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.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
He also synthesized chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
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Technicians debate using the min/max function of a digital voltmeter to test the battery and charging system on a customer’s vehicle to determine if the alternator has failed. Who is correct?
There’s two ways to use tire mounting compound.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Is carb cleaner actually more dangerous than brake cleaner?
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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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.
Step up your repair game with sensible choices.
