The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
You can’t sell what you don’t understand.
A fluid transfer pump is the cleanest and easiest way to fill a differential, transmission or transfer case with its necessary fluid.
Formal education teaches you theory and the real world teaches you the rest.
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Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.
Powerful tools—if you know how to use ‘em.
Smokin’ tires and smokin’ stacks!
You know what bump steer is. Where does it originate?
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These ubiquitous stickers have a longer history than most people may think.
When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.
It isn’t the “registration and insurance card box,” after all.
What do you check during drum brake service?
These simple tools can be worth their weight in gold if you know how to use ‘em.
There’s two ways to use tire mounting compound.
Get up to speed on a safety feature not often seen in the United States.
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