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Is There a Laundry Soap for Mechanics Work Clothes?

Laundry Soap Designed for Mechanics to Remove Grease are Rare   Its actually kind of surprising that there are not more laundry soaps designed to remove grease from the clothes of mechanics. Although any companies use a laundering service for mechanic uniforms, there is still a pretty large need for laundry soap that’s designed to […]

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Milwaukee’s Extended Reach 3/8 Ratchet Versus Snap-On?

Milwaukee’s Extended Reach Ratchet Better than Snap-On? Milwaukee tools have been going head to head with Snap-On for quite some time in the electric cordless ratchet market and this latest 3/8 extended ratchet from Milwaukee is just the next chapter in a growing rivalry between the two companies and each one’s fans. In this post, […]

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Which Borescope, Inspection Camera is Best on Amazon?

What’s the Best Cheap Borescope to Buy in 2023? Buying a Borescope or more commonly known as an “inspection camera” or endoscope was once something only shop owners or mechanics willing to finance from Snap-On or Mac could afford. In 2023 though, the market- particularly on Amazon is full of these HD inspection cameras for […]

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What’s the Upside? Well Cheaper Fuel, Obviously

What is the Upside App that Gives Cash Back on Fuel Purchases? Well, they named it the Upside app because there really is no downside. Almost everything that claims to give cash back or rewards for fuel ends up having a catch, right? So, what’s the catch with the Upside app? I started using the […]

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Automotive Tool Review

Every Cooling System Tool a Mechanic Needs

Coolant systems can require special tools to diagnose Your automobile engines cooling system must operate correctly in order for the car to stay running properly. When something goes wrong and the car overheats or springs an antifreeze leak though, it can be one the hardest issues for mechanics to diagnose. Unlike the emissions system, there […]

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17 Tools to Help a Mechanic Beat Book Time

Having the right tool saves mechanics time and labor.   One thing you’re going to find when starting a career as a mechanic is that there is a tool for every job and having the right tools will make your job much easier. Whether it’s a special oil filter wrench, a fancy ratchet that literally […]

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Can Engine Oil Get You Better Gas Mileage?

Is Engine Oil the Secret to Increased Fuel Economy? With ever-fluctuating, but ultimately always-increasing gas prices, there seems to be a new way to increase fuel economy being talked about daily. One of the new(er) trends in ways to save money on gas by increasing fuel economy is through the use of special engine oil […]

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Do EV’s Catch Fire, “Explode” More Than ICE Vehicles?

Simple science explains why EV’s can be a fire risk. But it also explains why traditional combustion engines carry the same risk.  People all over the internet are debating whether electric vehicles catch fire or “explode” faster and easier than those with traditional internal combustion engines. A rise in popularity of the topic can mostly be […]

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Read This Before You Buy a NoCo Genius Battery Charger

Are NoCo Genius Battery Chargers Worth Buying? In 2023, it’s easy to find dozens of different battery chargers on the market. Recently, the company behind the best portable jump pack in NoCo has released a line of battery chargers- the NoCo Genius. With so many choices for cheap battery chargers out there, the question is […]

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Lisle Exhaust Hanger Removal Pliers Under $25?

Lisle 38350 Exhaust Hanger Pliers are worth double the pennies. I often say that a tool is “worth every penny”, but in the case of these exhaust hanger pliers I am willing to say I would pay double if I had to. The Lisle 38350 Exhaust Hanger Removal Pliers are that good when it comes […]