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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Strange pinging noise from Chevy Silverado

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 3, 2025
    A customer brought their 2016 Chevy Silverado in because of a weird intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine.
    Photos courtesy of Steve Keim (top left), Igor Polishcuk (top right), Gerald Dahlin (bottom left), and Bob Roux (bottom right)
    Top 5 Most Read Big-Time Boxes of 2024
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    Top 5 most read Big-Time Boxes of 2024

    Emily Markham
    Dec. 27, 2024
    Let's take a look back at some of the most-read Big-Time Boxes that crossed the pages of PTEN in 2024.
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    Up Close: Streamlight Stinger 2020 S

    Streamlight, Inc.
    Dec. 20, 2024
    The Stinger 2020 S offers multiple charging options and a robust design for daily shop use.
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    Up Close: Sensor Tap Series

    Mueller-Kueps LP
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Features six cutting edges designed to make it easy to cut through heat-tempered steel.
    Photo from Olena Rudo on Adobe Stock
    2024 Holiday Gift Guide
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    2024 holiday gift guide for automotive technicians

    Emily Markham
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Still looking for gifts? Check out our list of tools, tech, and more for the automotive technician in your life!
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Carbyne Tools 9-pc Super Short Hex Bit Socket Set - Metric

    Mario Rojas
    Dec. 13, 2024
    Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    Photo from MarekPhotoDesign.com on Adobe Stock
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    That's a wrap on 2024

    Emily Markham
    Dec. 11, 2024
    As we say goodbye to 2024, this issue looks back on products you’ve loved this year, and forward to some products yet to come.
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    Big-Time Boxes: Carl Frey

    Elli Carder
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Technician Carl Frey knows that bigger storage is better when it comes to his growing business.
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Foxwell T2000WF TPMS Service Tool (Wi-Fi Version)

    Pete Rudloff
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Bear, Delaware.
    Photo courtesy of TOPDON
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: TOPDON TC001

    Phil Fournier
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Reviewed by Phil Fournier, owner of Phil's Auto Clinic in Hemet, California.
    Photo courtesy of AIRCAT
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: AIRCAT Reciprocating Air Saw, No. 6355-A

    John Baumgardt III
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Reviewed by John Baumgardt, owner, operator, and technician at Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
    Photo courtesy of Streamlight
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Streamlight ProTac HL 6

    Matt Fanslow
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Reviewed by Matt Fanslow, diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, Minnesota.
    Photo courtesy of Kyle Motzkus
    MIlwaukee Tool Impact Wrench
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    Essential tools for collision repair

    Kyle Motzkus
    Dec. 3, 2024
    A comprehensive guide for technicians getting started with collision repair.
    Photo courtesy of Clore Automotive
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Clore PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Flashing Power Supply and HD Battery Charger, No. PL6850

    Benedict Grubner
    Dec. 2, 2024
    Reviewed by Benny Grubner, technician at Mercedez-Benz of Burlington in Burlington, Massachusetts.