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Electronic Specialties’ True RMS Low Current Clamp Meter Is Great for Parasitic Drain Testing

The 688 features a 0.75″ clamp opening. The enlarged clamp still maintains accurate low-reading capability of 1 mA for diagnosing parasitic battery drains.

GOJO Launches GOJO ECOPREFERRED Pumice Hand Cleaner

GOJO Industries recently announced the launch of its new GOJO ECOPREFERRED Pumice Hand Cleaner, the first green certified product in the GOJO Tough Soils portfolio. The innovative pumice hand cleaner quickly and effectively cleans medium to heavy soils and conditions hardworking hands.

JohnDow Industries Adds The WindStorm Fan Line To Its EuroVent Brand

JohnDow Industries has announced the addition of the WindStorm Fan line to its EuroVent brand. WindStorm Fans, ranging in size from 8′ to 20′, improve productivity in a warehouse or auto repair center as they cool the space in the summer and make it warmer and more comfortable in the winter.

Rotary Lift Mach Series Mobile Column Lifts Boost Shop Productivity

While rise and descent times are important numbers to consider when selecting a vehicle lift, other features that speed up the setup process can have an equally significant impact on boosting shop productivity. Each column in a Mach series mobile column lift is equipped with identical patent-pending controls, so the technician can operate the entire lift from the column that is most convenient. The easy-to-understand control panel features an intuitive graphic layout of the column setup with a vehicle illustrated for reference.

Top 5 Tools: Craig Walter, Don’s Auto Ade

Hunter, Bartec and Coats products make Craig’s favorite tool list.

Top 5 Tools: Robert Stone, Tom’s Auto Service

Snap-on and Victor tools top Robert’s top tool list.

What to Look For When Buying a Scope

If you’re in the market for a new scope, Underhood Service Editor Andrew Markel has provided his recommendations on how you can get the most bang for your diagnostic dollar.

Lang’s Specialty Tools Help With Fuel System Repairs

Lang Tools offers two Fuel Line Disconnect Tools for 2005-’11 Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles. Both tools work on type 1 or type 2 fuel line disconnects on fuel or vapor system lines.

Snap-on Offers Free MODIS Ultra Training Solutions Modules on its Website

The 10 modules are designed to help technicians, from rookies to seasoned diagnostic specialists, navigate the features and functionality of this new multifunction tool that includes a fully integrated scan tool, lab scope, vehicle-specific communication software and expert information resources all in one diagnostic tool.

OTC To Host Webinar On Diagnostic Tools, Give Away Encore Diagnostic System

With a variety of scan tools on the market in a wide range of prices, choosing the right tool can help enhance a technician’s productivity and save money. Choosing the wrong tool, however, can be a costly investment that a tech may never fully realize. To help make the right purchase, OTC will host a free webinar for North America on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. EST to answer questions and help technicians decide what level of scan tool is best for them.

Scenes from the 2014 Matco Tools Tool Expo

The 2014 Matco Tools Tool Expo is happening in San Antonio, TX. At the Expo, the company announced that it will be expanding its growing line of diagnostic products with the launch of two Android operating system tablets.

Matco Tools Expands Diagnostic Family With Two New Products

As part of Matco Tools’ mission to continue providing the most innovative tools on the market, the company announced at its distributor expo that it will be expanding its growing line of diagnostic products with the launch of Maximus 2.0 and maxGO.