Ron Dillingham, The Car Store
Ron Dillingham, Shop Foreman The Car Store Norwich, VT Snap-on 3/8” Air Ratchet — Plenty of power, very reliable. Hunter’s B400 — Great tool for upselling alignments. When used properly, it’s very reliable. Hunter Wheel Balancer (GSP 9700) — The Road Force Tire Balancer takes all the guesswork out of all tire concerns. Snap-on
Scott Morgan, Monro Muffler & Brake
Scott Morgan Monro Muffler & Brake #58 Kenmore, NY Snap-on IM6500 Impact Gun – "Quiet strength" Snap-on Long-Handle Ratchet – Great for oil changes. 3/4” Wrench – To get at the spark plugs on GM S10Es. Angled Air Grinder – Cleaning rims and patching tires. Mac Tools EM710 DVOM – For troubleshooting harnesses.
Mike Sater, B&D Auto Service Center, Inc.
Mike Sater B&D Auto Service Center, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Snap-on Cordless 3/8” Drive Impact Wrench Power Probe III with Voltmeter Snap-on Roundhead Flex Ratchet Rotary Lift Asymmetric Lift Ingersoll Rand Composite Gun
Industry Review: Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pioneering Anti-Lock Brake System
Bosch is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the pioneering automotive anti-lock braking system (ABS), a landmark contribution to driving safety. Bosch first introduced its first system in 1978. Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems. Today, nearly 75 percent
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 ….