Chefs know a helpful hack to keep spaghetti from falling out of an opened bag, and the same idea happens to work perfectly for zip ties. Give it a try next time you have a pack of zip ties that doesn’t have a resealable closure.
Props to second place, too.
Are they C-clamps or G-clamps?
The truck and SUV have never been more prolific than they are today. Learn when to sell each type of these tires.
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Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to cause an oil leak? Our technicians have the answer.
Spoiler alert: be careful running it through the car wash.
Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt.
Throw a set of these resettable “fuses” in your toolbox.
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Resistance is futile.
DEF is easy to contaminate, and fortunately, it’s also easy to test. Check to be sure that your customers’ DEF is up to spec with these simple tests.
In this challenge, techs and DIYers get as close as possible to a target final pressure to see who’s got the best skills and strategies at the tire machine.
A few things to bear in mind considering the increased wear on tires.
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to require a separate gasket for installation?
What do you check during drum brake service?
These simple tools can be worth their weight in gold if you know how to use ‘em.
Any auto repair shop worth its salt has at least one welding rig to handle all kinds of jobs.
