Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
Stop beating your sockets to death.
Learn about a shop that’s making Jeeps all they can be.
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
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Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced everything from groundbreaking supercars to beloved city vehicles.
A Facebook reel that applies a psychological model to wrenching.
I’m a slow learner. Don’t be like me.
They’re real important for two separate reasons.
Do you have a toolbox ready to go for repairs on the road? What do you keep in it?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Do you lubricate the threads on spark plugs before installing them? Should you? Pete Meier explains the finer points of spark plug lube application for best results and OE service procedure compliance.
Putting up freight and pulling orders is more than busywork. It’s tuition.
Demagnetizers demystified.
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
The essential unit of automotive power has an unexpected history.
It’s been asked of every new mechanic for more than a century. Does it matter in 2025?
Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.
Once the most basic of circuits, the humble lamp has also progressed.
