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LT-series vs. P-series tires
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Automotive terms that differ in other English-speaking countries
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If you have a soldering iron, you need a solder sucker (VIDEO)
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.