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April 2015

April 2015

More content from April 2015

With the A/C issue on this Dodge Caravan, there was a code U0141 for a loss of communication with the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module).

Battery and Electrical

Tool Briefing: Air conditioning system issues

April 13, 2015

Are you prepared (yet) for changes in A/C service?

Erica Schueller

April 13, 2015

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Tool Review: Hickok COP Interceptor

April 13, 2015

Dent Fix DF SPR67 5594564903801

Self-Piercing Riveter, No. DF-SPR67

Dent Fix Equipment

April 1, 2015

Snap-on 2-Ton Floor Jack, No. FJ200, Video

Snap-on 2-Ton Floor Jack Video

March 31, 2015

Hickok COP Interceptor Product Video

Battery and Electrical

Hickok COP Interceptor Product Video

March 31, 2015

Spec Tools Hand Held Break Bender Video

Spec Tools Hand Held Bending Break Tool Video

March 31, 2015

IDEAL Reflex Premium T Stripper 551af3bf47442

Reflex T-Stripper

Ideal Industries, Inc.

March 27, 2015

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RapidFix UV liquid plastic adhesive

RapidFix/LHB Industries

March 27, 2015

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Safety Equipment & Personal Gear

AeroVent1 Aerosol Can Disposal System

Newstripe, Inc.

March 27, 2015

Electronic Specialties 165 551aede3d293b

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Starter Buddy, No. 165

Electronic Specialties, Inc.

March 27, 2015

AssociateD Equipmen KS400 551aea79ec26e

Industrial Jump Starter, No. KS400

Associated Equipment

March 27, 2015

Skew Products Brb 100 11622215

Tool review: Spec Tools Hand Held Bending Brake Tool

March 27, 2015

Jonnesway 5515706b531c0

1/2" Impact Wrench, No. JAI-1014

Jonnesway Enterprise Co. LTD

March 26, 2015

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Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

CJ500 scan tool

March 25, 2015

Borroughs Automotive Workstations 551468a2a3e27

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

Automotive Workstations

March 25, 2015

Giotto 13 1 5514698833f1e

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Giotto version 13.1

March 25, 2015

LT845 5511d68b79b25

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

Wheel Weight Hammer, No. LT845

LTI Tools by Milton

March 24, 2015

Stark R2 Revolution 55130c9039fd4

Torque Wrenches

R2 Revolution TM line of open-end torque wrench heads

March 24, 2015

Jenny Compressor 551181b502a56

Compressed Air Systems

C-Series line of compressors

Jenny Products, Inc.

March 24, 2015

VCM II Front and Back 57cf1026dce86

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

IDS OEM level diagnostic tool

March 23, 2015

ProTac 1AAA 55130a5226d54

ProTac 1AAA light

Streamlight, Inc.

March 23, 2015

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Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Chrysler wiTech diagnostic system

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

March 23, 2015

Tracerline EZ Ject AC and Fluid Kit 55130d5f5a59e

EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Kit, No. TP-8657

Tracer Products

March 23, 2015

Steelman 96877 bump lite 01 55108c0bcb3ce

Bump-Lite, No. 96877

JS Products, Inc. (Steelman)

March 20, 2015

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Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

geoliner 790 Imaging Wheel Alignment System

March 20, 2015

Chicago Pneumatic CPT3379 BlueTork Nutrunner 55101eb9d4190

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

CP7600 series of BlueTork Nutrunners

Chicago Pneumatic Tools - North America

March 20, 2015

Lista IMG 8485 54f72a1e9925b 55101f3c01058

Tool Organizers

Aluminum Anodized Drawer Handle Cover

Lista International Corp.

March 20, 2015

Mastercool 69788 A 550c242d714df

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

R-134a and Hybrid RRR machine

Mastercool Inc.

March 20, 2015

Auto Meter 100 PSI Tire pressure gauge 55101e450cdf4

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

100 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge

AutoMeter Products Inc.

March 19, 2015

G13 HALF 55101ef8452ba

G13 Sideliner Lock knife

Bear & Son Cutlery

March 19, 2015

SCHA10B 551020068a041

M.A.G.I.C. Dual Action Manual and Assisted Opening Liner Lock Folding Knife, No. SCHA10B

March 19, 2015

VIM MMS64 550b3bbd14829

Drivers, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

64-pc Mechanics Master Set, No. MMS64

VIM Tools, DMCO

March 18, 2015

Lock Technology LT890 550b3a00a9a96

Brake Service and Tools

Truck Brake Spring Tool, No. LT890

LTI Tools by Milton

March 13, 2015

BlueDevil Radiator Block Sealer 550b35623b00c

Radiator & Block Sealer

BlueDevil Products

March 12, 2015

Palm N2 Analyzer 550b3a4026236

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

Palm N2 Analyzer

Analytical Industries Inc.

March 12, 2015

Ranger RTJ 1 TransJak Low 550b3ad41bf0c

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

TransJack, No. RTJ‐1

Ranger Products

March 11, 2015

MaxMe Pten RGB 55105ff27ae94

maxME scan tool

March 11, 2015

Snap On CT761 v2 5500aac23f67e

Cordless Wrenches

14.4V 3/8" Drive MicroLithium Cordless Impact, No. CT761

March 10, 2015

Access Tools Ultra Probe 3 54ff373c23707

Ultra Probe 3 multi-tester probe tool

March 10, 2015

Ullman Devices FL 3SMD 5500aaedd2dc6

FL-3SMD flexible magnetic SMD work light

Ullman Devices Corp.

March 10, 2015

Trusty Cook bossing mallets 54ff5acfd9e44

Line of bossing mallets

March 10, 2015

PBT 71120 54ff59a3b8cd5

Specialty Tools

Metric and Imperial Stud Kits, Nos. 71120 and 71121

March 10, 2015

X-Frame Ratcheting Wrench by SK Hand Tool

SK Hand Tool X-Frame Ratcheting Wrench Video

March 5, 2015

Sandy Allen, National Sales Manager, SP Air Corporation

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Ask the Expert: How do I know what size air compressor I need for my new shop?

March 5, 2015

NEXIQ Universal J560 PLC Adapter 54ff594c62f5c

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Universal J560 PLC Adapter

NEXIQ Technologies

March 2, 2015

John Bean ATC1000 54ff58696f3b1

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

ATC 1000 Automatic Tire Changer

Feb. 26, 2015

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Training Products and Tools

erWin service information source

Volkswagen of America

Feb. 26, 2015

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Memphis Orange glove

Feb. 25, 2015

Rotary RS4 Jack Stand 54ff5a0d5ba9b

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

RS4 Supplementary Tripod Jack Stand

Feb. 25, 2015

Milwaukee Pliers Family 54ff59467325d

Line of fastening and cutting pliers

Feb. 24, 2015

Mac Tools JSA350LR 54ff58ceaa8cd

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

3 Ton Floor Jack, No. JSA350LR

Feb. 24, 2015

Posi Lock Model104 54ff5a099e256

Model 104 general purpose puller

Posi Lock Puller

Feb. 24, 2015

Airsept RefrigerantCanisterOnTank CMYK 300d 4n 54ff5657de285

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

Refrigerant Canister Filter

Feb. 24, 2015

Idemitsu ATF QT 54ff57f4e45de

Automatic Transmission Fluids

Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation

Feb. 24, 2015

Cornwell HEW41003CW 54e4f2a4b254f

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

Economic 1/2-ton Transmission Jack, No. HEW41003CW

Cornwell Quality Tools

Feb. 17, 2015

JonDow TPMS DVT 802 Photo 54e4eaa4cf907

Chassis / Suspension / Steering

TPMS Master Assortment Package, No. DVT-802

JohnDow Industries, Inc.

Feb. 12, 2015

Imperial Supplies lines of soap 54de43b4ef179

Cherry Soy, Citrus Soy and Antibacterial lines of hand soaps

Imperial Supplies LLC

Feb. 11, 2015

CT8810 560c006edac98

Cordless Wrenches

18V 3/8" Cordless Impact, No. CT8810A

Feb. 10, 2015

MAHLE ACX 1180 ACX1280 54dbc1946b321

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

ArcticPro ACX series

MAHLE Service Solutions

Feb. 6, 2015

Airsept HD Oil Injector 54d4ce6acea35

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

R-1234yf Heavy Duty A/C Oil Injector

Feb. 6, 2015

Hunter faster caster image 54d3ed9500f83

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

WinAlign 14.3 Software

Hunter Engineering Company

Feb. 4, 2015

Florida Pneumatic AIRCAT 1055 TH 54b957742e5cc

Pneumatic 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench, No. 1055-TH

AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic

Feb. 1, 2015

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Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

OBD-II Memory Saver, No. 24453

Jan. 30, 2015

Wiha 32088angle 54cfe0e57a200

Drivers, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Insulated 1000V Slotted and Phillips PicoFinish Screwdrivers

Jan. 30, 2015

Larson 69050 54cabb580b422

Explosion Proof Light Cart, No. EPLC-24-4L-LED

Larson Electronics LLC

Jan. 28, 2015

Rotary Lift Extended Height SPO12 54ca8aff3163d

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

Extended-Height Two-Post Lift, No. SPO12

Jan. 28, 2015

HDCODEPCAT1 54c7d48932a8d

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

HD Code Plus CAT, No. HDCODEPCAT

CanDo International Inc.

Jan. 21, 2015

Beta 933 54c7d1b45c3b1

Double-End Offset Socket Wrenches, No. 933

Jan. 21, 2015

Beta 3014SAR 54c7d2239243d

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

Folding Engine Stand, No. 3014

Jan. 21, 2015

Lisle 67300 54c68d09ba221

Tool Organizers

Multi-position Magnetic Cup, No. 67300

Lisle Corporation

Jan. 20, 2015

Lisle 65700 54c68caa8ca86

Specialty Tools

Broken Spark Plug Remover Kit, No. 65700

Lisle Corporation

Jan. 20, 2015

Cornwell HEW41000CW 54be5bade9a82

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

Line of Telescoping Transmission Jacks, Nos. HEW41000CW and HEW41001CW

Cornwell Quality Tools

Jan. 15, 2015

Cornwell of2001 54be5bc33c23b

Line of Pneumatic Hammers, Nos. OF2001, OF2002 and OF2003

Cornwell Quality Tools

Jan. 15, 2015

Electronic Specialties 193 pro kit 54b92ce6b7559

Repair Information Sources

Diagnostic Relay Buddy 12/24 Pro Test Kit, No. 193

Electronic Specialties, Inc.

Jan. 14, 2015

1038 Ring Pliers 54b58b2e51ff4

External Ring Pliers, No. 1038

Jan. 13, 2015

Pelican 7000 high 54b920abdfe99

7000 LED Flashlight

Pelican Products

Jan. 12, 2015

GearWrench 82404 MAIN 54b52493d5f03

Standard Prybars

Jan. 9, 2015

Waterloo PR Professional HD vehicle service and repair 54aef869a5d51

Work Benches and Cabinets

Professional HD Series line of tool storage products

Waterloo Industries

Jan. 8, 2015

Homak 35in SS Service Cart 54b5260a5a245

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

35” Stainless Steel 4-Drawer Service Cart

Homak Manufacturing, LLC

Jan. 8, 2015

Tru Balance X 2756 SB RED brush end perspective 54b91f345d827

Specialty Tools

Heavy Duty Stud Brush, No. X-2756-SB

TRU-BALANCE Wheel Centering Products

Jan. 8, 2015

Cyclone impact to splash goggles 54b949932d5d6

Safety Glasses and Eye Protection

Cyclone impact-to-splash goggles

Dec. 31, 2014

Chicago Pneumatic Workshop Equipment Range Video

Chicago Pneumatic Workshop Equipment Range Video

Dec. 30, 2014

Bosch Robinair 34788NI 55075de4e284a

Robinair A/C service machines, Nos. 34788NI and 34788NI-H

Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Dec. 22, 2014

92 PL2140 54a3272c7df43

Battery Starting and Charging

Pro-Logix 6/12V 4.0A Battery Charger/Maintainer, No. PL2140

Clore Automotive

Dec. 16, 2014

Cestus Rockhard Original 548f4acbc2197

Rockhard Original glove

Cestusline, Inc.

Dec. 11, 2014

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MAHA USA Mobile Column Lifts and Premium Workshop Equipment Video

Dec. 8, 2014

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12-pc Quick Release Drill Bit Set

KnKut Drill Bits & Cutting Tools

Dec. 8, 2014

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Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

ER85 Diagnostic Wheel Balancer

CEMB USA / BL Systems

Dec. 8, 2014

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Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

C71 EVO Wheel Balancer

CEMB USA / BL Systems

Dec. 8, 2014

TECO 48 5489e4c4c3392

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

TECO 48 TOP line of tire changers

Dec. 1, 2014

TECO68 5489e227725af

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

TECO 68 wheel balancer

Dec. 1, 2014

IMG 0449 5476384c14239

DC-1 Diagnostic Cart

Autoland Scientech

Nov. 26, 2014

Lisle Creeper 5466678d9a681

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

Low Profile Seat Creeper, No. 95302

Lisle Corporation

Nov. 14, 2014

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Lifts and Lifting Equipment

CLHM-135 wireless mobile column lift

Challenger Lifts

Oct. 27, 2014

Ace Tool Jacko Floorjack 541b3768c98c3

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

Jacko Transnational 2 Ton Super Low Profile Floor Jack

Sept. 12, 2014

Maxima Ml4030 54109490c4cd6 546cfa9c01b3c

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

ML4030 heavy duty mobile column lift

Aug. 27, 2014

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HighHeat

Aug. 18, 2014

Dale Soos 11623206

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Ask the Expert: Is it legal to buy uncertified vehicle lifts?

Aug. 13, 2014

Mtn5590 Blue 2 Post Lift 11621566

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

Two-post lift, No. MTN5590

Aug. 11, 2014