Electric Power Steering: Past, Present and Future
Electric power steering is fast becoming a standard feature on new vehicles, but it’s not an emerging technology, as it’s been in the field for the better part of two decades. One of the first domestic applications that almost made it to production was the Pontiac Fiero. The 1989 model was going to have an
Make TPMS A Profit Center With Consumer Education
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) started off on the wrong foot with both customers and auto repair shops. Far too many customers came to look at the early high cost of replacement TPMS sensors or the fees for service kits to think that TPMS must just be a cash cow for everybody involved. Those at
Milwaukee Metal Cutting Solutions Expand With 45-Degree Offset Snips
An exclusive, patent-pending spring and lock mechanism allows the user to open and close the snips with one hand, while thumb and forefinger slots allow the user to push through sheet metal with ease. Durable rubber grips add comfort and help protect the tool.
Snap-on Offers 3/8-Inch Drive Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket For GM Vehicles
The removal of the fuel pressure sensors on GM vehicles can be a challenge. Service technicians often attempt to remove them with pliers, which can easily damage the part. Utilizing a socket is a much faster and more efficient approach to removing the sensors. According to the company, the new Snap-on 3/8-inch Drive 27mm 6-point Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket (A227) is the perfect time-saving tool for this particular job.
Snap-on Offers 1/2-Inch Drive Shallow Impact Socket For Servicing Honda And Acura Vehicles
Developed specifically to ease removal of the rear lower control arm bolts on 2001 and newer Honda Civic and Acura RSX vehicles, the Snap-on 1/2-inch Drive 16mm 10-point Shallow Impact Socket (DPSM16) is a durable, long-lasting tool that is heat treated to a lower hardness to add impact resistance and ductility.
Beta’s Minis Go Where Other Mini Ratchets Cannot Go
Beta Tools’ 860/C27 Mini-Ratchet and Bit Set gives you more accessibility than ever before. The kit comes with 25 bits in various sizes of slotted, Phillips, hex and torx drive. The 1/4″ drive ratchet comes in a plastic carrying case and all bits are clearly labeled and color-coded for quick identification.
MountzPro Introduces Its True Dual Scale Torque Wrench
The torque wrench is calibrated in both scales of measurement.
Lessons From A Day Being Out Of My ‘Comfort Zone’
Being under the dash or hood of the modern car is my comfort zone, but it doesn’t hurt to get out of my comfort zone from time to time. You can take those average days in your own little comfort zone for granted and forget there is more to what makes the world go around besides the next car you’re working on. Sometimes, it might take a little nudge from an outside source to get you to realize it.
Lisle Corp. Offers Mini Zero Degree Ratchet Combo Kit
These tools work where a standard screwdriver or ratchet can’t fit. The driver can be flipped to switch from clockwise to counter-clockwise drive.
Take the Guesswork Out Of Voltage Readings With New Snap-on Digital Display Circuit Tester
The new Snap-on Digital Display Circuit Tester (EECT400) has an LCD display that provides a “no guess” voltage value of the circuit and a backlit LED that indicates red for power or green for ground.