Kenny Younkins, owner
Ken’s Auto Service Center
Akron, OH
While Ken first said his favorite tool is his fishing rod, he said in the shop he prefers these five:
Snap-on 3/8” Drive Impact Wrench
Mastercool Brake Flaring Kit
Mitchell 1 OnDemand 5 (now ProDemand)
Automotive Test Solutions Labscope Pressure Transducers
Power Probe
Flashlight allows users to better see the color spectrum under low light conditions.
Streamlight Inc., introduced the Stinger Color-Rite, a rechargeable LED flashlight that features high CRI light with Streamlight’s Color-Rite Technology for true color recognition in a variety of first responder, outdoor, automotive, and other applications. The compact, powerful new light delivers up to 500 lumens.
The Stinger Color-Rite uses a High Color Rendering Index (90 CRI) LED for enhanced visualization under low light conditions, allowing users to see the color spectrum as they would in natural light. Its softer, warmer beam can help spot subtle details at fire and accident scenes, amplify tracks and blood trails, and match and identify colors in auto and industrial applications, among many other uses.
Steve Coffell, a technician at Auto World in Hazelwood, MO, says his Top 5 Favorite Tools are: Related Articles – Streamlight Adds Two New Work Lights – New Master Series HL1000 and PL 500 from NEBO Lights – Snap-on Butane Torches Offer Unmatched Versatility OTC Genisys Touch – Quick scan, bidirectional control Snap-on VANTAGE
A wheel bearing that’s out of adjustment can reduce bearing life and can affect more than just the bearing. It’s important to adjust the wheel bearing endplay to the proper specifications. If the bearing set is adjusted too loose or too tight, it can cause the bearing to fail prematurely. There are a few types of assemblies, so using correct procedures and tools will ensure a comeback-free wheel bearing installation.
For shops, R-1234yf means several new procedures, a certification and new equipment in order to properly handle these new systems. Why the difference in handling and servicing R-1234yf systems versus R-134a? Flammability.
Daniel Sjobeck, tech Roseville Auto Repair Roseville, MN Related Articles – Milwaukee Provides Improved Performance with Die Grinders – OTC Debuts New Hub Oil Seal Puller Set – Ingersoll Rand Belt Sanders Deliver Fast, Smooth Finish A good toolbox. You can have the best of everything, but it’s no use if you cannot find it.
These sets allow technicians greater accessibility options with a locking extension providing extra security.
Housed inside a ruggedized tablet, Ortho offers a hands-free data lookup, delivering accurate answers in seconds.
The new M12 FUEL Bandfiles provide professional users with control and greater mobility on the job.
This set includes a 1/2″ drive ratchet with a selection of extensions and six-point metric sockets.
