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Engine Tech Feature: Aftermarket Blocks are More Versatile than Ever

Many of today’s new parts offer benefits not found on the old pieces. And in many cases, those old pieces just cannot offer what the new ones can in the way of performance possibilities.

Two Employees Severely Burned in New York Repair Shop Explosion

State police said a technician at Steyer’s Hudson Valley Automotive, Inc. in Saugerties, NY, was using a chop saw when sparks ignited the gases above a 275-gallon waste oil tank. Two of the workers at the shop sustained serious burns while a third person suffered a minor burn.

Top 5 Tools: Gonzo, Superior Auto Electric

Gonzo, owner/operator Superior Auto Electric Tulsa, OK Tech II — If you are after a complete diagnostic evaluation…go with dealer-level scanners. Snap-on Hand Wrenches and Sockets — Quality, durability. Mitchell On-Demand — Yes, it’s a software company, but it’s (information) still the best tool to have. Bosch Mastertech Scanner — A very useful scanner with

Top 5 Tools: Gary Balanza, Your Mechanic

Gary Balanza, owner Your Mechanic Fairfield, CA Snap-on MODIS Power Probe GearWrench Long Metric Box Wrenches Ingersoll Rand 1/2” Titanium Impact Mitchell OnDemand Repair Software

Management: Extreme Caring Keeps Employees Around…Forever!

Ron and Bev Stamm are fourth generation owners of Fort Mitchell Garage in Park Hills, KY, who say they treat their employees like family. As Ron puts it, “The overarching attitude in the shop is that we’re stewards of the employees and their families. Lots of goodwill comes from that. We pay our employees as high a wage as the market will allow and give them good benefits, time off and a clean environment to work in.”

Bartec USA Announces SEMA Show Special for 400plus

Purchase a Tech400plus from an authorized distributor and receive a bonus year of software updates.

Top 5 Tools: Ernie Orgar Jr., Basset’s Service Center

Ernie Orgar Jr., technician Basset’s Service Center Rochester, NY Editor’s note: Ernie was kind enough to send us a few categories of his Top 5 Favorite Tools, so this month, we’re expanding to include his favorite Brake, Diagnostic, Exhaust and Striking tools. Here are my Top 5 Brake Tools: Mac Tools 3” Encapsulated Wire Brush

Diagnostics Made Easier with APRA’s AutoElectricPro.com

The highly acclaimed automotive electrical wiring diagram website www.AutoElectricPro.Com from the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has recently been updated with the latest data.

Tech Feature: Preventive Maintenance Should Include Checking the TPMS

Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring and sometimes are 12-month-long concerns for drivers – and opportunities for tire dealers.

Tech Tip: ‘Simple’ Tire Rotations with TPMS Can Prove Tricky

Bias. Everyone, whether it is politics, labor, religion, food, whatever, has a bias. Mine is government overregulation in the name of safety. It is with that built-in opinion that I will attempt to explain what tiremakers, TPMS tool manufacturers and sensor makers want you to know about tire rotation and TPMS. The other day my left rear tire went down in an instant thanks to a ….