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December 2016

December 2016

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Digital Edition

Snap on EECS550 570d628c33f46

Battery Service and Testing

Wireless Battery System Tester, No. EECS550

March 8, 2017

Ipa 8090 B Diesel Injector Seat Cleaning Kit Product Case 1 5857f918a19ed

Tool Review: IPA Injector Seat Cleaning Kit

Feb. 13, 2017

Creepex 5626ae0e6d049

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

Speedster Mechanics Creeper

Jan. 10, 2017

Why our website matters

Erica Schueller

Dec. 16, 2016

Antilock Braking Systems, also referred to as ABS, are just one of the many recent advancements in vehicle technology. All late-model vehicles include a MIL for ABS systems.

Addressing ABS issues

Dec. 16, 2016

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GTE SmartSnap 559aa9d0ce8e2

Tool Review: GTE Tools SmartSnap Pliers

Dec. 15, 2016

Ingersoll Rand Power Socket 56e83581c8a7a 5809347ce89cc

Tool review: Ingersoll Rand PowerSocket

Vesna Brajkovic

Dec. 15, 2016

General Technologies Gtc505 570d5ca55ba4a 5808fa3be9550

Tool Review: General Technologies Engine Ignition Analyzer

Dec. 15, 2016

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Tool Review: FCAR F3SG Master Pro

Dec. 15, 2016

NBR290 577bbeb40ac1e

Tool Review: KTC Tools Nepros 1/4” Drive Ratchet and 10mm Socket

Dec. 15, 2016

Matco Stc5 D Bl Product Image Primary Image 1500 58235aad73575

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

Sliding Top Cart

Dec. 15, 2016

Mastercool 4 Rrr Machines 58c306cf3bc5d

Arctic Commander line of RRR machines

Mastercool Inc.

Dec. 8, 2016

Tone Hi Res Torque 0 5845c4f34b1dd

Torque Wrenches

Torque Wrenches

Dec. 2, 2016

KleinTools MM700 57d86d8c87ae4

Tool Review: Klein Tools Auto Ranging TRMS Digital Multimeter

Dec. 2, 2016

Safe battery handling

Dec. 2, 2016

Ten storage tips

Dec. 2, 2016

Knipex Universal Grip Pliers 4014250 58458e30a7d6e

Universal Grip Pliers, No. 40 14 250

KNIPEX Tools LP

Dec. 1, 2016

Ernst Bit Boss 59076f623842c

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

Bit Boss Universal Bit Organizer, No. 5710

Ernst Manufacturing, Inc.

Nov. 29, 2016

Pro Cut Pfm X9 583caeeebc368

Brake Service and Tools

PFM X9 Rotor Matching System

Pro-Cut International

Nov. 28, 2016

Hunter Quick Comp Brake Lathe 583cac1008e6f

Brake Service and Tools

QuickComp On-Car Brake Lathe

Hunter Engineering Company

Nov. 28, 2016

Maxima Battery Operated Column Lift No Ml 4034 Bc 583d8beeedba7

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

Battery Operated Column Lift, No. ML-4034BC

Nov. 28, 2016

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Repair Information Sources

ALLDATA Repair

Nov. 28, 2016

Autel Maxi Sys Cv 1

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

MaxiSYS commercial vehicle diagnostics scan tool, No. MS908CV

Nov. 22, 2016

Product Spray Gel 5706abd115c3b 582e09244009d

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Tackling automotive projects with WD-40 Specialist Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant

Nov. 17, 2016

Ac Delco Li Ion 20 V River Nut Tool No Arv20103 582e1b3034289

Li-ion 20V Rivet Nut Tool, No. ARV20103

ACDelco/Durofix

Nov. 17, 2016

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WTF 4-in-1 ratcheting flare nut wrench

Nov. 16, 2016

Bolt On Technology Jump Start Screenshot 58f62000e0d8a

Jump Start software

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY

Nov. 11, 2016

Nascar Brio Safety Spectacles 5824a9ead518e

Safety Glasses and Eye Protection

NASCAR Brio safety spectacles

Encon Safety Products

Nov. 10, 2016

Makita 18 V Lxt Sub Compact Brushless 5824ea3e53021

18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Tools, Nos. XFD11ZB and XDT15ZB

Nov. 9, 2016

Power Probe Temperature Kit No Pptempkit 5824edfd9813f

Power Probe Temperature Kit, No. PPTEMPKIT

Power Probe Group, Inc.

Nov. 8, 2016

Bar S Leaks Ms 1 Box And Bottle 581215e335fd8

Professional Main Seal Motor Oil Leak Repair, No. MS-1

Bar's Leaks & Rislone

Oct. 26, 2016

Tire Taxi Photo With Tires 58237dd851345

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

Tire Taxi, No. JDI-TT1

JohnDow Industries, Inc.

Oct. 26, 2016

Cal Van 904 Wheel Bearing Tool 58122c9ab2148

Chassis / Suspension / Steering

Wheel Bearing Tool, No. 904

Oct. 24, 2016

Oem Automotive Tools 20 V Max Lithium Ion 12 Drive Cordless Impact Wrench 581220e659211

Cordless Wrenches

20V MAX Lithium-Ion 1/2" Drive Cordless Impact Wrench, No. 24662

Oct. 24, 2016

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Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

F3SG Master Pro

FCAR Tech USA, LLC

Oct. 24, 2016

Mac Tools Pro Eye Rechargeable Area Light No Spl1500 M No Spl1500m 58e2be342500c

Pro Eye Rechargeable Area Light, No. SPL1500M

Oct. 24, 2016

Jet 38 Compact Impact Wrench No Jat 106 581228ea94ea6

Cordless Wrenches

3/8" Compact Impact Wrench, No. JAT 106

Oct. 24, 2016

Jeremy Fry, Group Chief Executive Officer, Autologic Diagnostics

Diagnostics and Drivability

Vehicle diagnostics: Where we are and where we’re headed

VehicleServicePros.com Staff

Oct. 20, 2016

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Freeze-Off Super Penetrant, No. 05002

CRC Industries, Inc.

Oct. 18, 2016

Horizon Tool Allstart 560 Boost Max 3q 58f4ea974c7e4

Boost MAX, No. 560

Oct. 14, 2016

Cat Rechargeable Extendible Light No Ct3115 5823589fa0ec7

Rechargeable Extendable Light, No. CT3115

Oct. 14, 2016

Mxn00420 Hand Held Work L Ight 58235b4299086

WorkStar 420 Inspector Maxx

Oct. 14, 2016

Strut Tamer Ii Extreme With Stand No 6637 St 58235c22552a0

Specialty Tools

Strut Tamer II Extreme with Stand, No. 6637-ST

OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Oct. 14, 2016

Wiha Ultra Driver 26inOne 57ffa45ff1653

Drivers, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Ultra Driver 26inOne

Oct. 12, 2016

JET JWS Series Web Strap Hoist 57ffa4af99752

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

JWS Series Web Strap Hoists

Oct. 11, 2016

GearWrench Locking Impact Extensions 57ffa4eb334e3

Tool Accessories

Locking Impact Extensions line

Oct. 11, 2016

Power Probe Deluxe Lead Series Combo Kit 57fbdd5075ce9

Battery Service and Testing

Deluxe Lead Series Combo Kit, No. PPBC201AS

Power Probe Group, Inc.

Oct. 10, 2016

Ranger Oil Filter Crusher No RP 50FC 57ffa276432d1

Oil, Lube, and Fluid Equipment

Oil Filter Crusher, No. RP-50FC

Oct. 10, 2016

Bartec Usa Tech200 Pro 57ffa29b51a23 594160e2347a0

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

Tech200Pro

Bartec USA, LLC

Oct. 10, 2016

VIDEO: EZ Red Hood Hawk

VIDEO: E-Z Red Hood Hawk

Oct. 10, 2016

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All Weather Seal

Irontite Products Inc.

Oct. 7, 2016

K Tool International Step Drill Bit Set No KTI71233 57ed67e594d07

Tool Accessories

Step Drill Bit Set, No. KTI71233

K-Tool International (KTI)

Sept. 23, 2016

Caig Laboratories DeoxIT D5 spray 57ed76a241f18

DeoxIT D5 spray

CAIG Laboratories Inc.

Sept. 23, 2016

Cornwell 12 pc Metric Ratcheting Combination Speed Wrench Set 57e05aad97dda

12-pc Metric Ratcheting Combination Speed Wrench Set, No. CRWS12MSA

Cornwell Quality Tools

Sept. 19, 2016

EZ Red PG5 57e1371ed089a

Five in One Pistol Grip Pliers, No. PG5

Sept. 15, 2016

Snap on GLOVE308 57ed7efcc18cd

Material4X Impact Gloves, No. GLOVE308

Sept. 15, 2016

Snap on 84CF 57e13663f17af

4" and 6" Diagonal Cutters, Nos. 84CF and 85ACF

Sept. 15, 2016

Pinnacle T51 57daf648b1324

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

3D Wheel Aligner, No. T51

Pinnacle Automotive Systems

Sept. 14, 2016

Tiger Vac Roll Out Portable Fume Extractor for Welding Fumes 57db080c4a9c8

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

Roll Out Portable Fume Extractor for Welding Fumes

Tiger-Vac Inc. (USA)

Sept. 12, 2016

Go Fan Yourself TAZ fan 57d992697d954

Shop Heating and Cooling Equipment

TAZ Fan

Go Fan Yourself

Sept. 8, 2016

ADG rapter tire changer 57d9917b3be32

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

Raptor Tire Changer

ADG Equipment Company

Sept. 8, 2016

Drew Tech RAP Gen2 image2 57cf0e7162ea7

Remote Assisted Programming (RAP) Kit

Sept. 1, 2016

EZ Red KWP2 57d1d3213778e

2-Piece Kiwi Pliers Set, No. KWP2

Aug. 30, 2016

Schumacher INC 700A 57cf0f0144528

Battery Starting and Charging

4/20/70 Amp Automatic Charger, No. INC-700A

Schumacher Electric Corp.

Aug. 25, 2016

Astro PRN1 57bcc0249b91a

3/8" Capacity Pneumatic Rivet Nut Setting Kit, No. PRN1

Astro Pneumatic Tool Co.

Aug. 18, 2016

Ingersoll Rand W5132 5772b64081c23

Cordless Wrenches

IQV20 W5132 Impactool

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

Aug. 15, 2016

1758 57a38b99294c3

Explosion Proof Fluorescent Light Fixture, No. EPL-48-2L

Larson Electronics LLC

Aug. 4, 2016

BAA7 579f9e80b4568

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Volt Probe Accessory, No. BAA7

Clore Automotive

Aug. 1, 2016

Lisle 26330 57878edb893a2

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

LED Continuity Tester, No. 26330

Lisle Corporation

July 14, 2016

Horizon Mighty Seven NC 6255Q 5784e52969c41

Mighty-Seven 3/4" Drive Impact Wrench, No. NC-6255Q

July 11, 2016

Zipp ZIW4510 5783c1cf150f7

1/2" Twin Hammer Impact Wrench, No. ZIW4510

July 6, 2016

KTC NBR490 577c176764d3e

Nepros 1/2” sq. Ratchet Handle, No. NBR490

July 5, 2016

Nesco 5772e35ca1c0f

746XLT Impact Wrench

June 28, 2016

Power Probe PPKIT04 5772e3cf210ea

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Master Combo Kit, No. PPKIT04

Power Probe Group, Inc.

June 28, 2016

Associated Equipment KS401 575af8e855e6d

KwikStart Industrial Jump Starter, No. KS401

Associated Equipment

June 9, 2016

Clore PL4020 5759c2c757b01

Battery Starting and Charging

SOLAR PRO-LOGIX 2A by 4 channel 12V battery maintenance station, No. PL4020

Clore Automotive

June 6, 2016

Power Probe PPECT3000 circuit tracer 5739da8a3c19d

ECT3000 Intelligent Short and Open Finder

Power Probe Group, Inc.

June 1, 2016

Lisle 82200 5734fac076855

Tool Accessories

Super Torx Bit Socket Sets, Nos. 82200 and 82300

Lisle Corporation

May 10, 2016

VIDEO: Snap-on 14.4V MicroLithium Cordless Ratchet

VIDEO: Snap-on 14.4V MicroLithium Cordless Ratchet

April 20, 2016

Chicago Pneumatic CP7545 571790100eb8a

4-1/2” Angle Grinder, No. CP7545

Chicago Pneumatic Tools - North America

April 15, 2016

Mac Tools AWD099 6 570d5da0c2efc

1" Drive 6" Extended Anvil Inline Impact Wrench, No. AWD099-6

April 8, 2016

Auto Meter SPS 12 56fae8dd697d3

Battery Service and Testing

SPS-12 Smart Power System

AutoMeter Products Inc.

March 29, 2016

Aircat 1320 56b4bd3de4f9a

3/8” Mini Palm Butterfly Impact Wrench, No. 1320

AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic

Feb. 4, 2016

Aricat 807 56b4be92577bb

3/8” Mini Palm Ratchet, No. 807

AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic

Feb. 3, 2016

Real Tool Reviews: DeWalt DCF899 1/2' Impact Wrench Video

Real Tool Reviews: DeWalt DCF899 1/2" Impact Wrench Video

Jan. 26, 2016

GearWrench 84927N Impact Locking Extension 5668ac5f68f98

Cordless Wrenches

Locking Impact Extensions

Dec. 9, 2015

Sp Tools Pitman Arm Remover No 11880 58de8a1f63d3f

Pitman Arm Remover, No. 11880

SP Tools/Schley Products Inc.

Nov. 19, 2015

Flitz Extra Strength Metal PreClean 5643b979e0800

Extra Strength Metal PreClean

Flitz International

Nov. 11, 2015

Airsept Hose to Hose Splice 563b8f8e1af9c

Smart Splice Hose-to-Hose Connector

Nov. 5, 2015

Matco mtxtreme 56324ab3cf164

MTXTREME

Oct. 28, 2015

8043 Micro Male Electrical Pin Cleaners Product 6 562fdf8f10e07

Micro-Male Electrical Pin Cleaners

Innovative Products of America (IPA)

Oct. 27, 2015

KleinTools AllPurposePliersWithCrimper J207 8CR photo 5626ae90cab58

All-Purpose Pliers with Crimper, No. J207-8CR

Klein Tools Inc.

Oct. 15, 2015

18700 Color Photo 5771af5e95f2a

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Master Terminals Service Kit, No. 18700

Oct. 14, 2015

Power Probe IV 5489ecd76f892

Tool Review: Power Probe IV

Oct. 14, 2015

Chicago Pneumatic CP7737 570fe15f14e31

1/2” Angle Impact Wrench, No. CP7737

Chicago Pneumatic Tools - North America

Oct. 14, 2015

Larson Electronics EPL HB 100LED RT CM 560571edcbc16

100 Watt High Bay Explosion Proof LED Light Fixture, No. EPL-HB-100LED-RT-CM

Larson Electronics LLC

Sept. 23, 2015

PulseTech SC 2 5602ee0d92f9d

Battery Starting and Charging

2-Station 12-Volt Battery Recovery Charger, No. SC-2

PulseTech Products Corporation

Sept. 23, 2015

ProRatchet 560441d2c6138

ProRatchet, No. PPR5250

ProMAXX Tool by Milton

Sept. 22, 2015

IPA 9038A Relay Bypass 55d228fe850b4

Relay Bypass Master Kit with Amp Loop, No. 9038A

Innovative Products of America (IPA)

Sept. 3, 2015

Hickok 77300 Flex Probe Combo Kit in Case 55e9b97869d71

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Flex Probe Combo Kit, No. 77300

Sept. 2, 2015

Beydler Manibolt Driller 55a7f6b70908c

Manibolt Driller

July 15, 2015

Nicholas Bush, National Sales & Marketing Manager, ACDelco Auto & Equipment Tools

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Brushless motors will become the standard on the power tool market

July 13, 2015

Nitro Tape 553fb46775506

Nitro Tape

April 23, 2015

rapidfix2 555e3c60b1cbb

RapidFix UV liquid plastic adhesive

RapidFix/LHB Industries

March 27, 2015

Sandy Allen, National Sales Manager, SP Air Corporation

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Ask the Expert: How do I deal with water coming from my air tools?

March 5, 2015