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Peering inside the inner workings of a deceptively complex tool
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Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
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Resistance is futile.
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Stop beating your sockets to death.
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A History of the U.S. Presidential State Car (Part 1)
The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from Pierce-Arrow cars to the Kennedy Lincoln Continental.
Why you should empty the master cylinder before bleeding brakes (VIDEO)
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Check Out This Hacky Diag Tool
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
Are You Adding Engine Oil the Wrong Way? (VIDEO)
Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
Dealers make house calls. Why not you?
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VIDEOS
Why We Take the Negative Battery Cable off First and Put It on Last (VIDEO)
Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
Stress Test Vehicle Grounds
Resistance is futile.
The Tightwad’s Way To Install Any Wheel Bearing Race
Stop beating your sockets to death.