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Should I Buy a Bidirectional Scanner?
Automotive technician jobs require mechanics to use bidirectional scanner to take as well as input information when diagnosing car problems.
10 Best Automotive Scanners
Automotive scanners are a great tool to get quick diagnostics on a car. The Donop Professional U480 can help you troubleshoot issues on the road.
What Special Tools Are Needed to Service Hoses in a Car?
Automotive technician jobs require tools for repairing or replacing car hoses. Crimp clamp tools and special hose pliers will make hose jobs easier.
The Best Tool For Car Mechanics to Check Evaporative Emissions Leaks
Automotive technician jobs require tools for checking evaporative emissions leaks. Mac Tools has a handy diagnostic and testing smoke machine kit.
10 Expensive Automotive Tools Worth the Investment
For a mechanic, tools are an investment to perform quality jobs. Milwaukee's impact wrench is convenient to use for essential mechanical tasks.
The Best Tool to Heat Up Rusted or Seized Parts
A micro torch is a great addition to a mechanic's tool box. It can clean rust that has built up in various parts of a car.
Industry News for Automotive Techs: September 17-23
Michigan is sued over dealer licenses, new self-driving car policies, introduction to ADAS diagnosis, and Tesla safety concerns are the top stories.
5 Essential Items to Keep In Your Car
A first aid kit, jumper cables, a tool kit, a flashlight, and a spare fuel can are five of the most important things you should keep in your car.
Is It Time to Upgrade Your OBD Scanner?
Automotive technician jobs require OBD scanners. Use yours when a problem is obvious to check if you need to upgrade your Onboard Diagnostics scanner.
How to Maintain Automotive Hand Tools
Automotive technicians take good care of automotive hand tools to stay safe and save money. Keep parts clean and in working order to maintain tools.
10 Best Brands for Automotive Tool Sets
Automotive technician jobs require a good set of tools. Craftsman, Makita, and Husky are some of the best brands that sell quality mechanic tools.
What Special Tools Are Needed to Service Hoses in a Car?
Automotive technician jobs require tools for repairing or replacing car hoses. Crimp clamp tools and special hose pliers will make hose jobs easier.
What Special Tools Are Needed to Service Hoses in a Car?
Automotive technician jobs require tools for repairing or replacing car hoses. Crimp clamp tools and special hose pliers will make hose jobs easier.
How to Use a Ratchet on a Car
Ratchets are hand-held mechanic tools used with sockets to remove or tighten bolts or lug nuts. Ratchets use leverage in a free-spinning motion.
Industry News for Automotive Techs: October 15-21
This week: home-brewed autonomous car, sneak peek at future Jeeps, scheming car hackers, Ram's off-road TRX concept, new turbo test kit from Lisle.
Industry News for Automotive Techs: September 24-30
Uber enters trucking market, Land Rover takes autonomous off road, and VW introduces a long range electric concept.
Should I Buy Electric Automotive Power Tools?
Automotive technician jobs require electric power tools, which are user-friendly and easy to transport, but can be expensive.
What Type of Scanner Should I Buy?
Automotive technician jobs require OBD scanners. Live data, Mode 08-capable, and heavy-duty scanners take the guess work out of diagnosing cars.
How to Maintain Automotive Power Tools
Automotive technicians take care of power tools to save money. Check for dirt and debris and change filters and oil regularly to maintain longevity.
The Best Tool to Scan for Extra Diagnostic Capabilities
Scan tools help mechanics quickly figure out what issues are present in a vehicle. Snap-On's Versus lets technicians look at several areas at a time.

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Oil filter is stuck on!
Hi there. You will have to get a chisel and hammer and tap (with a good amount of force, but not to damage anything) on the oil filter to break it loose on the engine and then screw it off....
I have to replace my IAC valve myself but don't know how to go about it.
Hi there. You will need the basic hand tools to remove engine accessories to access the IAC (Idle Air Control) Valve. The valve is located on the throttle body and is held on with either Allen head screws or Torx...
It is possible to bring all of your tools by motorcycle? If yes, how?
If you have a powerful enough motorcycle, you can probably pull a small trailer with tools behind it. This also depends on the level of mechanic. A beginning mechanic with few tools may be able to carry everything in saddle...
How do I remove a CV axle that is stuck in the transmission?
If the CV axle is stuck in the transmission it will likely need to be removed using a bit of force and the correct tool. If you cannot pull the axle out with your hands, then an axle removal tool,...
What tools do I need to rebuild my engine?
The list of the tools (both basic and specialized) that would be needed to remove and completely overhaul this engine should be listed in a repair manual or you can read our comprehensive article on how to rebuild a car...
Obd scan tool is not reading. Car wont start. An battery keeps dying. New battery
Check fuse number 11 in fuse box to see if it is blown. Check all fuses in engine and interior fuse boxes for any blown ones. You may need to try disconnecting the engine control module and reconnecting it with...
Advice on buying a scan tool
No, I can't think of one that would go for under 500 dollars. If you are talking about the ones that are bi-directional and have a built-in scope, these things start at 1,500 up to 12,000 dollars. For the scopes,...
What Specialty Tools Are Needed for Servicing Engine Hoses?
You need a minimal number of tools to service the hoses on your vehicle. The very first thing you need is a container to hold all of the coolant that you will drain from the cooling system of your car....
What Specialty Tools Are Needed for Servicing Engine Hoses?
You need a minimal number of tools to service the hoses on your vehicle. The very first thing you need is a container to hold all of the coolant that you will drain from the cooling system of your car....
Best AutoZone and Advance Autoparts tools
They sell various tools. Go there and see what warranty they have. It's not going to be like mine--mine is a top-notch, professional one. I didn't pay 9000 buck for it. I got it for free because I used it...
Alternator needs changed out. What tools is best for this?
To remove the alternator to your vehicle, you will need a serpentine belt tool (or a breaker bar 1/2 inch drive), a 3/8 drive socket set with a ratchet, and a medium side pry bar to help remove the alternator...
We are replacing rhe water pump and the special tool is not working it just keeps slipping the water pump is very rusty need help
The replacement of the water pump on your vehicle is more complex than the average vehicle and does require a special GM tool (J 38816-A Water Pump Remover & Installer), therefore if you desire you can request that a certified...
If I want to do most maintenance / fix most problems myself, what tools should I buy?
When it comes to servicing vehicles there are going to be many types of tools that will be needed. If you want to start servicing your own vehicle there is not any one mechanics tool set out there that will...
What tool is needed to open the bleeder valve on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler's clutch slave cylinder?
You should have a small Allen type of screw bleeder on the top side of the slave cylinder that needs to be turned loose counter clockwise until the fluid pressure is released and the shaft can be pushed back and...
Tools needed to change rear brake cylinder
To replace the brake cylinders (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-master-cylinder-replacement), you will need a brake pliers and brake spoon. To bleed the brakes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/bleed-brakes) you will need a manual brake bleeder tool. The rest is going to be regular metric hand tools. Make sure...
belts could not be changed because they couldn't not be removed by mechanic
Nissan and Infiniti vehicles usually require you to adjust two different bolts to remove the belt. The two bolts are the lock bolt and the adjustment bolt. These bolts are usually located on the power steering pump or the alternator....
What Specialty Tools Are Needed for Servicing Engine Hoses?
You need a minimal number of tools to service the hoses on your vehicle. The very first thing you need is a container to hold all of the coolant that you will drain from the cooling system of your car....
What Specialty Tools Are Needed for Servicing Engine Hoses?
You need a minimal number of tools to service the hoses on your vehicle. The very first thing you need is a container to hold all of the coolant that you will drain from the cooling system of your car....
Recommendation about welding truck floor pans
It used to be very expensive to get a really good welding machine. I use one of these Mig welders that use an inert gas. I bought a decent one for about 400 dollars. They are really good for welding...
Snap-on tools vs. HF and Craftsman tools
People have this image about mechanics and a lot of mechanics, if they’ve been there too long, sometime will get snobby and say “I only use Snap-on tools.” I have all kinds of tools. Since I’m a famous mechanic, people...

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