Crank fasteners are often a real pain to remove. Mechanics with expensive impact wrenches and large breaker bars struggle to remove them—but there’s a better way.

Under what conditions would the EGR system be expected to be operational? We have the correct answer.
Break out your paint pen—you’re the service writer now!
Do you have a study guide to prepare for your ASE exams? Which parts of that study guide do you use the most? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains.
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A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
That old smartphone can actually help when you don’t have a second set of eyes to help out.
Shop Press’ Miriam discusses tasks and tips to maintain a well-rounded shop.
Your guide to understanding controversy and proposed legislation that directly affects how repair professionals earn a paycheck.
Air filter elements come in a variety of shapes and designs, but which one is right for you?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
The right tools will expand your capabilities and help you to tackle more advanced jobs, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.
Proper tooling and techniques are critical to repairing threads—and if you’re a mechanic, neither are marketed well to you.
DIFM customers just won’t purchase this common underhood part.
Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.
Supplement your shop’s oxyacetylene torch with alternatives.
In November 1988, two employees snuck a camera into AMC’s Kenosha plant for a farewell tour.
A little glimpse into the world of making old parts new.
Inspection of a belt goes beyond the old standbys of checking for cracks and fraying.