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Milwaukee Impact Guns: Mid, High and Extreme Torque!

Milwaukee Impact Guns Come in All Different Sizes One of the unique thing about Milwaukee tools’ impact wrenches is they come in all different sizes and versions making it easy for every tech to find the one that’s right for him or her. One is the newest model of the high-torque 2863-20 and another is […]

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Flir E5XT, Snap-On Thermal Imager Elite or Autel IR100?

Is Snap-On Automotive Thermal Imager Best for Technicians? The difference between a mechanic and an auto technician is often debated heavily. One of the major differences in my opinion comes from the use of technology in order to complete the job. With all due respect to mechanics, and I do mean that because I consider […]

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Do You Need Special Tools For Electric Vehicles?

EV’s Will Soon Make it to Independent Repair Shops With the rapid ascent of the battery electric vehicle in 2023, it’s likely that independent automotive repair shops will soon start to see Tesla, Rivian, Ford and even GM EV’s start to trickle in over the next few years. What started with Elon Musk and the […]

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Easiest Way to Replace a Starter in a Dodge 3.6

Replacing the Starter in Dodge 3.6 Engine It’s that time again. The wife’s lovely Dodge Grand Caravan strikes again today, leaving us and our four kids stranded with a no-crank, no-start. In the past, it was the alternator that failed and left her stranded. You can read about that experience and learn how to replace […]

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Here are The Best Selling LED Kits on Amazon

Several LED Headlight Bulb Kits are “Best Sellers” on Amazon One of the reasons people used to avoid buying LED headlight bulbs was the high cost compared to traditional Halogen bulbs and the hassle of installing them, but with Amazon selling Sealight by Suncent Auto , Fahren brand name and AutoOne brand plug and play LED headlight […]

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Are Icon Sockets Better Than or Equal to Snap-On?

Snap-On Sockets are Known to be High-Quality; Do Icon Compare? One of the hottest tool companies on the planet is named Icon and it’s tools are sold exclusively at Harbor Freight retailers and online at the company’s website. Since launching, Icon has been going trying to go head-to-head with Snap-On as a professional alternative to […]

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Understanding EVAP Systems so You Can Fix It Yourself

The Least Understood Emissions Component is the EVAP System How many times has your check engine light come on for an EVAP leak or EVAP system failure? Problems with the evaporative emissions system are the most common cause of a check engine light in cars with OBD-II or newer. Usually you just take the car […]

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Snap-On Talon Grip; FlankJaw Pliers: Does Icon Compare?

Snap-On Talon Grip Pliers are Top Quality; Do Icon or Any Others Compare? Needle nose pliers and pliers in general are an oft forgot about essential tool for auto mechanics and like many other hand tools, Snap-On sells some pretty good ones. Like most things Snappy though, they aren’t cheap. High-quality tools are sold at […]

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All-Electric 2024 Chevy Blazer- Worth Buying?

Chevy’s 2024 All-Electric Blazer Late last year, Chevy announced the all-electric 2024 Chevy Blazer and aside from how it looks- I wanted to do some research on it and see how it compares to the competitors. I was actually a huge fan of the old-style Chevy Blazers and even Trailblazers after them. That’s why I […]

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Yesper Portable Jump Packs Versus NoCo, NEXPOW?

Newest Portable Boost Pack, Yesper Selling on Amazon One of my favorite automotive tools to review are portable jump starters because the convenience of buying one can not be over-stated. Whether it’s for use in the auto repair shop, to stick under the back seat or to keep in a backpack to charge your cell […]