20 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Receive TechShop Top 5 Tools Award in October
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 20 manufacturers were awarded this honor in 2008. First-time winners include Blue-Point (a Snap-on brand) and Ben Pearson. Since its inception, the following companies have won this recognition each year ….
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 ….
Tech Tip: Gurgling from Heater Core Accelerating through 1,400 RPM
Trapped air in the heater core of a 2001-’05 Honda Civic can cause an occasional gurgling that’s loudest when lightly accelerating through 1,400 rpm with the temperature control dial cranked all the way to maximum heat. Bleeding the cooling system might cut down on the noise, but, in some vehicles, the heater core may still gurgle even after extensive bleeding ….
Eugenio, Eugenio’s Ferrari Service
Eugenio, owner Eugenio’s Ferrari Service Glendora, CA We use the Redline Detection Smoke Pro (see photo below) primarily to check for EVAP leaks. Modern cars monitor for gas tank vapor leakage and frequently log DTC code P0442. In order to determine if it’s a leak needing repair, or simply the owner had left the gas
Ron Dillingham, The Car Store
Ron Dillingham, Shop Foreman The Car Store Norwich, VT Snap-on 3/8” Air Ratchet — Plenty of power, very reliable. Hunter’s B400 — Great tool for upselling alignments. When used properly, it’s very reliable. Hunter Wheel Balancer (GSP 9700) — The Road Force Tire Balancer takes all the guesswork out of all tire concerns. Snap-on
Brian K. Courtney, Allied Fleet Services of Texas
Brian K. Courtney,co-owner Allied Fleet Services of Texas Pasadena, TX There are quite a few really good tools that I’ve bought or made myself over the years, so it’s hard to narrow it down to just a top five list; my best effort follows. The Ingersoll Rand 231 C 1/2” Drive Impact Wrench has been
Point of View: Same or Different?
This is the time of year when many tool manufacturers spend their weekends talking to an important segment of their business, the mobile tool distributors. I was walking one of the shows recently with a relative newcomer to the business. He lowered his voice and whispered to me, “Why do shop owners let more than
Tech Tip: Wrangler Chirping Noise is for the Birds!
The customer may experience a chirp-like sound coming from the accessory drive belt. The sound may become more pronounced at higher engine speeds. Investigation may reveal accelerated accessory drive belt wear even though the belt is properly installed on all pulleys. The accessory drive belt chirp-like sound may be caused by the misalignment of the power steering pump pulley to the shaft of the power steering pump.
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Jeff Hume, John Partipilo, Terry Kirschbaum and Jesse Hernandez CMJ Automotive Addison, IL We went through an extensive study of the tools we use most often and the ones we just like a lot. Our list is in no particular order. Snap-on MODIS Scanner — Helps us diagnose vehicles faster and more efficiently. Huth Pipe
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