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.
A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
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This British engineer changed racing forever by making cars lighter, not more powerful.
It might be time to rethink oil changes.
There’s two ways to use tire mounting compound.
Get up to speed on a safety feature not often seen in the United States.
The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Technicians discuss battery testing, one says open circuit voltage of less than 10.5 volts indicates a bad battery, while the other says that a reading of 12.5 volts indicates an 80% state of charge. Who is correct?
A Facebook reel that applies a psychological model to wrenching.
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?
Can independent repair shops benefit by offering mobile service to an increasingly immobile America?
Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.
A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
