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Tool Review: Ingersoll Rand 1207MAX-D3

Friday, July 16, 2010

I had the chance to add the Ingersoll Rand IR1207MAX-D3 3/8" air ratchet to my toolbox. With a true 65 ft/lbs of torque, it packs a punch, and coupled with a Flathead ratchet head and collar mounted directional controls, this air ratchet has value and a lot of potential for technicians.

Windshield Washer Fluid: Breeding Ground For Bacteria and Germs? Should Technicians be Concerned?

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Could you get Legionnaires’ disease from a car's windshield washer fluid? Yes, if the windshield washer fluid tank has been topped off with just water. In a recent survey of Legionnaires’ disease survivors in France, a connection was made between the killer disease and tight-wad drivers who may top off with just water.

Aftermarket Horror Movie: Lets pray this never happens...

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Imagine LA without cars. No brakes grinding, no starters whining, no loud mufflers, no shrill cry of the impact gun. Pure horror...

RANT: Diagram of a Ford Locking Hub F150

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Looking for an exploded diagram of a Ford F150 or F250 locking hub from 1994, 1998, 1995, 1996, 1999 or 1997? Do you want it for free? Is your hub and wheel bearings in pieces after you took it apart? Well, your Google search has landed you in the right place.

Advice: Five Rules for New Technicians

Friday, May 14, 2010

Below are five rules that all new technicians should abide by. If you have one of your own, please leave it in the comments section at the bottome of the page

New York Times Writes About TSBs: Not your typical Sunday reading.

Monday, May 10, 2010

I'll admit it, I read the Sunday New York Times. Please do not hold it against me. But when I turned to their automotive section that is typically about car reviews and when to sell your current car, I was amazed to see an article listing the some of the most current Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

Funny: Wrong Time to Call the Car Talk Guys

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

This cartoon comes from XKCD and makes light of how some people think the Tom and Ray of Car Talk can save them money.

Longest Brake Inspection Ever

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

32 year for a brake inspection? Hey, at least it is free.

Downtown Wheel Alignment: Shops like this one is why our industry can not get ahead.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

This article in the Times Record News from Wichita Falls, Texas, left me with my jaw on the floor. It is the usual small town journalism that highlights a local business owner to help the newspaper sell an ad. To me this article was more of a eulogy, rather than a positive upbeat story.

Classic Motorcycles on Display

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance announces inaugural antique and vintage motorcycle exhibit.
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