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.
Learn about a shop that’s making Jeeps all they can be.
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?
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Pete Meier explains why these single-use bolts should always be replaced for safety and proper function.
I’m a slow learner. Don’t be like me.
They’re real important for two separate reasons.
Do you have a toolbox ready to go for repairs on the road? What do you keep in it?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Brake cleaner is loved by techs (for good reason), but make sure you’re taking safety precautions.
Demagnetizers demystified.
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.
Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.
Once the most basic of circuits, the humble lamp has also progressed.
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