rodcraft brand is making its U.S. debut. The German-engineered pneumatic tools are now available in the U.S. exclusively through industry-leading online automotive tool and equipment retailer ToolTopia.com ….
Rust Penetrant Maker Invites Technicians to Submit Photos for ‘Rusted Nuts Hall of Fame’
Created by Federal Process Corporation, the new online hall of fame recognizes technicians for all of the hard work consumers often don’t realize is involved in a typical repair. The hall of fame also encourages technicians to avoid using torches and hammers on "rusted nuts," and to instead use the revolutionary Free All formula to break through any corrosion and quickly free the fastener.
Chicago Pneumatic Encourages Automotive Schools to Enter the T2 School of the Year Competition
Chicago Pneumatic, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative aftermarket tools, accessories and compressors, and Tomorrow’s Technician magazine encourage automotive technical students and teachers to nominate their schools for the 2007/08 T2 School of the Year presented by Chicago Pneumatic.
Wheel, Rotor and Drum Removal
The traffic whizzed by at seventy plus. The good news: The flat is on the rear passenger side and the lug nuts came off with little strain. The bad news: The alloy wheel is seized on the hub and it isn’t going anywhere. Twist of fate: I forgot to chock the front wheel and the
Tech Tip: Uncovering Tire Noise
By now you’ve probably become an expert at explaining the noise differences between a “mud” performance tire and one designed for "all-terrain" use. Tire lugs are dead giveaways. Even someone with trifocals can see the difference.