September 2020
Top 20 Tools
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Editor’s Report
For 29 years, our Top 20 Tools Awards program has remained true to its roots, even while technology and unforeseen circumstances have brought about changes behind the scenes.
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Trouble Shooter
Engine oil’s primary functions are to lubricate and cool parts inside the engine. It can take on an additional but unintended function if it finds its way outside the engine.
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Foreign Service
Hammering a suspect starter is an old shortcut that poses high risks and offers few rewards. Dan explains why this crude test should be avoided, especially on Honda starters.
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Eye on Electronics
Designers knock themselves out trying to create better cockpit displays and controls. Many work fine in the lab, but on roads that aren’t glass-smooth, some interfaces prove hard to manipulate.
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Learning from (and Avoiding) Mistakes
There’s a good reason why familiar expressions have been passed down through the ages. It’s because they’re very often true! Why not use some of that accumulated wisdom to your advantage?
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NewsBreak
MEMA supports renewing exemptions for independent repair shops to access copyrighted software, U.S. Army to introduce ASE military credentials, IMR releases latest insight on delayed maintenance, plus other news of interest to shop owners and technicians.
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Tools of the Trade
Manufacturers' newly introduced tools, equipment, parts and services that help shop owners run their business more profitably and allow technicians to diagnose and fix vehicles quicker and more accurately.
Top 20 Tools