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Tools To Service Serpentine Belts

Servicing the serpentine belt on some vehicles is a tough task.

Milwaukee Tool Offers New High Speed Ratchets

The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers up to 35% faster speeds and 35 ft.-lbs., ensuring power that rivals pneumatic.

A Deutsch Connector Primer

There is more computing power in the average new vehicle than was on board the Apollo spacecraft that put men on the moon. That power comes from control modules, sensors, and other components that are linked together—and those links require connectors that can withstand the vibration, moisture, and other hazards without failure. GM’s Weather Pak

Digital Video Scopes Offer Full High-Definition Inspections

Flexible video scopes can monitor, capture and inspect hard-to-reach spaces and cavities.

Be Your Own Lift Cable Guy

We explore how to maintain your lift cables or “wire ropes,” how to look for damage and when to replace a cable.

Do You Know The Three Types Of TPMS Relearns?

There is an increasing number of vehicles that require a scan tool to complete a TPMS repair.

Snap-on Introduces New Trim Pad Tool Set

Remove clips and fasteners without marring adjoining components.

Bosch Announces Major Updates In 4.0 Software Release For ADS Diagnostic Scan Tools

ADS 4.0 introduces many new and improved features, including faster scanning capabilities with Quick-Scan, enhanced European vehicle coverage, access to FCA Secure Gateway (SGW) vehicles and continued free access to Repair-Source.

Snap-on Releases New Tools For More Comfortable, Efficient, Effective Work

Work in the shop or anywhere can be more efficient and effective with the added comfort and strength of these new tools and products from Snap-on.

OTC Universal Cooling System Pressure Test Kit

The tester features four adapters with Schrader valves to prevent coolant spray when disconnecting, while the hand pump includes an easy-to-read integrated pressure gauge and padded base to prevent vehicle surface scratches.

Trusting Your Torque Wrench

The torque specifications for components are much more exact now. Fastener requirements are also changing such that nuts and bolts are more vehicle specific, so there is no more running to the backroom if you need a replacement.

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Lost and Found: When Good Tools Go Missing

There are those occasions when a phone call or a complete search of the shop doesn’t yield any sign of a lost tool. For the most part, you can mark that tool down as “gone for good,” lost to that place where wayward nuts, bolts and tools always end up.