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https://beadbuster.com/help-me-choose/ I need to replace TPMS sensors in 16 passenger car/CUV tires. The XB-452 looks promising for this task; supposedly all I need to do is break the bead, then wedge in a 2x4 to hold the tire down while the sensor is swapped. Does anyone have experience...

My dad called me and said his Previa was pouring oil. Since the complaint was coming from a person who typically ignores most vehicle issues, it warranted an investigation. 10 months and 2500 miles ago, I resealed the valve cover using a Fel-Pro VS50386R kit. I have a longtime policy of not...

https://www.stsautodesign.com/store-1/c62bvvvn5kvnljso2hkxchdruwmz63 I have been looking for a magnetic battery boot for my Milwaukee tools and came across the STS ones. Are they any good?

These were purchased new. I used the 1/4” drive set once or twice, never used the 3/8” drive. 1/4” dr set: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm. $175 shipped to the 48 states. 3/8” dr set: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm. $230 shipped. These two sets would be perfect for someone who works on Honda/Toyota...

As the title states, which styles are most commonly used for your type of work? I personally use the extra long, Kabo (sold under Mountain, Icon, Platinum, etc. brands) double-box flex ratcheting wrenches more than anything else. I rarely find the need to use any other style of ratcheting...

As the title states, is it sensible for a tech to only use impact sockets for the 3/8” and 1/2 dr sizes? This was a recent discussion over on GJ: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/3-8-and-1-2-drive-sockets-can-i-get-away-with-impact-only-and-not-chrome.526700/ I have found impact...

Honda's older 6-speed automatic transmissions have a dipstick. Easy enough, right? Not quite... A recent TSB, #23-073, states that overfilling the unit will increase fluid foaming and contribute to a known fluid overheating issue. https://www.piloteers.org/attachments/a23-073-pdf.171724/...

I am considering a new tool cart and deciding on color is the toughest part. What color combos do y'all like? In no particular order, I am considering the following: Supersonic Blue w/black trim Storm Gray w/black trim Combat Green w/black trim (my wife's favorite) Cranberry w/black trim...

Friend’s 2013 Odyssey. Found p/s pump leaking. Gave option for aftermarket and dealer, he went for aftermarket due to cost. Installed a “Neodrive” pump from Worldpac. Bled it using every trick in the book. Road tested vehicle at varying RPMs with many figure 8 turns. Ultimately, there is just...

Does anyone have access to the Snap-On Student Excellence Program? Curious how their pricing is on some items.

https://www.audiworld.com/articles/ouch-audi-3-0t-v6-engine-failure-leads-to-37000-dealer-quote/ Not the first time that I have heard of this issue with the 3.0T's. But, goes to show you how expensive long block replacements are nowadays - it's no joke. And that dealer's labor rate is super low...

Any Arc'teryx jacket owners? I am looking for an insulated jacket that provides warmth and rain resistance for a Seattle Climate. I am considering their new Ralle Insulated Men's Jacket, but the price tag is staggering. Truthfully, I am unfamiliar with the options in this market and am open...

In my ongoing quest to add more tool storage, I am in the market for a service/utility cart. I am undecided between one with drawers and one without, but I have noticed that higher-end options are advertising a "fully welded construction." Are fully welded carts much more durable than ones that...

My MS906BT was getting a bit old and a relative made me a great offer, so it is gone. I replaced it with a MS906 Pro. This one is wicked fast in comparison. Auto ID works in seconds, auto scans complete on simpler cars in under 30 seconds. Supposedly the coding capabilities on Euro have...

$360 for an oil change and tire rotation on a ES300h sets a new high for me.

My FIL drives a 2008 Toyota Camry V6 with the U660 transaxle. Transmission Fluid Exchange was performed at 60K and at 90K(ish) using 9-10 qts of Toyota ATF-WS. A few weeks ago, at 152K, I removed the transmission oil pan (for the first time) to replace the filter. This transmission uses a...

I just ordered a bunch of Trico Force Wiper Blades from Rockauto. The 26” blades are of a different design than all the others - they do not have a “spoiler.” The 26” blades were manufactured in 12-2023 which makes me wonder if this is a recent design change. Here is a picture of the 26”...

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=325 Looks like TR did some limited testing - some improvements, but a lot of their findings were rather subjective.

I didn't realize this was a possibility. HF has already announced a Series 3 version of the 30" cart (with improved drawer latches); if this "hack" can still be done, I may have to build my own.

On some items, I have a suspicion...