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Tool Review: FNIRSI DSO152 Oscilloscope

Disclaimer: I purchased this tool at full retail price. In fact, I actually purchased two so I could try out the version with a high-voltage lead.If you’ve met my fellow Shop Press contrib Pete, seen his videos, taken his classes, or read his articles, you’ll know...

Making custom coiled wire is easier than you think (VIDEO)

Description Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects. In three easy steps, you can make your own coiled wire sections for all kinds of applications.

Choosing the right brake fluid

You know topping off brake fluid is generally a no-no, but when a customer’s brake fluid needs to be flushed completely, knowing what to put in the reservoir isn’t as clear-cut as it once was. The master cylinder cap may say the vehicle uses DOT 4 brake fluid, but are...

ICYMI: Secondary hood prop positions

Today’s article might score a little lower on technical difficulty and higher on automobilia esoterica, but I make no apologies. In my salad days, I worked as a dismantler at a salvage yard. Pulling motors was commonplace, so I learned quickly about this tip I’m sure...

Quiz: Can you prove how big of a car nerd you are?

by | Oct 27, 2022

Is your brain filled with automobilia obscurity? Prove it by answering these questions pulled from the minds of the Shop Press editorial team.

Complete this progression: bumpside, dentside, bullnose

What digit comes next in this sequence? 1, 8, 4, 3...

Choose the correct vehicle that belongs in the following group: 1990 Mazda Miata, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, and 1983 Toyota Corolla AE86

Cummins is to Dodge as ________ is to Lincoln.

Honda's first product was...

A Mack truck with a gold bulldog on the hood indicates what?

When was the first production dually pickup truck with a bed designed for the wheels released?

Which vehicle boasts the oldest nameplate?

One of the following pieces of American currency depicted an automobile. Which one was it?

What was the first production vehicle equipped with disc brakes?

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