These handy tools can are useful for all kinds of alignment tasks involving covers, pans, and gaskets.

Lubricant? More like lubri-can. A very cheap staple of most shops, I’ve learned to use it in a few unconventional ways.
Failing to perform these two vital service steps could cost time and money—or worse.
Any of these mistakes can lead to an unwanted oil leak or worse—a blown engine.
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They’re real important for two separate reasons.
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You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
Is your brain filled with automobilia obscurity? Prove it.
Here are a few things consider before taking on work that falls beyond the scope of repair or maintenance.
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What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?
Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.
Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.