You Can Tune a Carburetor, but You Can’t Tuna Fish
I don’t know where the term “master engine tuner” originated, but I suspect it parallels that of “master piano tuner” because both disciplines transform apparent discord into apparent harmony. In this day of electronically managed engines, we forget that mechanically controlled spark advance curves and carburetor mixtures don’t compensate for changes in barometric pressure and
Ivan Anderson, Ivan’s Automotive Service
Ivan Anderson, president Ivan’s Automotive Service Edison, NJ My 5 favorite tools are: Blue Point Air Lift Cooling System Filler — This is the absolute best way to fill a cooling system. It pulls the entire cooling system into a vacuum then sucks the proper coolant back into the system with no air. No waiting
Point of View: New Technologies Drive New Tool Needs
I recently returned from Carefree, AZ, where the Equipment & Tool Institute held its ToolTech 2008, a conference that brings together many premier U.S. tool manufacturers with car companies and other interested parties to discuss current and future tool needs for the automotive world. Representatives from Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Mazda, Honda, ISN, Medco, SPX,
R.A. Biby, Richard Biby, Inc.
R.A. Biby Richard Biby, Inc. Tulsa, OK Fluke 87 DVM — Durable, accurate. If it’s electric, this tool does it. Snap-on MTG2500 Scanner — Most universal tool on the market. Snap-on IM32 3/8” Butterfly Impact Wrench — Small, powerful and tough. Landa SJ10 Hot Water Washer — Cleans safely without an operator. Streamlight Stylus Penlight
Jeff Altman, Baja Auto Service, Inc.
Jeff Altman Baja Auto Service, Inc. Cherry Hill, NJ Snap-on 3/8” Drive Flex Head Ratchet Craftsman Laser-Etched Sockets OTC Genisys Scanner Mac Tools 3/8” Drive Gearless Ratchet Ingersoll Rand Thundergun 1/2” Drive Air Wrench
Tech Tip: Front Hub Seal Change on Kia Sportage Models
This bulletin provides information on a change to Sportage 4WD hub seals. To improve hub vacuum sealing during 4WD operation, a new inner seal along with corresponding revisions to knuckles and CV shafts has been developed. This new seal design was incorporated from Oct. 21, 2000 production. To service earlier 1998-2001 vehicles (prior to Oct. 21, 2000 production) that experience inner seal problems, a service ….
Jim Baker, Lost Highway, Inc.
Jim Baker, president Lost Highway, Inc. Kanab, UT Lost Highway, Inc. is a full-service, six-bay shop employing four ASE-certified technicians (three of whom are master certified) and a service manager. We are an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence shop, and service domestic, import, specialty and antique vehicles. I had to think for a while to
News: Matco Tools Expo
A record number of Matco Tools distributors, 90,000 sq. ft. of expo space, 110 suppliers and 170 new products with more than 65 New & Exclusives — that was just the beginning of the 2007 Matco Tools Expo. The annual event was held Feb. 24-27 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. While
Point of View: Same or Different?
This is the time of year when many tool manufacturers spend their weekends talking to an important segment of their business, the mobile tool distributors. I was walking one of the shows recently with a relative newcomer to the business. He lowered his voice and whispered to me, “Why do shop owners let more than
Donny Lowrance, Donny’s Auto & Performance
Donny Lowrance Donny’s Auto & Performance Colorado City, TX I’ve been an ASE-certified technician for more than 25 years. Snap-on MT2500 Scanner — The easiest and quickest I have ever used. I can’t bring myself to trade up; I would be lost without it. Mitchell On Demand 5 — The best information system