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Tag Archives: Tools
Tool Review: Streamlight Stylus Pro USB
Out of all the tools I’ve reviewed, this might be the one I’ve used the most. Advertisements
Tool Review: Tekton T10-T40 long Torx driver set
It’s been a while since I did a tool review, so I figured I should do one that I’ve been using for a while to see how it’s held up. Here’s what I think of this long Torx driver set … Continue reading
Taps & Dies vs. Thread Chasers: What’s the Difference?
When threads get damaged on bolts or in bolt holes, there are two options: taps & dies, or thread chasers. What are they, and what’s the difference between the two? Why do I have sets of each?
Modifying Tools
During a slow day at work I was doing some sweeping around the shop, and on different sides of the shop I found two cut off open end wrenches. Apparently two different techs really needed slightly shorter wrenches for whatever … Continue reading
Toyota Oil Filter Wrench
I worked on Toyotas for almost two years, but now I work on Hondas. Despite this, I still use my Toyota oil filter wrench almost daily.
Get A Grip On Your Exhaust
Just when you think you’ve seen all the cheap exhaust fixes, you find another.
Throwback: Just Making It Work
This week we’re revisiting a post from two years ago. Many times when working on cars we encounter bolts in really awkward locations, that make it a pain to work on. The Toyota 4Runner has a bolt buried behind the … Continue reading
