With Honda becoming one of the most popular vehicle makes in North America, Snap-on has developed 10 Honda-specific tools that will help service technicians take advantage of the service opportunities afforded by the ever-growing Honda vehicle population.
“The Honda Accord and the Honda Civic were two of the top five top-selling cars in the United States last year so we know service technicians are going to see an increase in the number of Hondas coming in for service for many years to come,” said Scott Amundson, product manager for Snap-on. “These Snap-on Honda-specific tools will help service technicians perform Honda-related repair jobs faster, leading to improved productivity, which in turn leads to more business, and we know there is nothing service providers like more than added business.”
The Snap-on Honda Job Challenge tools include:
• 3/8” Drive Short 3 Phillips Socket Driver (FPS32E) – The FPS32E is perfect for high torque application on Honda brake drums and rotors.
• Honda Oil Filler (OFHON33) – Prevents any unwanted mess as the OFHON33 fastens and seals onto the filler neck with Hondas that have an oil filler with a threaded oil filler cap (i.e. threaded oil fillers found on Honda Accord, Civic, Element, Fit and S2000).
• Shielded Oxygen Sensor Wrench with Bent and Flex Handle (22mm) (SWR4) – Depth of socket and wall diameter of socket are critical for the limited space inside the heat shield. Will remove oxygen and air/fuel sensors on 2006 and later Hondas.
• Five-Piece Stubby Universal Torx Set 1/4 Drive (105TUTX) – The stubby torx set is perfect for working in tight areas. The T30 is ideal for Honda airbag control module inside passenger compartment of dashboard.
• Fine Tooth Ratcheting Belt Tensioning Wrench Set (YA9350B) – Allows direct access to belt tensioners without having to remove engine accessories or frame components. Covers almost 90 percent of all vehicles equipped with spring loaded serpentine belt tensioners.
• Honda Bushing Tool Front Lower Compliance Bushing (YA6810) – For removal of the front lower control arm compliance bushing, both 65 mm and 74 mm sizes, found on many Hondas. The YA6810 will save over one hour (30 minutes per side). Also, no press is required and the YA6810 will both remove and install.
• Honda Harmonic Dampener Pulley Holding Tool (YA6010A) – The YA6010A saves time during the removal and installation of the crank bolt on most Honda engines. The YA6010A prevents the pulley from rotating when removing/installing the pulley bolt.
• 10-Piece Terminal Release Tool Set (SGTT110) – Applications include the Honda powertrain control modules and open connector clips and side of clips.
• 4” Long 12-point 1/2” Square Drive Head Bolt Socket (12mm) (S6194) – This head bolt socket will work on Hondas with 12 mm head bolts where the four-inch length reaches past cam and rocker assembly to service head bolts. Thin profile socket and shank will reach through access hole and past overhead camshaft.
• Honda Ball Joint Adaptor Set (BJP1HONDA) – The BJP1HONDA two-piece adaptor set is to be used with the BJP1 master ball joint set to service lower and upper ball joints on Hondas from 1997 to 2008.
Customers can find out more about the Snap-on Honda Challenge tools by contacting their local Snap-on franchisee, visiting www.snapon.com/hondachallenge or by calling toll free 877-SNAPON-2 (877-762-7662).
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