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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Transit 150 Alternator Overcharging

July 12, 2024
A customer brought their 2016 Ford Transit into an auto shop with multiple warning lights on.
Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Carbyne Tools 50-pc Master Torx Bit Socket Set

July 12, 2024
Reviewed by Benedict Grubner, technician at Mercedez-Benz of Burlington in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Ram diesel lacks power- MIL on

July 5, 2024
The owner of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic took their car into the shop, truck lacked overall power and MIL was on.
Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Forester troubles- long crank time, intermittent stalling, MIL on

July 3, 2024
Client brought their 2018 Subaru Forester in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.
E. Markham
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Up and coming from Milwaukee Tool

July 2, 2024
An exclusive look at new products from Milwaukee Tool's 2024 Pipeline event.
Photo courtesy of Mastercool
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Up Close: Mastercool COMMANDER2100

June 20, 2024
The COMMANDER2100 features a 10" color touchscreen command center.
Photo courtesy of Tool Aid
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Up Close: Tool Aid In-Line Wire Stripper

June 14, 2024
Automatically adjusts to strip 8-30 AWG PVC insulated wire.
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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Corolla MIL on – DTC P0441

June 11, 2024
Customer's 2018 Toyota Corolla had an illuminated malfunction indicator light, but car ran fine.
Photo courtesy of Ross Colket
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My team’s journey into the ADAS industry

June 11, 2024
When repairing vehicles, make sure you know the correct manufacturer's repair procedure. Not knowing the right repair procedure could be the difference in winning or losing a ...
Photo courtesy of Oasis Scientific
Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Oasis Scientific Vividia TC-256T10 Thermal Imaging Camera

June 10, 2024
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Oakland Park, Florida.
Photo courtesy of Gerald Dahlin
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Big-Time Boxes: Gerald Dahlin, Snap-on

June 10, 2024
Technician Gerald Dahlin made sure his toolbox had plenty of storage space for his tools, but first, it needed to be red.
Photo courtesy of Foxwell
Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Foxwell TS5000

June 7, 2024
Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Bear, Delaware.
Photo courtesy of Ledlenser
Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Ledlenser AF4R Work Area Light

June 6, 2024
Reviewed by Jaime Lazarus, retired technician from Ocala, Florida.
Photo from SUNEX Tools
Tool Reviews

Tool Review: SUNEX 1/4" Air Blow Gun Kit

June 5, 2024
Reviewed by Brin Kline, president-technician at Assured Auto Works in Melbourne, Florida.