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.
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
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Customer satisfaction surveys should be clear, concise, and targeted.
They’re real important for two separate reasons.
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Putting up freight and pulling orders is more than busywork. It’s tuition.
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All four cylinders are below specification by about the same amount. After performing a wet compression test, values remained unchanged. What could cause this condition?
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
The essential unit of automotive power has an unexpected history.
Stevan Ivanov strives to give a little-known brand its rightful place in automotive history.
Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.
Once the most basic of circuits, the humble lamp has also progressed.
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There are many types of punches. There’s a reason for that.
