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Up Close: Mastercool COMMANDER4100 Automatic R-1234yf and Hybrid RRR Machine
Mastercool Inc.
March 26, 2024
The unit quickly recovers 98.5 percent of the refrigerant in a vehicle, exceeding the SAE standards.
Photo courtesy of Tool Aid
Tool Reviews
Tool Review: Tool Aid Sharktooth Sway Bar Pliers, No. 13570
Brian Culotta
March 22, 2024
Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman/master technician at Dave’s Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio.
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Up Close: ARES Tool 3-pc Spring Loaded Universal Joint Magnetic Spark Plug Socket Set
ARES Tool
March 19, 2024
Spring-loaded universal joint design prevents the joint from becoming loose and falling to the side.
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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips
Tech Tip: Unusual fix for Transit fuel pump fuse issue
March 18, 2024
A 2016 Ford Transit experiencing fuel pump fuse issues is fixed by replacing the alternator and fuse.
Photo courtesy of CTA Tools
The Garage
Up Close: CTA Tools 11-pc Flat-Cut E-“Star” Socket Set
CTA Tools
March 18, 2024
Designed for "star" bolts and is ideal for tasks such as window regulator repairs, handling drive plates and flywheels, and working on body panels.
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The Garage
Up Close: GripEdge Tools 7-pc 3/8'' Dr Short Metric RPT Hex Driver Set
GripEdge Tools
March 14, 2024
Designed to remove and install good or damaged hex fasteners found in many automotive applications.
Tool Reviews
Tool Review: K-Tool Professional Necklight
Brian Culotta
March 10, 2024
Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman and master technician at Dave's Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio.
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Tool Reviews
Tool Review: GripEdge Tools RPT Hex Bit Socket Set
Mario Rojas
March 8, 2024
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Oakland Park, Florida.
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The Garage
The answer to the technician shortage
Emily Markham
March 8, 2024
Though there are many factors contributing to the technician shortage, one way the automotive industry can begin to rebuild its staff is through diversity.
Photo courtesy of Corey Holmes
The Garage
The everything toolbox
Emily Markham
March 7, 2024
‘When you work on everything, you gotta have everything,” which means your toolbox has to be ready for everything.
Photo courtesy of Streamlight
Tool Reviews
Tool Review: Streamlight Stylus Pro Haz-Lo Flashlight
John Baumgardt III
March 7, 2024
Reviewed by John Baumgardt, owner, operator, and technician at Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
Photo courtesy of Roy Dennis Ripple
The Garage
Back to basics with brake service
Roy Dennis Ripple
March 6, 2024
Though a brake job isn't anything new for most technicians, it's those everyday tasks that you run the risk of forming bad habits.
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Tool Reviews
Tool Review: GEDORE Thread Reset Tool
Matt Fanslow
March 5, 2024
Reviewed by Matt Fanslow, diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, Minnesota.
Photo courtesy of LTI Tools by Milton Industries
The Garage
Innovation Award Profile: LTI Tools by Milton Shockit Diesel NOx and Particulate Sensor Removal Kit, No. LT966D
Emily Markham
March 4, 2024
Q & A with Jeff Del Rossa, general manager of the specialty tool group for Milton Industries.
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