Top 5 Stories of 2018

Top 5 Stories of 2018

As we prepare for 2019, the editorial staff at TechShop identified the most read stories of 2018 to recap the year. 

As we prepare for 2019, the editorial staff at TechShop identified the most read stories of 2018 to recap the year.

Under Pressure: Airing Out Compressor Options
Published Oct. 2018
Endless choices of compressors from multiple sources can make it difficult, but understanding the differences will make it easy  to determine what is best for your application.

Electricity Explained – Part 1: Volts, Amps & Ohms
Published Jan. 2018
Matt Roda begins his three part series “Electricity Explained” by breaking electricity down into three parts: volts, amps and resistance (ohms).

Maximizing Tools: Diesel & EGR
Published Jan. 2018
Olle Gladso and Sergey Gazetin break down a customer’s complaint of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe intermittently losing power and throttle response.

Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning: Scan Tools Collision Repair
Published April 2018
Joshua Cable helps identify what types of scan tools are right for the job and why scan tools are an important investment for technicians.

Are You Using Your Scan Tool To Its Fullest?
Published March 2018
Eric Garbe discusses whether technicians are using scan tools to their fullest potential and gives tips and tricks to help.

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