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.
Is this the only car part named after an actress?
Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
A radio show that, hopefully, will live on for years to come.
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Salt isn’t so good, but for many vehicles, a little pepper goes a long way.
Need a smooth finish on a part you’re cleaning up with a file? Lemmy shows how draw filing can achieve a clean result with a totally different method of holding a traditional file.
Here are some outlandish—and not so outlandish—examples of mechanic and dealership TV commercials.
Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago.
You don’t need an expensive scan tool to diagnose the cause of an illuminated check engine light.
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Technician A says cabin air filters protect occupants from 200+ contaminants, while Technician B says they protect the evaporator core from blower motor particles.
71 years of success started at the end of the road.
Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique?
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
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.
Pete Meier explains why these single-use bolts should always be replaced for safety and proper function.
Customer satisfaction surveys should be clear, concise, and targeted.
Technician A completed a compression test, noting high readings suggest an exhaust restriction, while Technician B says the test checks volumetric efficiency.
