If you’re still using torque sticks and impact power to install lug nuts and lug bolts, it’s time to reconsider.
Why Wheel Fastener Torque Matters More Than You Think (VIDEO)
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Buy once, cry once: Don’t cheap out on these auto repair tools (VIDEO)
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Engine knock – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
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“Can I borrow a…”
I recall being very alarmed at how far the door spring traveled. As a teenager in my first job at a dealer, I was working on a small S-10 truck that needed door hinge pin bushings. I levered that door spring out of its perch with a slotted screwdriver like a goon and...
A visit to Elite JDM (VIDEO)
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Why you shouldn’t throw out zip tie tails after a project (VIDEO)
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