$#&@@!! Gearheads Share Their Most Painful Garage Lessons
Most gearheads will say that the automotive hobby is one perpetual learning experience. And some of those lessons can be painful—yes, we mean that in the most literal sense. So […]
The Distributor Clamp Wrench: A Toolbox Hero for Adjusting Ignition Timing
Even after it’s been properly installed and adjusted, a distributor can gradually slip over time. That means, if your older engine is still equipped with a distributor, you should really […]
Avoid Damaging Plastic Parts & Brittle Trim Pieces with a Set of Gentle Pry Tools, Wedges & Hooks
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Gentle […]
Tools You Need to Assemble Deutsch Connectors: Affordable Options for High-End Vehicle Electrical Systems
Assembling most automotive style electrical connectors requires specialized tools. No secret there. And as we found out in our recent article How to Assemble Weatherproof Deutsch DT Connectors, Deutsch connectors […]
Parts Bin: Add Some Bolt-Turning Leverage to Your Existing Wrenches with a Mueller Kueps Wrench Extender
OK, show of hands: Who’s guilty of slipping a long pipe or jack handle over a wrench to get more torque on a stubborn bolt or nut? No shame—we’ve all […]
Video: How to Clean (& Sanitize) Your Power & Hand Tools
Our tools put up with a lot. They get dropped off ladders, thrust into scorching engine bays, and dunked in an chemical crucible of grease, muck, and goo. That means […]
10 Things That You Absolutely, Positively Have to Carry in Your Vehicle at All Times
No doubt about it, cars and trucks are getting easier to own. Gone are the days of fiddling with a choke or regularly topping-off with oil. And with the rise […]
Parts Bin: Navigate Tight Spaces with a Milwaukee M12 FUEL Extended Reach Electric Ratchet
For whatever reason, engineers enjoy making mechanics crazy by putting critical fastener heads in the tightest, most hard-to-reach spots. But Milwaukee Tool’s M12 FUEL Extended Reach Ratchet comes to your […]
The Common Bench Vise: Is This the Most-Used Tool in a Garage or Workshop?
Ponder the common bench vise. Just about everyone reading this will have one or two of them in the shop or in a trailer (or even mounted on a truck […]
Parts Bin: Performance Tool Fluid Line Stoppers Make Brake & Fuel Line Work Mess-Free
A lot of gearheads dread brake and fuel system jobs—not because they’re difficult, but because disconnecting fluid lines can make a huge mess on a garage floor. From caliper repairs […]