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4 // Pulling Codes Carlton Banks investigates a P1345 code — CMP Sensor Circuit Malfunction — in a 2000 Mazda Protege.
8 // Liquid Tools Babcox Media Technical Contributor Gary Goms recommends that for maximum productivity, every shop should have at least a small working inventory of these diverse kinds of automotive chemicals.
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EDITOR’SNOTES The 2013 Equipment, Tools & Supplies Directory and Buyer’s Guide ou’d think after the holidays we’d slow down a bit and take it easy in January, right? Just the opposite! This magazine is chock-full of information, and it’s one you’ll want to keep around for a while. Inside you’ll not only find our regular features and columns, such as Pulling Codes and the “Liquid Tools” articles, but also our annual Equipment, Tools & Supplies Directory and Buyer’s Guide. We work hard to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, and continually update and add to our online guide at TechShopMag.com.
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Top 5 Tools Award Be sure to check out our 2012 Top 5 Tool Award winners as well. These winning companies are chosen by you, our readers, who have taken the time to write in and tell us which tools you love and why. We reward those companies with our cool Top 5 Tools statue, and we reward those who’ve written with a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift card. See this year’s winners and the award on page 37. Note the
companies with asterisks next to their names — they’ve won a Top 5 Tool award each year we’ve presented them. Pretty impressive!
There’s an App…Continued In February, I’ll give you the list of smartphone apps that readers have sent to me (as discussed in my December column). We’re still compiling the list, but you’ll have it before you know it. TS
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PULLING CODES Top EPA Codes
This One Didn’t Go ‘Zoom Zoom’! The Story of P1345
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his article will document the P1345 code — CMP Sensor Circuit Malfunction. This is a code that involves the cam sensor input to the PCM. In many situations, one may be tempted to replace the cam sensor right away. This article will attempt to provide a possible plan of attack. I have found through my research that while all of the car manufacturers appear to have similar logic as to how these systems may work, keep in mind you must study each one of them in detail for proper diagnosis and repair. This month’s diagnostic journey begins with a Mazda product. There are very good websites that provide examples of known-good waveform libraries on various areas of the vehicle. If you are interested in reviewing it, you can contact me at carlton196100@yahoo.com and I will provide additional information on it. Our subject vehicle is a 2000 Mazda Protégé (Photo 1) with multiple codes stored in memory. The recorded codes are: P0102 (MAF circuit low input); P0103 (MAF circuit high input); and P1345 (CMP circuit malfunction). The engine runs very well at idle, but performance degrades once the engine rpms increase. Then the technician cycles the ignition key off and then on again, and restarts the vehicle. It runs as if there isn’t a performance issue. After witnessing this activity, the technician replaced the MAF sensor. This vehicle ran fine for a few days, but was returned to the repair facility with the same complaint later in the week. The trouble code chart as well as the enabling condi-
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tions for each code were then reviewed. The MAF codes could have been caused by a) bad MAF sensor, b) short to ground, c) short to power, d) open circuit or e) wires shorted together. These five possibilities for this code are electrical strategies that can be used for any circuit. If the circuitry passes these five tests, the electrical integrity is good; the items that would be left as suspects would be possible poor connections and/or components. Photo 2 shows the new MAF that was
Photo 1: The 2000 Mazda Protégé.
Carlton Banks Technical Contributor carlton196100@yahoo.com
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Photo 2: A new MAF sensor was placed on the vehicle.
replaced at another repair facility. The last code on the list is P1345 — CMP Circuit Malfunction. The technician then erased all of the stored codes; he wanted to see what trouble codes would reappear as hard failures. The only code that reappeared was the P1345. The technician replaced the cam sensor. See Photo 3. It was interesting to note that this is a two-wire circuit. The cam sensor circuitry was tested end to end with a lab scope. The goal
was to witness the cam signal that is sent from the cam sensor and then received by the PCM. Photo 4 on page 38 shows two traces on the lab scope, one of them is directly at the cam sensor (red trace) and Photo 3: A new cam sensor the other signal was placed on the vehicle. is at the PCM (blue trace). The activity of each pattern is exactly the same. There are no shorts to ground or shorts to voltage, open wires or wires shorted Continues on page 38
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LIQUIDTOOLS Automotive Chemicals — Essential Tools for Keeping Vehicles in Top-Notch Condition
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n the modern era of reduced vehicle maintenance requirements, it’s very easy to develop a complacent attitude toward selling automotive chemicals. But, in our current market, automotive chemicals have become far more than just “snake oil” or “mechanic in a can” products. To the contrary — many are essential tools for keeping a modern vehicle in top-notch operating condition. To help you capitalize on the modern automotive chemicals market, I’ll break the most popular chemicals down into basic categories of lubricant, solvent, stop-leak, maintenance, and shop chemicals. While we’ll discover that there are some overlapping definitions among these categories, they will help us understand how most popular automotive chemicals are used in modern, day-to-day vehicle maintenance. But before using any automotive chemical, understand its intended use and related precautions by reading its label and enclosed literature.
Lubricant Chemicals If your shop performs a large volume of undercar repairs, you’re definitely going to use a number of automotive chemical lubricants. A typical wheel alignment service, for example, requires a large application of penetrating oil on the tie rod adjustment sleeves, adjustment cams and suspension attaching bolts. Not only does penetrating oil expedite the removal of rusty bolts, it also allows rusted threaded fasteners to be torqued to specification. Far
from being an expense, a regular-sized aerosol can of penetrating oil becomes a profit generator by saving minutes on each job and occasionally adding hours to each day’s productivity numbers. Many manufacturers sell penetrating oil in moneysaving gallon-sized containers. The penetrant can then be applied with a common squirt oil can or plastic spray bottle. But, if your shop prefers aerosol cans, it’s less labor-intensive and less expensive to buy a case as opposed to a single can. When buying lubricant chemicals, it’s important to know which type to use for specific applications. For example, some chemical manufacturers supply “dry” lubricants that resist attracting dust. These dry lubricants work well for door locks and other body and interior mechanisms requiring a greaseless lubricant that won’t stain clothing or upholstery. Weather-resistant aerosol lubricants are required for applications like shift linkages, vehicle hood
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LIQUID TOOLS latches and truck tailgate latches that are exposed to outside weather. These are generally non-drying lubricants that resist water, snow and extreme temperatures. Aerosol silicone and synthetic-based lubricants are generally used on rubber door moldings, moving plastic parts and other non-metallic parts that require dry, non-petroleum-based lubrication. In contrast, silicone greases are generally synthetic-based, nonhardening lubricants that resist water and extreme temperature changes. Silicone greases are most useful for lubricating small, lightduty moving parts like shift linkages, window register mechanisms, door latches and small gear box assemblies like those found on windshield wiper motors. None of these light-duty greases should, however, be substituted for heavy-duty chassis or wheel bearing greases.
Solvent Chemicals Before using a solvent/cleaner, it’s
very important to understand that chemicals like aerosol carburetor, throttle body, mass air flow (MAF), brake/parts and electrical contact cleaner all have very specific formulations and they are not, in most cases, interchangeable. Aerosol carburetor cleaners are very harsh solvents intended to dissolve the hardened carbon and gum deposits collecting on carburetor choke plates and linkage mechanisms. Throttle body cleaners, on the other hand, are less harsh and are intended to remove the softer deposits forming around throttle plates and idle air control valves without damaging the throttle shaft seals, throttle bore coatings, idle air control valves and throttle position sensors. Hardened throttle body deposits also can be cleaned by using penetrating oils recommended for this task. Cleaning these deposits with penetrating oil might require soaking and brushing the deposits with an old toothbrush, but they can remove hardened deposits without damaging delicate
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throttle body coatings or shaft seals. Brake part and electrical part cleaners have similarly different applications. Some brake part or brake-electrical cleaners tend to be very harsh and will damage plastic electrical parts and painted surfaces. If in doubt about the properties of a specific brake/electrical cleaner, it’s always best to suggest an electrical part cleaner for cleaning plastic electronic connections and other insulating parts. Here again, reading the manufacturer’s label before selling to the customer is a good way of avoiding incorrect and potentially damaging recommendations.
Stop-Leak Chemicals Stop-leak chemicals are generally designed to reduce minor fluid leaks on older vehicles. Because a large volume of stop-leak products are sold to an amateur market, it’s important for you to read the labels on these chemicals before using any product for a specific use. When used as instructed, cylinder
LIQUID TOOLS head gasket stop-leaks can often prolong the service life of a leaking cylinder head gasket and occasionally provide permanent repair if the leak is caught in time. In contrast, cooling system stop-leaks are designed to seal small seeps and pin-hole leaks that develop in radiators and around the external edges of cylinder head gaskets. Because heat tends to harden neoprene oil seals, gaskets and hoses, many stop-leak manufacturers design chemicals to soften and slightly expand these materials to their original dimensions. Applications include power steering, automatic transmission and engine oil stop leaks. Because these additives often include oil supplements designed to blend with power steering, automatic transmission and engine lubrication oils, they are not interchangeable. In any case, using a stop-leak can reduce fluid leaks to manageable levels and reduce the potential for immediate and expensive repairs.
Maintenance Chemicals To simplify, I’m including engine and powertrain oil additives under the category of automotive maintenance chemicals. At the outset, it’s important to understand that many modern engine and powertrain oils are becoming application-specific, which means the oil used in these vehicles must contain an oil base and additive package that will extend oil service life to 10,000 or more miles. Due to warranty considerations, some auto manufacturers might not recommend the use of engine oil additives in an engine that requires application-specific engine oils or that utilizes extended oil change intervals. With that said, many neglected engines might require a solvent oil additive or other lubricating additive to either clean or provide additional lubrication to the engine’s internal parts. Most oil additives will fall into this category and most, when used under these circumstances, will provide a benefit.
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LIQUID TOOLS Other oil additives might claim to extend engine life or improve the lubricating qualities of engine oil. Obviously, I can’t make a general comment that will apply to all engine or powertrain oils and oil additives. But I will say that choosing such an additive is largely up to the consumer. In some cases, an additive might provide a benefit, in other cases, it might not. In any case, be aware that using unauthorized oil additives might void some auto manufacturers’ powertrain warranties. Other maintenance chemicals could include fuel additives intended to clean fuel injectors and reduce carbon formation on intake valves and combustion chambers. In most cases, installing a fuel system detergent during each oil change can maintain the performance of the fuel injectors. In contrast, alcohol-based fuel additive chemicals are designed to prevent wintertime fuel line freezeups. Isopropyl alcohols tend to be the most effective “deicers” because isopropyl transports the water out of the fuel tank into the engine’s combustion chambers.
Shop Chemicals The solvents, lubricants, sealants, adhesives and other compounds used in the day-to-day business of repairing modern automotive vehicles can be classified as “shop” chemicals. Solvent chemicals like aerosol carburetor, throttle body, MAF, brake/electrical and electrical contact cleaners are used each day to clean automotive parts. Lubricants might include chemicals like penetrating oil, “dry” lubricants, light greases and synthetic lubricating products. Sealants might include weather strip adhesives, the various silicone gasket sealing and gasket-making compounds, and thread locking compounds. Other chemicals commonly used in shops might include aerosol gasket-removing chemicals used for removing hardened gaskets from metal parts and anti-seize compounds used for installing exhaust systems, oxygen sensors and corrosion-sensitive parts. For maximum productivity, every shop should have at least a small working inventory of these diverse kinds of automotive chemicals. TS Gary Goms is a former educator and shop owner who remains active in the aftermarket service industry. Gary is an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician (CMAT) and has earned the L1 advanced engine performance certification. He belongs to the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
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Super Concentrated Fuel Additives Line Introduced Rislone introduces a full line of Super Concentrated fuel additives packaged in six-ounce bottles featuring Rislone’s new patentpending EZ Nozzle delivery system that’s guaranteed to work in any vehicle, including the approximately 15 million in North America with capless or obstructed fuel systems. The new line includes: Fuel Injector Cleaner with Upper Cylinder Lubricant (P/N 4701); Fuel Injector & Carb Cleaner (P/N 4705); Octane Booster (P/N 4747); Gas Treatment (P/N 4777); Ethanol Fuel Treatment (P/N 4774); Water Remover Fuel Dryer (P/N 4735) Rislone Super Concentrated products featuring the EZ Nozzle delivery system can be installed directly into capless and obstructed fuel systems without the need for ancillary equipment. Rislone Inc. Circle #52 for more information
New Look For K-Seal Solv-Tec has introduced new clear labeling for K-Seal One Step Total Coolant Leak Repair. “The label now clearly shows that K-Seal is suitable for fixing leaks in the head, head gasket, block, radiator, heater core and water pump casing,” said Patrick O’Brien, CEO. “Plus we’ve added extra information on the back of the bottle to further assist users.” Solv-Tec Circle #53 for more information
New Mild Heavy-Duty Cleaner Provides Industrial-Strength Cleaning Without Harming Hands Armchem introduces Regal Plus, a heavy-duty hand cleaner that washes away tough dirt and grime quickly, but leaves skin smooth as silk. Surfactants and pumice, combined with moisturizing aloe vera and vitamin E, work together to remove grease, oil, paint, ink, tar and more without irritating or drying out hands. This solvent- and fragrance-free soap does not require water. Armchem Regal’s efficient dispenser system utilizes a “bag-in-bottle” cartridge and view window design, thereby eliminating the guesswork about product-type and soap level. Armchem International Circle #54 for more information Circle #13 for Reader Service
DIRECTORY 2013 3M www.3m.com/automotive A & E Hand Tools 800-645-1142 www.aetools.com Absorbent Supplies Plus 866-437-3908 www.absorbentsuppliesplus.com Acme Automotive 732-432-7177 www.acmeautomotive.com Actron www.actron.com Advanced Radiant Systems 317-577-0337 www.cool-space.com
American Forge & Foundry Inc. 518-861-0101 www.affjaxx.com
Atech Motorsports 800-517-1040 www.atechmotorsports.com
AMH Canada, Ltd. 418-724-4105 www.amh.ca
ATEQ Corporation 888-621-8767 www.ateqtpm.com
Amsoil 715-399-TECH www.amsoil.com
Atlantic Safety Products 800-540-4397 www.atlanticsafetyproducts.com
Anglo American Tools 800-AAE-8600 www.angloamericantools.com
Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC 866-546-3588 www.atlascopco.us
ANSED Diagnostic Solutions 646-747-7095 www.anseddiagnostics.com
Autel Intelligent Technology
Applus+ AutoLogic, Inc. 262-820-9672 www.autologicco.com
Auto Body Toolmart 800-382-1200 www.autobodytoolmart.com
ARC Manufacturing 509-244-2730 www.arcmfg.com
Auto Meter Products Inc. 866-248-6356 www.autometer.com
ARGUS Battery Analyzers 401-398-2959 www.argusanalyzers.com
Auto Tool Pro, Inc./Sequoia 310-618-8224 www.sequoia-us.com
626-575-4568 www.airvantagetools.com
ArmaKleen Company (The) 800-332-5424 www.armex.com
Autodata Publications, Inc. 507-285-4803 www.autodatapubs.com
Ajax Tool Works, Inc. 800-323-9129 www.ajaxtools.com
Arrow Fastener Company, LLC 800-776-2228 www.arrowfastener.com
AutoEnginuity 480-827-6876 www.autoenginuity.com
ALC Blasting Equipment 800-253-9726 www.shindustries.com
Ascot Supply Corp. 770-251-7330 www.ascotsupply.com
AutoLand Scientech USA 512-336-5152 www.autolandscientechusa.com
Alcoa Fastening Systems 800-826-2884 www.alcoafasteningsystems.com
Assenmacher Specialty Tools 800-525-2943 www.asttool.com
Autologic Diagnostics Ltd. 877-945-6442 www.autologic.com
AirSept www.airsept.com
AirVANTAGE Tools, Inc.
888-666-4778 www.auteltech.com
Automotive Electronic Services 559-292-7851 www.aeswave.com
Associated Equipment Corp. Alert Stamping & Mfg. Co. 440-232-5020 www.alertstamping.com ALLDATA 800-697-2533 www.alldata.com AME International 352-799-1111 www.ameintl.net
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314-385-5178 www.associatedequip.com Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. 800-221-9705 www.astrotools.com ATD Tools Inc. 636-327-9050 www.atdtools.com ATEC Trans-Tool 210-225-6745 www.atec-trans-tool.com
Bar’s Products 248-634-8278 www.barsproducts.com
Bartec USA, LLC
Applied Computer Resources 800-922-2378 www.bay-master.com
AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools 509-838-4447 www.aircat.com
AVI - Automotive Video Inc. 800-718-7246 www.auto-video.com
Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. 607-756-7775 www.autolift.org
586-685-1300 www.bartecusa.com Baum Tools 941-927-1414 www.baumtools.com Bayco 469-326-9436 www.baycoproducts.com BelAire Compressors 803-547-8155 www.belairecompressors.com Ben Pearson/Quest Corp. 870-534-6411 www.ben-pearson.com
BendPak, Inc. 805-933-9970 www.bendpak.com Bernard 800-946-2281 www.bernardwelds.com BG Products, Inc. 316-265-2686 www.bgprod.com BJ Enterprises 800-457-0749 www.bjenterprisesinc.com Blair Equipment Co. 810-635-7111 www.blairequipment.com
Automotive Service Equipment 800-229-6218 www.asedeals.com Automotive Test Solutions 800-572-6112 www.automotivetestsolutions.com
BlueDevil Products 888-863-0426 www.GoBlueDevil.com
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DIRECTORY 2013 Blue Streak Electronics 905-669-4812 www.bsecorp.com
C-Line Products, Inc. 800-323-6084 www.c-line.com
Celette, Inc. 630-396-6100 www.celette-na.com
Chief Automotive Technologies 800-445-9262 www.chiefautomotive.com
Bosch Diagnostics 708-865-5200 www.boschdiagnostics.com
Cal-Van Tools 800-537-1077 www.cal-vantools.com/
Cengage Learning 800-998-7498 www.chilton.cengage.com
Clean Burn 717-656-2011 www.cleanburn.com
Central Tools, Inc. 800-866-5287 www.centraltools.com
ClearDrain 800-990-6163 www.cleardrainusa.com
BrakeQuip 877-431-0075 www.BrakeQuip.com Bright Solutions 248-614-9063 www.brightsol.com Brush Research Mfg. Co., Inc. 323-261-2193 www.brushresearch.com
Campbell Hausfeld 855-504-5678 www.campbellhausfeld.com/ Car Parts Warehouse 216-676-5100 www.carpartswarehouse.com Carbide Technology 800-522-8111 www.carbidetech.net
Bumper Man Inc. 972-889-1986 www.bumperman.com
CARQUEST Auto Parts 919-573-3000 www.carquest.com CEBOTECH, Inc. 386-255-7090 www.cebotechusa.com
Challenger Lifts 800-648-5438 www.challengerlifts.com Champion / Gardner Denver 815-875-3321 www.championpneumatic.com Channellock 800-724-3018 www.channellock.com ChemSpec USA 800-328-4892 www.chemspecpaint.com Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. 704-936-4111 www.cp.com
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Cliplight Manufacturing 800-526-7096 www.cliplight.com Clore Automotive 800-328-2921 www.cloreautomotive.com Coast Cutlery 877-704-4545 www.coastcutlery.com
DIRECTORY 2013 Daimer Industries 800-471-7157 www.daimer.com
Coastal Boot 800-972-7627 www.coastalboot.com Coats/Hennessy 615-641-7533 www.hennessy-ind.com
Dale Adams Enterprises 330-677-1123 www.bonecreeper.com
Delphi Product & Service Solutions 877-463-3574 www.delphi.com/tools Dent Fix Equipment 310-349-1940 www.dentfix.com
Dent Tools Direct 949-923-9330 www.denttoolsdirectusa.com
Columbia River Knife & Tool 503-891-3100 www.crkt.com Consolidated Storage Companies/Equipto 800-323-0801 www.equipto.com Cooper Tools 713-209-8400 www.coopertools.com Corghi USA 513-874-5958 www.corghiusa.us Cornwell Quality Tools 330-321-8356 www.cornwelltools.com Coseng Automotive Equipment, Ltd. 404-460-8044 www.cosengautomotive.com COXREELS 800-269-7335 www.coxreels.com CPS Products 800-277-3808 www.cpsproducts.com Craftline Storage Systems 800-505-9099 www.craftline.us Craftsman Tools www.craftsman.com CRC Industries 215-674-4300 www.crcindustries.com Crushproof Tubing Co. 800-654-6858 www.crushproof.com Curtis-Toledo, Inc. 800-925-5431 www.curtistoledo.com CustomerLink 866-956-9308 www.customerlink.com Cyclo Industries, LLC 561-775-9600 www.cyclo.com
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DIRECTORY 2013 Detroit Radiant Products Co. 586-756-0950 www.reverberray.com
Durofix Inc. 909-980-3323 www.durofix.com
Devilbiss Auto. Refinishing 419-825-8100 www.autorefinishdevilbiss.com
Durston Mfg. Co., VIM Tools 909-593-1506 www.vimtools.com
DeWalt 410-716-3900 www.dewalt.com
Dynabrade, Inc. 716-631-0100 www.dynabradeauto.com
Electronic Specialties, Inc.
Diagtronics Inc. 310-887-5582 www.diagtronics.com Dill Air Controls 919-692-2300 www.dillvalves.com DJ Products 800-686-2651 www.djproducts.com Drew Technologies 734-222-5228 www.drewtech.com Drill Doctor (Professional Tool) 800-418-1439 www.drilldoctor.com Durham Manufacturing Co. 800-243-3774 www.durhammfg.com
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E-Z Red 800-522-7947 www.ezred.com
EnergyLogic 615-251-0680 www.energylogic.com
EASE Diagnostics 570-587-7080 www.obd2.com Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. 603-893-7662 www.ephtools.com Elektron, Inc. 630-396-6100 www.elektron-bremen.com
Eppco Enterprises, Inc. 216-382-8300 www.eppco.net Equus Products, Inc. 888-466-6821 www.canobd2.com Ernst Manufacturing 877-ERNST-TL www.ernstmfg.com
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ESCO 352-754-1117 www.esco.net Extractor/Crystal Glass Canada 877-628-8837 www.extractortools.com Extreme Tools 630-202-8324 www.extremetools.com FJC, Inc. 704-664-3587 www.fjcinc.com Flitz International Ltd. 262-534-5898 www.flitz.com Flo Dynamics 800-303-5874 www.flodynamics.com
Florida Pneumatic 561-744-9500 www.florida-pneumatic.com
DIRECTORY 2013 Fluid Rx, Inc. 877-FLUID Rx www.fluidrx.com
Gent-L-Kleen Products, Inc. 717-767-6881 www.gentlkleen.com
Grey Pneumatic Corp. 800-826-7990 www.gpsocket.com
Hobart Brothers 800-424-1543 www.hobartbrothers.com
Fluke Corp. 717-627-4352 www.fluke.com
Global Leak Detection 877-669-2841 www.SmokeWizard.com
H & S Autoshot 888-677-3798 www.hsautoshot.com
Hobart Welding Products 877-462-2781 www.hobartwelders.com
GearWrench 800-688-8949 www.gearwrench.com
Goff’s Enterprises 800-234-0337 www.goffscurtainwalls.com
Hansen Global, Inc. 920-793-5213 www.hansenglobalinc.com
Homak Manufacturing 800-874-6625 www.homakmfg.com
Gedore Tools, Inc. 843-225-5015 www.gedoreklann.com
GOJO Industries, Inc. 330-255-6000 www.gojo.com
Hecat, Inc. 800-380-9501 www.hecatinc.com
Honeywell Consumer Products 800-890-2075 www.honeywell.com
General Mfg., Inc. 260-824-3440 www.saftlite.com
Goodson Tools & Supplies 800-533-8010 www.goodson.com
Hella Inc. 770-631-7500 www.hellausa.com
Hotsy 707-585-0100 www.hotsy.com
General Technologies Corp. 604-952-6690 www.gtc.ca
Great Neck Tools 516-746-5352 www.greatnecksaw.com
Hennessy Industries Inc. 615-641-7533 www.ammcoats.com
General Tools & Instruments 212-431-6100 www.generaltools.com
Great Stuff, Inc. 512-637-0950 www.roboreel.com
Herkules Equipment Corp. 248-960-7100 www.herkules.us
Genius Tools 909-230-9588 www.geniustoolsusa.com
Greg Smith Equipment Sales 317-542-0662 www.gregsmithequipment.com
Hickok/Waekon Industries 216-541-8060 www.hickok-inc.com
Hunter Engineering Co. 314-731-3020 www.hunter.com
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DIRECTORY 2013 Huth / Ben Pearson 800-558-7808 www.huthbenders.com
Illuminup 877-936-5432 www.illuminup.com
Hydra-Lift Industries, Ltd. 800-387-5718 www.hydra-lift.com Hydro Tek, Cleaning Equipment 800-274-9376 www.hydrotek.us
JMC Automotive Equipment 877-298-7730 www.jmcautomotive equipment.com
Innovative Products of America
Induction Innovations, Inc.
iATN www.iATN.net
877-688-9633 www.theInductor.com
Ideal Industries, Inc. 800-435-0705 www.idealindustries.com
INFICON 315-434-1100 www.inficonservicetools.com
Idemitsu Lubricants America 310-563-1937 www.ilacorp.biz
Ingersoll Rand 908-238-7000 www.irtools.com
Identifix, Inc. 651-633-8007 www.identifix.com
INJECTOCLEAN, Inc. 915-562-2266 www.injectronic.com
IDQ 914-798-7900 www.idqusa.com
Innova 714-241-5680 www.iequus.com
845-679-4500 www.ipatools.com
JohnDow Industries 800-433-0708 www.johndow.com
International Toolbox 800-567-7764 www.spginternational.com
Josam Products, Inc. 407-438-7020 www.josamusa.com
Ironclad 310-643-7800 www.ironclad.com
JS Products - Steelman 800-255-7011 www.steelmantools.com
Irwin Tools www.irwin.com JB Industries 630-851-9444 www.jbind.com Jenny Products, Inc. 814-445-3400 www.steamjenny.com JIGLIFT www.jiglift.com
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K-Seal By Solv-Tec 609-261-4242 www.Solv-tec.com K-Tool International 800-762-6002 www.ktoolinternational.com
DIRECTORY 2013 Kaeser Compressors 540-898-5500 www.kaeser.com
Knipex Tools 847-398-8520 www.knipex.com
Leatherman 503-253-7826 www.leatherman.com
Lista International Corp. 800-722-3020 www.listaintl.com
Kafko International, Ltd. 800-528-0334 www.oileater.com
Kwik-Way Products, Inc. 800-553-5953 www.kwik-way.com
Legacy Manufacturing Co. 800-645-8258 www.legacymfg.com
LKQ Corporation 877-LKQ-Corp www.lkqcorp.com
Kano Laboratories 800-311-3374 www.kanolabs.com
La-Man Corporation 800-348-2463 www.laman.com
Lincoln Electric 216-481-8100 www.lincolnelectric.com
Lock Technology, Inc. 800-421-7241 www.ltitools.com
Ken-Tool 330-535-7177 www.kentool.com
Lamar Lighting Co., Inc. 631-777-7700 www.lamarlighting.com
Lincoln Industrial Corp. 314-679-4286 www.lincolnindustrial.com
LoggerHead Tools, LLC 708-564-4374 www.LoggerHeadtools.com
Keysco Tools 800-253-9726 www.shindustries.com
Lanair Products 800-562-5504 www.lanair.com
Link Tools International, Inc. 888-433-4234 www.linktools.com
Lubegard, International Lubricants 800-333-5823 www.lubegard.com
Killer Tools & Equipment Corp. 916-988-2289 www.killertools.com
LANKAR 800-446-3087 www.lankar.com
Lujan USA 888-576-4737 www.lujanusa.com
Kimball Midwest 800-233-1294 www.kimballmidwest.com
Larson Electronics 903-498-3363 www.magnalight.com
Lumax Lubrication Equipment 803-548-3000 www.lumax.com
Klein Tools 847-821-5500 www.kleintools.com
Launch Tech 562-463-1580 www.launchtechusa.com
Lisle Corporation 712-542-5101 www.lislecorp.com
Mac Tools 800-MAC-TOOLS www.mactools.com
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DIRECTORY 2013 Mastercool Inc. 973-252-9119 www.mastercool.com
Microflex 866-931-3613 www.microflex.co
Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Co. 800-867-1083 www.magidglove.com
Matco Tools 800-331-2427 www.matcotools.com
Midtronics, Inc. 630-323-2800 www.midtronics.com
Nupla Corporation 800-872-7661 www.nuplacorp.com
Maxxeon, Inc. 877-621-0005 www.maxxeon.com
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 920-734-9821 www.millerwelds.com
Nussbaum Automotive Lifts 937-746-9160 www.nussbaum-lifts.de
Mayhew Tools 800-872-0037 www.mayhew.com
Milton Industries 773-235-9400 www.miltonindustries.com
Makita USA 800-867-8265 www.makitausa.com
Mechanic’s Time Savers 800-824-1834 www.mechanicstimesavers.com
Milwaukee Electric Tool 800-SAWDUST www.milwaukeetool.com
Martech Services Co. 507-843-4700 www.breathingsystems.com
Mechanix Wear 800-222-4296 www.mechanix.com
Martin Tool & Forge 817-258-3000 www.martintools.net
Mechatronics Engineering 800-810-3620 www.librautotech.com
Master Appliance Corp. 800-558-9413 www.masterappliance.com
Melmark Tool Mfg., Inc. 209-878-0136 www.melmarkmfg.com
MagnoGrip Inc. 415-704-5008 www.magnogrip.com MagSwitch 303-468-0662 www.magswitch.com.au
Montezuma Mfg. 620-846-2482 www.montezumamfg.com
Nu-Tec Systems, Ltd. 847-662-8500 www.nu-tecsys.com
Mag-Daddy 847-719-5600 www.magdaddyusa.com
Motor Guard Corp. 209-239-9191 www.motorguard.com MotorVac www.motorvac.com
Nutek Green 1-888-688-3548 www.nutekformulations.com
Myers Tire Supply 800-998-9897 www.myerstiresupply.com
OBD, Inc. 650-472-1535 www.obdincorporated.com
Mytee Products, Inc. 858-679-1191 www.mytee.com
ODYSSEY Battery, EnerSys 610-208-1991 www.odysseybattery.com
Mo-Clamp, a division of Pull-it Corporation 800-678-5548 www.moclamp.com
NAPA Auto Parts 770-953-1700 www.napaonline.com
OK Spark USA, Inc. 866-657-7275 www.okspark.com
Mohawk Resources, Ltd. 800-833-2006 www.mohawklifts.com
National Electric Mfg. 562-928-8488 www.national-electric.com
Omitec, Inc. 248-799-2000 www.omitec.com
Mitchell 1 858-391-5000 www.mitchell1.com
National Tool Warehouse 417-358-1919 www.nationaltoolware house.com Neutronics, Inc. 610-524-8800 www.refrigerant id.com New Pig 814-686-2328 www.new pig.com Nextech America, Inc. 714-832-0100 www.nextek.com NitroFill, Inc. 954-970-1691 www.nitrofillnow.com NorAM, Inc. 205-752-1600 www.noraminc.com Nu-Di Corp. 216-251-9070 www.nu-di.com
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OTC 800-533-6127 www.otctools.com PCL Air Technology 303-918-1886 www.pcltireinflation.com Peak Corporation 404-460-8044 Perfect Fit Glove 716-668-2000 www.perfectfitglove.com Permatex Inc. 877-376-2839 www.permatex.com Phoenix Systems LLC 888-749-7977 www.brakebleeder.com PICO Technology Ltd. www.picotech.com
Plyworx 940-595-1112 www.pliersrack.com Pneumatic Components 303-918-1886 www.pcltireinflation.com
DIRECTORY 2013 Pohlig Repair Equipment 800-564-5790 www.pohligrepair.com
Power Pusher (NuStar, Inc.) 952-445-8295 www.powerpusher.com
PolarCool 888-444-0822 www.polarcool.com
Power Tool Box 800-750-2563 www.powertool-box.com
Port-A-Cool 800-695-2942 www.port-a-cool.com Portasol 888-571-9767 www.portasol.com Posi Lock Puller, Inc. 701-797-2600 www.posilock.com Powder Market 888-326-4840 www.powdermarket.com Powder-X Coating Systems 888-326-4840 www.powder-x.com Power Probe 714-990-9443 www.powerprobe.com
Pro-TEC 203-439-2810 www.mechanics insurance.com ProgRama, Inc. 866-961-7226 www.programainc.com Protoco Enterprises, LLC 503-647-0082 www.protoco.com
Precision Instruments 847-824-4194 www.torqwrench.com Prevost Corp. 800-845-7220 www.prevostusa.com Prime Supply 626-856-1896 www.airvantagetools.com Pro-Cut International 800-543-6618 www.procutusa.com
Red Wing Shoe Co. 800-733-9464 www.redwingshoe.com
RIDGID 440-323-5581 www.ridgid.com
Redback Boots 760-746-9632 www.redbackboots.com
Ritchie EngineeringYellow Jacket Products Div. 952-943-1300 www.yellowjacket.com
Redline Detection, LLC 714-451-1411 www.redlinedetection.com
Roberts-Gordon 716-852-4400 www.rg-inc.com
QRP, Inc. www.QRPgloves.com
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. 800-444-3134 www.reelcraft.com
Robinair www.robinair.com
Quincy Compressor 251-937-5900 www.quincycompressor.com
Reichert Technologies 716-686-4500 www.reichertai.com
RoboVent 888.ROBOVENT www.robovent.com
Radiator Specialty Co. 704-821-7643 www.gunk.com
REL Stapleton, Inc. 479-474-2391 www.relstapleton.com
Ross-Tech, LLC 267-638-2300 www.ross-tech.com
Ranger Products 805-933-9970 www.bendpak.com
REMA Tip Top/NA, Inc. 800-225-7362 www.rematiptop.com
Rotary Lift 800-640-5438 www.rotarylift.com
Rapid Fix Inc. 213-798-3600 www.rapid-fix.com
Renegade Parts Washers 800-774-7900 renegadepartswashers.com
Rousseau Metal, Inc. www.rousseaumetal.com
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DIRECTORY 2013 Summit Racing Equipment www.summitracing.com
Snap-on Tools 414-656-5530 www.snapon.com
Schumacher Electric RTI Technologies, Inc. 717-840-0678 www.rtitech.com S & G Tool Aid Corp. 973-824-7730 www.toolaid.com S & H Industries 800-253-9726 www.shindustries.com S.U.R. & R. Auto Parts 800-390-3996 www.fuelsender.com
847-385-1600 www.schumacher electric.com SenX Technology, LLC 866-832-8898 www.senxtech.com Shark Industries Ltd. 800-537-4275 www.sharkind.com
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools 425-771-6230 www.sogknives.com Solder-It, Inc. 800-353-7941 www.solderit.com
Solv-Tec Inc. Shark Pressure Washers 800-771-1881 www.sharkpw.com
SafetyKleen Corp 800-669-5740 www.safetykleen.com
Shinn Fu Company of America, Inc. 816-891-6390 www.shinnfuamerica.com
Santech Industries, Inc. 817-589-1212 www.santech.com
Shop Vac Corporation 570-321-7059 www.shopvac.com
SAS Safety Corp. 800-262-0200 www.sassafety.com
Shure Mfg. Corp. 636-390-7100 www.shureusa.com
Saylor-Beall Mfg. Co. 800-394-7644 www.saylor-beall.com
Silvertronic Leads 330-721-9697 www.silvertronic.com
Schley Products, Inc. 714-693-7666 www.sptool.com
Sir Tools 530-872-9425 www.sirtools.com
Schrader Bridgeport 434-369-4741 www.schrader-bridgeport.com
SK Hand Tool Corp. 800-752-7263 www.skhandtool.com
Sea Foam Sales Co. 952-938-4811 www.seafoamsales.com
SodaBlast Systems 800-216-7632 www.sodablastsystems.com
Snap-on Diagnostics 800-424-7226 diagnostics.snapon.com
609-261-4242 www.solv-tec.com
937-222-0062 www.steckmfg.com Stertil-Koni 800-336-6637 www.stertil-koni.com
Sperian Protection 610-659-6396 www.sperianprotection.com Stack-On Products Co. 847-526-1611 www.stack-on.com Stanley-Proto 800-800-TOOL www.stanleyproto.com
Sunex Tools 800-833-7869 www.sunextools.com Superior Tool Company 800-533-3244 www.superiortool.com
Strategic Tools & Equipment Company 847-356-3220 www.strategictq.com
Symtech Corporation 816-525-9263 www.symtechcorp.net Temco 800-245-1869 www.washparts.com
Streamlight, Inc. 610-631-0600 www.streamlight.com Stride Tool, Inc. 888-467-8665 www.stridetool.com Striker Hand Tools 704-658-9332 www.strikerhandtools.com Stuska Dynamometers 262-252-4091 www.stuskadyno.com
Star EnviroTech
Sun Tool Company 575-523-6116 www.suntool.com
STOKO Skin Care www.stokoskincare.com
Specialty Products Co. 303-772-2103 www.spcalignment.com
714-427-1244 www.starenvirotech.com
Sullair www.sullair.com
Steinel America 800-852-4343 www.steinel.net
Sullivan-Palatek www.sullivanpalatek.com
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Steck Manufacturing
TerraClean 888-70-TERRA www.terraclean.net The Deb Group 704-263-4240 www.debgroup.com The Eastwood Company 800-343-9353 www.eastwood.com Thermadyne 800-238-0282 www.thermadyne.com Thexton 952-831-4171 www.thexton.com Tiger Tool International 800-661-4661 www.tigertool.com ToolSource.com 716-244-6078 www.toolsource.com
DIRECTORY 2013 ToolTopia.com 800-794-6793 www.tooltopia.com
Water Cannon, Inc. 800-964-9274 www.watercannon.com
Tracer Products 516-333-1254 www.tracerline.com
Waterloo Industries 414-766-6178 www.waterlooindustries.com
Trailer-Lift 870-445-3847 www.trailer-lift.com
WD-40 Company 619-275-1400 www.wd40.com
Tregaskiss www.tregaskiss.com
Weldcraft 920-882-6800 www.weld craft.com
Tru-Line Laser Alignment, Inc. www.tru-line.net Turtle Wax Inc. 800-CARWASH1 www.turtlewax.com TYC 714-522-6688 www.genera.com U-View Ultraviolet Systems, Inc. 905-615-8620 www.uview.com U.W.T. Inc. 336-537-4048 www.uwtinc.com UEi Automotive 503-644-8723 www.ueitest.com Ullman Devices www.ullman-devices.com Unifunnel, LLC 800-406-6678 www.unifunnel.com Uniweld Products 954-584-2000 www.uniweld.com Vacula 847-263-7200 www.cejn.us Valco Cincinnati CP, Inc. 513-874-6550 www.valco-cp.com Valspar Corporation 800-458-0047 www.quikretecoatings.com VOscope 405-665-9000 www.voscope.com
Zim Manufacturing Co. 773-622-2500 www.zimmfgco.com
Wright Tool Co. 330-848-0600 www.wrighttool.com
Zinko Hydraulic Jack 909-989-9526 www.zinko.com
Zendex Tool Corp. 203-778-0400 www.zendextool.com
ZNEX Performance Tools www.znex.com TS
Wheel Products by McCourt 330-666-0149 www.mccourtmarketinggroup.com Wheelfloat 817-231-0085 www.wheel float.com Whiteside Mfg. Co. 740-363-1179 www.whitesidemfg.com WirthCo Engineering, Inc. 952-941-9073 www.wirthco.com WK Sales & Distribution 416-233-9100 www.wksales dist.com Workshop Depot 877-533-7524 www.workshop depot.com Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec 888-822-8832 www.vacutec.com Worx Environmental Products 403-273-7600 www.worxtm.com Worx Performance Gloves 818-902-9885 www.worx gloves.com
Walton Company 860-523-5231 www.waltontools.com
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BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Hand Tools Basic Mechanic Tools A & E Hand Tools
AirVANTAGE Tools, Inc. Ajax Tool Works, Inc. Anglo American Tools Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATEQ Corporation Auto Tool Pro, Inc./Sequoia Baum Tools Cal-Van Tools CARQUEST Auto Parts Channellock Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Columbia River Knife & Tool Cornwell Quality Tools Craftsman Tools Durston Mfg. Co., VIM Tools
E-Z Red GearWrench Gedore Tools, Inc. General Tools & Instruments Genius Tools Grey Pneumatic Corp.
Ideal Industries, Inc. Irwin Tools JMC Automotive Equipment JS Products - Steelman K-Tool International Knipex Tools Link Tools International, Inc.
Lisle Corporation LoggerHead Tools, LLC Mac Tools Martin Tool & Forge Division Matco Tools Mayhew Tools Mechanic’s Time Savers, Inc. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Myers Tire Supply NAPA Auto Parts Nupla Corporation OTC Posi Lock Puller, Inc. Power Tool Box
Precision Instruments, Inc. Protoco Enterprises, LLC RIDGID Sequoia Sir Tools SK Hand Tool Corporation Snap-on Tools
Specialty Products Co. Stanley-Proto
Steck Manufacturing Strategic Tools & Equipment Company Sunex Tools Superior Tool Company ToolTopia.com Walton Company Workshop Depot Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec Wright Tool Company
Specialty Tools A & E Hand Tools Acme Automotive Ajax Tool Works, Inc. Anglo American Tools Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATEQ Corporation Auto Tool Pro, Inc./Sequoia
Bartec USA, LLC Baum Tools Blair Equipment Co. Bright Solutions Brush Research Mfg Co. Cal-Van Tools CARQUEST Auto Parts Central Tools, Inc.
Cornwell Quality Tools Craftsman Tools Dent Fix Equipment Dill Air Controls Durston Mfg. Co., VIM Tools Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. ESCO Extractor/Crystal Glass Canada GearWrench Gedore Tools, Inc. General Technologies Corp. General Tools & Instruments Genius Tools Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders
Induction Innovations, Inc. INJECTOCLEAN, Inc.
Innovative Products of America JB Industries JohnDow Industries JS Products - Steelman K-Tool International Ken-Tool Knipex Tools Lincoln Industrial Corp.
Lisle Corporation Lock Technology, Inc. Lubegard by International Lubricants, Inc. Mac Tools Mag-Daddy Martin Tool & Forge Division Mastercool Inc. Matco Tools Mayhew Tools Melmark Tool Mfg., Inc. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Mohawk Resources, Ltd.
Motor Guard Corporation Mytee Products, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts OTC Phoenix Systems LLC Posi Lock Puller, Inc.
Precision Instruments, Inc. Reichert Technologies REMA Tip Top/NA, Inc. RIDGID S & G Tool Aid Corp. Schley Products, Inc. Sequoia Sir Tools Snap-on Tools Solder-It, Inc. Specialty Products Co. Stanley-Proto
Steck Manufacturing
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Strategic Tools & Equipment Company Stride Tool, Inc. Summit Racing Equipment Sunex Tools Superior Tool Company
BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Thexton Tiger Tool International ToolSource.com ToolTopia.com Tracer Products Tru-Line Laser Alignment U.W.T. Inc. Ullman Devices Unifunnel, LLC Valco Cincinnati CP, Inc. VOscope Walton Company Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec Wright Tool Company Zim Manufacturing Co.
Lighting Products Alert Stamping & Mfg. Co. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. CARQUEST Auto Parts Central Tools, Inc.
Cliplight Manufacturing Cornwell Quality Tools DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
E-Z Red General Mfg., Inc. Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders JMC Automotive Equipment JS Products - Steelman Knipex Tools Larson Electronics Lujan USA Mac Tools Matco Tools Maxxeon, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts National Electric Mfg. Corp. Reelcraft Industries, Inc. Snap-on Tools
Streamlight, Inc. Striker Hand Tools Sunex Tools ToolTopia.com VOscope
Power Tools Air Tools Acme Automotive AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools
AirVANTAGE Tools, Inc. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATD Tools Inc.
Automotive Service Equipment Blair Equipment Co. CARQUEST Auto Parts Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. ClearDrain Cornwell Quality Tools Craftsman Tools Dynabrade, Inc. Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc.
Extractor/Crystal Glass Canada
Florida Pneumatic Genius Tools Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Grey Pneumatic Corp. Ingersoll Rand JMC Automotive Equipment JS Products - Steelman Lincoln Industrial Corp. Lumax Lubrication Equipment Mac Tools Makita USA Matco Tools Mayhew Tools Melmark Tool Mfg., Inc. Myers Tire Supply NAPA Auto Parts NitroFill, Inc. Pneumatic Components Ltd. Prime Supply Quincy Compressor REMA Tip Top/NA, Inc. RIDGID S & H Industries SK Hand Tool Corporation Snap-on Tools Sullivan-Palatek Sunex Tools The Eastwood Company Tiger Tool International ToolSource.com ToolTopia.com Workshop Depot
Cordless Tools Alert Stamping & Mfg. Co. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. Bright Solutions CARQUEST Auto Parts Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Cornwell Quality Tools DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. Extractor/Crystal Glass Canada Ingersoll Rand JS Products - Steelman Lincoln Industrial Corp. Lumax Lubrication Equipment Mac Tools Makita USA Matco Tools Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. NAPA Auto Parts Snap-on Tools Summit Racing Equipment ToolTopia.com
Electric Tools Arrow Fastener Co., LLC Bright Solutions CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Dynabrade, Inc. Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. Extractor/Crystal Glass Canada Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders JMC Automotive Equipment JS Products - Steelman Lincoln Industrial Corp. Mac Tools Master Appliance Corp. Matco Tools Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. NAPA Auto Parts Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com
Accessories AirVANTAGE Tools, Inc. Ajax Tool Works, Inc. Arrow Fastener Co., LLC Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Extractor/Crystal Glass Canada Grey Pneumatic Corp. Ingersoll Rand Lincoln Industrial Corp. Mac Tools Matco Tools Milton Industries
Motor Guard Corporation NAPA Auto Parts OBD, Incorporated Protoco Enterprises, LLC Reelcraft Industries, Inc. Shark Industries Ltd. Snap-on Tools
Steck Manufacturing Striker Hand Tools ToolTopia.com
Vehicle System Tools & Equipment ELECTRICAL, BATTERY & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS Scan Tools Actron Applus+ AutoLogic, Inc. ATEQ Corporation
Autel Intelligent Technology Co. AutoEnginuity
AutoLand Scientech USA Autologic Diagnostics Ltd. Automotive Electronic Services, Inc. Automotive Test Solutions Baum Tools Bosch Diagnostics CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Delphi Product & Service Solutions Diagtronics Inc. Dill Air Controls EASE Diagnostics
Electronic Specialties, Inc. Equus Products, Inc. Fluke Corp. General Technologies Corp. General Tools & Instruments Hickok/Waekon Industries INJECTOCLEAN, Inc. Innova Launch Tech Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts National Tool Warehouse Nextech America, Inc. Nu-Di Corp. Omitec, Inc. OTC ProgRama, Inc. Santech Industries, Inc. SenX Technology, LLC Snap-on Diagnostics Strategic Tools & Equipment Company ToolSource.com ToolTopia.com U-View Ultraviolet Systems Wheel Products by McCourt Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec
Battery Chargers, Start Packs, Booster Cables Associated Equipment Corp. ATD Tools Inc. Automotive Test Solutions Baum Tools Bright Solutions CARQUEST Auto Parts Celette, Inc. Clore Automotive Cornwell Quality Tools Hella Inc. Mac Tools Matco Tools Midtronics, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts OTC ProgRama, Inc.
Schumacher Electric Snap-on Tools Summit Racing Equipment ToolSource.com
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BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 ToolTopia.com Wheel Products by McCourt WirthCo Engineering, Inc.
Electrical System Test Equipment ATEQ Corporation
Autel Intelligent Technology Co. Automotive Electronic Services, Inc. Automotive Test Solutions Baum Tools Bosch Diagnostics Bright Solutions CARQUEST Auto Parts Clore Automotive Cornwell Quality Tools CPS Products Dent Fix Equipment Diagtronics Inc.
INJECTOCLEAN, Inc. Innova
Innovative Products of America Lisle Corporation Mac Tools Matco Tools Midtronics, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts Nu-Di Corp. Omitec, Inc. OTC Power Probe S & G Tool Aid Corp. Silvertronic Leads Snap-on Diagnostics Strategic Tools & Equipment Company ToolTopia.com
E-Z Red Electronic Specialties, Inc.
STEERING, BRAKE & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
Fluke Corp. General Technologies Corp. Hickok/Waekon Industries Ideal Industries, Inc.
Wheel Service Equipment
AME International Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATEQ Corporation AutoLand Scientech USA
Automotive Service Equipment Bartec USA, LLC BendPak, Inc. Bosch Diagnostics Bright Solutions CARQUEST Auto Parts Coats/Hennessy Corghi USA Cornwell Quality Tools Coseng Automotive Equipment, Ltd. Diagtronics Inc. Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. Hennessy Industries Inc.
Hunter Engineering Co. Hydra-Lift Industries, Ltd. JMC Automotive Equipment Josam Products, Inc. JS Products - Steelman Ken-Tool Mac Tools Matco Tools Mechatronics Engineering Myers Tire Supply NAPA Auto Parts Snap-on Tools Specialty Products Co. Tiger Tool International, Inc. ToolTopia.com Tru-Line Laser Alignment Wheel Products by McCourt Wheelfloat Workshop Depot
Brake Service Equipment Ajax Tool Works, Inc. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATEQ Corporation
Autel Intelligent Technology Co. AutoLand Scientech USA
Automotive Service Equipment Baum Tools
BendPak, Inc. BrakeQuip Carbide Technology Central Tools, Inc. Coats/Hennessy Cornwell Quality Tools Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. Flo Dynamics Gedore Tools, Inc. GoodTool Brake Service Tools & Supplies Hennessy Industries Inc. Hickok/Waekon Industries
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Hydra-Lift Industries, Ltd. Kafko International, Ltd. Kwik-Way Products, Inc. Lincoln Industrial Corp.
Lisle Corporation Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Phoenix Systems LLC Power Probe Pro-Cut International
RTI Technologies, Inc. Snap-on Tools Strategic Tools & Equipment Company Summit Racing Equipment Sun Tool Company TerraClean Thexton Tiger Tool International ToolTopia.com
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Automotive Service Equipment BendPak, Inc. BG Products, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Clore Automotive Cornwell Quality Tools Flo Dynamics General Technologies Corp. Lujan USA Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Robinair
RTI Technologies, Inc. Snap-on Tools Symtech Corporation TerraClean ToolTopia.com U-View Ultraviolet Systems
A/C, COOLING & VEHICLE COMFORT SYSTEMS Astro Pneumatic Tool Co.
Automotive Service Equipment BG Products, Inc. Bright Solutions CARQUEST Auto Parts Clore Automotive Cornwell Quality Tools CPS Products Diagtronics Inc. Flo Dynamics General Technologies Corp. Hecat, Inc.
BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Hella Inc. JMC Automotive Equipment Lincoln Industrial Corp. Mac Tools Mastercool Inc. Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Neutronics, Incorporated Ritchie Engineering-Yellow Jacket Products Div. Robinair
RTI Technologies, Inc. Santech Industries, Inc. Snap-on Tools Strategic Tools & Equipment Company TerraClean ToolTopia.com Vacula Wheel Products by McCourt
A/C, Coolant Leak Detection Bosch Diagnostics
Cliplight Manufacturing Cornwell Quality Tools CPS Products Global Leak Detection Mac Tools Mastercool Inc. Matco Tools Neutronics, Incorporated Redline Detection, LLC Ritchie Engineering-Yellow Jacket Products Div.
RTI Technologies, Inc. Santech Industries, Inc.
Solv-Tec Inc.
Star EnviroTech Tracer Products VOscope Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec
ENGINE & FUEL SYSTEMS ANSED Diagnostic Solutions LLC Autologic Diagnostics Ltd.
Automotive Service Equipment Automotive Test Solutions
Bar’s Products Baum Tools BG Products, Inc. Bosch Diagnostics Bright Solutions Cal-Van Tools Cornwell Quality Tools Delphi Product & Service Solutions
Electronic Specialties, Inc. General Technologies Corp. Hickok/Waekon Industries Innova Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Neutronics, Incorporated Omitec, Inc. OTC Power Probe Redline Detection, LLC Ross-Tech, LLC SenX Technology, LLC Snap-on Diagnostics Stuska Dynamometers Summit Racing Equipment
TerraClean ToolTopia.com Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec
Engine & Fuel Leak Detection Applus+ AutoLogic, Inc. ATD Tools Inc. Automotive Test Solutions Bright Solutions
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RTI Technologies, Inc. S.U.R. & R. Auto Parts Inc.
Solv-Tec Inc. Star EnviroTech Tracer Products VOscope Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec
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Lube & Fluid Equipment American Forge & Foundry Inc.
Automotive Service Equipment Cornwell Quality Tools Ingersoll Rand JohnDow Industries Legacy Manufacturing Co. Lincoln Industrial Corp.
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BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Lumax Lubrication Equipment Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Phoenix Systems LLC Reelcraft Industries, Inc. Robinair RTI Technologies, Inc. Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com Unifunnel, LLC Vacula WirthCo Engineering, Inc.
Creepers Automotive Service Equipment BendPak, Inc. Cornwell Quality Tools Dale Adams Enterprises
E-Z Red JMC Automotive Equipment
Lisle Corporation Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts REL Stapleton, Inc. Shinn Fu Company of America, Inc. Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com Whiteside Mfg. Co. Workshop Depot
Air Tanks, Gas Cans Automotive Service Equipment Champion - A Gardner Denver Product Cornwell Quality Tools Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Reelcraft Industries, Inc. Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com
Alignment Racks Automotive Service Equipment BendPak, Inc. Cornwell Quality Tools
Hunter Engineering Co. Hydra-Lift Industries, Ltd. JMC Automotive Equipment Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Rotary Lift ToolTopia.com Workshop Depot
Compressors/Air Management Atlas Copco Compressors
Welding
BelAire Compressors
Automotive Service Equipment
CARQUEST Auto Parts
Campbell Hausfeld CEBOTECH, Inc. Celette, Inc. Cornwell Quality Tools Dent Fix Equipment H & S Autoshot Hobart Brothers Mac Tools Matco Tools
Motor Guard Corporation NAPA Auto Parts Nu-Tec Systems, Ltd. Portasol Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Schumacher Electric Shark Industries Ltd. Snap-on Tools Steinel America Thermadyne ToolTopia.com Tregaskiss Weldcraft
Induction Heaters Cornwell Quality Tools
Induction Innovations, Inc. Mac Tools Matco Tools
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AMH Canada, Ltd. Bernard BernzOmatic
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STATIONARY
BendPak, Inc. Campbell Hausfeld Champion - A Gardner Denver Product Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. ClearDrain Cornwell Quality Tools Craftsman Tools Curtis-Toledo, Inc. DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Ingersoll Rand Jenny Products, Inc. JMC Automotive Equipment Kaeser Compressors La-Man Corporation Mac Tools Martech Services Company Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts NitroFill, Inc. Powder Market Powder-X Coating Systems Prevost Corp. Quincy Compressor Saylor-Beall Mfg. Co. Schrader Bridgeport Snap-on Tools Sullair Sullivan-Palatek ToolTopia.com Workshop Depot
Lifts Automotive Lift Institute, Inc.
Automotive Service Equipment BendPak, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Challenger Lifts Chief Automotive Technologies
Coats/Hennessy Cornwell Quality Tools ESCO Hennessy Industries Inc. Herkules Equipment Corp.
Hunter Engineering Co. Hydra-Lift Industries, Ltd. JIGLIFT JMC Automotive Equipment Mac Tools Matco Tools Mohawk Resources, Ltd. Nussbaum Automotive Lifts Peak Corporation Rotary Lift Snap-on Tools Stertil-Koni ToolTopia.com Trailer-Lift Workshop Depot
Zendex Tool Corp.
Parts Cleaners American Forge & Foundry Inc. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATEC Trans-Tool
Automotive Service Equipment BendPak, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Dent Fix Equipment Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders GoodTool Brake Service Tools & Supplies Kafko International, Ltd. Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Renegade Parts Washers Snap-on Tools Temco Parts Washing Cabinets
Reels & Accessories Alert Stamping & Mfg. Co. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools COXREELS Ingersoll Rand JohnDow Industries JS Products - Steelman Legacy Manufacturing Co. Lincoln Industrial Corp. Mac Tools Matco Tools Milton Industries NAPA Auto Parts Reelcraft Industries, Inc. REMA Tip Top/NA, Inc. Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com
BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Shop Climate (Heaters & Fans) CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Detroit Radiant Products Co. EnergyLogic JMC Automotive Equipment Lanair Products Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts NorAM, Inc. PolarCool Port-A-Cool Roberts-Gordon ToolTopia.com
Pressure Washers Campbell Hausfeld CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Daimer Industries HydroTek - Cleaning Equipment Mfg. Jenny Products, Inc. Mac Tools Matco Tools
Motor Guard Corporation Mytee Products, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts Powder Market Powder-X Coating Systems Schrader Bridgeport Shark Pressure Washers ToolTopia.com Water Cannon, Inc.
Machines — Other AME International Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC
Campbell Hausfeld CARQUEST Auto Parts Corghi USA Cornwell Quality Tools Daimer Industries Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc. Herkules Equipment Corp. Huth / Ben Pearson Kwik-Way Products, Inc. Mac Tools Matco Tools Mechatronics Engineering NAPA Auto Parts NitroFill, Inc. PCL Air Technology Phoenix Systems, LLC Pneumatic Components Ltd Power Pusher Division of NuStar, Inc. Redline Detection, LLC RoboVent Symtech Corporation ToolTopia.com Vacula Worldwide Vapor/Vacutec
Tool & Shop Storage PORTABLE Tool Boxes Auto Tool Pro, Inc./Sequoia
Automotive Service Equipment
Organizers Baum Tools C-Line Products, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Consolidated Storage Companies/Equipto Cornwell Quality Tools Craftline Storage Systems Durham Manufacturing Co. Durston Mfg. Co., VIM Tools
Baum Tools
E-Z Red
BendPak, Inc.
Ernst Manufacturing Gedore Tools, Inc. Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Homak Manufacturing Mac Tools Matco Tools Mechanic’s Time Savers, Inc. Mytee Products, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts
CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Craftline Storage Systems Gedore Tools, Inc. Genius Tools Homak Manufacturing International Toolbox JMC Automotive Equipment Lista International Corp. Mac Tools Martin Tool & Forge Division Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Rousseau Metal, Inc. Sequoia Shure Mfg. Corp. SK Hand Tool Corporation Snap-on Tools Stack-On Products Co. Summit Racing Equipment ToolTopia.com Waterloo Industries Wheel Products by McCourt Wright Tool Company
Plyworx Protoco Enterprises, LLC Snap-on Tools Stack-On Products Co. ToolTopia.com
Wheel Products by McCourt WirthCo Engineering, Inc. Wright Tool Company
Rolling Cabinets Automotive Service Equipment Baum Tools CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Craftline Storage Systems Gedore Tools, Inc. Genius Tools Homak Manufacturing International Toolbox Lista International Corp. Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Sequoia Shure Mfg. Corp. Snap-on Tools Stack-On Products Co. Sunex Tools ToolTopia.com Waterloo Industries Wheel Products by McCourt
Tool Chests Automotive Service Equipment Baum Tools
BendPak, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Craftline Storage Systems Craftsman Tools Durham Manufacturing Co. Gedore Tools, Inc. Genius Tools Homak Manufacturing International Toolbox JMC Automotive Equipment JS Products - Steelman Lista International Corp. Mac Tools Martin Tool & Forge Division Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Sequoia Snap-on Tools Stack-On Products Co. ToolTopia.com Waterloo Industries Wheel Products by McCourt Wright Tool Company
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BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Stack-On Products Co. Waterloo Industries
Whiteside Mfg. Co. Wright Tool Company
Shop Supplies, Etc.
STATIONARY Work Benches Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. ATEC Trans-Tool
BendPak, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Gedore Tools, Inc. Genius Tools Homak Manufacturing International Toolbox JMC Automotive Equipment Lista International Corp. Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Rousseau Metal, Inc. Sequoia Shure Mfg. Corp. Snap-on Tools Stack-On Products Co. ToolTopia.com Waterloo Industries
Bins, Racks & Shelving C-Line Products, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Consolidated Storage Companies/Equipto Cornwell Quality Tools Craftline Storage Systems Durham Manufacturing Co. Homak Manufacturing International Toolbox JMC Automotive Equipment Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Rousseau Metal, Inc.
Shop Safety/ Personal Protection Absorbent Supplies Plus Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. Atlantic Safety Products Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts
Coastal Boot Cornwell Quality Tools Crushproof Tubing Co. Encon Eppco Enterprises, Inc. ESCO Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Great Stuff, Inc. Honeywell Consumer Products Group Kafko International, Ltd. Mac Tools Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Co. Martech Services Company Matco Tools Microflex NAPA Auto Parts QRP, Inc. Redback Boots SAS Safety Corp. Snap-on Tools Sperian Protection STOKO Skin Care The Deb Group ToolSource.com ToolTopia.com
Wheel Products by McCourt WirthCo Engineering, Inc.
Environmental Products Absorbent Supplies Plus CARQUEST Auto Parts Cornwell Quality Tools Crushproof Tubing Co. HydroTek - Cleaning Equipment Mfg. Kafko International, Ltd. Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Nutek Green Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com Wheel Products by McCourt WirthCo Engineering, Inc.
Shop Supplies Absorbent Supplies Plus Atlantic Safety Products BJ Enterprises
BlueDevil Products BrakeQuip CARQUEST Auto Parts Coast Cutlery
Coastal Boot Cornwell Quality Tools CustomerLink Dent Fix Equipment Fluid Rx, Inc. Gent-L-Kleen Products, Inc. GOJO Industries, Inc. Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Idemitsu Lubricants America Corp. Illuminup Mac Tools
Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Co. MagnoGrip Inc. MagSwitch Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Nutek Green Permatex Inc. Redback Boots Reelcraft Industries, Inc. Shop Vac Corporation Snap-on Tools
Solv-Tec Inc. STOKO Skin Care Summit Racing Equipment TerraClean The Deb Group ToolTopia.com Turtle Wax Inc. Ullman Devices Valspar Corporation WirthCo Engineering, Inc.
Work Lights Alert Stamping & Mfg. Co. Cliplight Manufacturing Cornwell Quality Tools
E-Z Red Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Illuminup Lamar Lighting Co., Inc. Larson Electronics Lujan USA Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts National Electric Mfg. Corp. Reelcraft Industries, Inc. Snap-on Tools
Streamlight, Inc. Striker Hand Tools ToolTopia.com Ullman Devices
Repair Information ALLDATA Autodata Publications, Inc. AVI - Automotive Video Inc. Baum Tools Cornwell Quality Tools Delphi Product & Service Solutions iATN Identifix, Inc. LANKAR Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts REMA Tip Top/NA, Inc. Ross-Tech, LLC Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com
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BUYER’S GUIDE 2013 Tire Hardware Cornwell Quality Tools Curtis-Toledo, Inc. Ken-Tool Legacy Manufacturing Co. Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts PCL Air Technology REMA Tip Top/NA, Inc. Schrader Bridgeport Snap-on Tools
Chemicals BlueDevil Products CRC Industries Gent-L-Kleen Products, Inc. Hecat, Inc. IDQ
K-Seal By Solv-Tec Kano Laboratories Kimball Midwest Permatex Inc. Phoenix Systems LLC Rapid Fix Inc. Sea Foam Sales Co.
Solv-Tec Inc.
Automotive Repair Franchising Bumper Man
Collision
Makita USA Matco Tools Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Motor Guard Corporation NAPA Auto Parts Nu-Tec Systems, Ltd. Nupla Corporation Power Tool Box Prime Supply S & G Tool Aid Corp. S & H Industries Shark Industries Ltd. Shop Vac Corporation Snap-on Tools SodaBlast Systems The Eastwood Company ToolTopia.com
Zendex Tool Corp.
Body Shop Equipment ALC Blasting Equipment Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC Auto Body Toolmart AutoLand Scientech USA BelAire Compressors
Campbell Hausfeld CEBOTECH, Inc. Celette, Inc. Chief Automotive Technologies Clore Automotive Cornwell Quality Tools Dent Fix Equipment
Dent Tools Direct
Paint & Body Shop Tools 3M Acme Automotive Ajax Tool Works, Inc. Auto Body Toolmart
Automotive Service Equipment Blair Equipment Co. ChemSpec USA Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Cornwell Quality Tools Dent Fix Equipment
Dent Tools Direct Dynabrade, Inc. Gedore Tools, Inc. H & S Autoshot
Innovative Products of America JMC Automotive Equipment Josam Products, Inc. Keysco Tools Kimball Midwest Mac Tools
Flo Dynamics H & S Autoshot Herkules Equipment Corp. Hydra-Lift Industries, Ltd. JMC Automotive Equipment Josam Products, Inc. Kaeser Compressors Keysco Tools La-Man Corporation Mac Tools Martech Services Co. Matco Tools
Motor Guard Corporation NAPA Auto Parts Nu-Tec Systems, Ltd. Pohlig Repair Equipment Powder Market Powder-X Coating Systems Quincy Compressor Reelcraft Industries, Inc. S & H Industries Shark Industries Ltd.
Snap-on Tools SodaBlast Systems Sullair Sullivan-Palatek The Eastwood Company ToolTopia.com Tru-Line Laser Alignment, Inc.
Zendex Tool Corp.
Body Shop Supplies Surface Prep 3M ArmaKleen Company (The) Auto Body Toolmart Cornwell Quality Tools Dent Fix Equipment Ingersoll Rand LKQ Corporation Mac Tools Matco Tools
Motor Guard Corporation NAPA Auto Parts Prime Supply Shark Industries Ltd. Snap-on Tools SodaBlast Systems ToolTopia.com
Zendex Tool Corp.
Chemicals 3M ChemSpec USA Cornwell Quality Tools Eppco Enterprises, Inc. Herkules Equipment Corp. Kimball Midwest LKQ Corporation Mac Tools Matco Tools NAPA Auto Parts Snap-on Tools ToolTopia.com Turtle Wax Inc. WD-40 Company
Vehicle Appearance ChemSpec USA Cornwell Quality Tools Dent Fix Equipment LKQ Corporation Mac Tools Matco Tools Mytee Products, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts Snap-on Tools Strategic Tools & Equipment Company ToolTopia.com TS
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TOP 5 TOOLS
The Top 5 Favorite Tools of Top Technicians Mike Crahan, Owner Cherokee Complete Trailer Maintenance Matco Tools Test Light — Aids in the and Repair troubleshooting of Scottsdale, AZ 1995 Clark Forklift — It’s how we get all the trailers in the air. Miller and Lincoln MIG Welders — We could not run this trailer repair center without them. Snap-on Long Pliers — We do a lot of wiring. They are great. Miller Plasma Cutter — New to our shop. Wish I had gotten one years ago; love it. Snap-on LED Test Light — A must-have for a shop like ours.
Michael Samuels Naticoke Automotive Seaford, DE Mac Tools Palm Scanner — Diagnose quickly, get through the OBD II nice and professionally. Mac Tools Bearing, Race and Seal Driver — Simplifies the installation of races and seals. Craftsman Ratchet Wrenches — Wow, what tools these are...
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certain electrical systems, wonderful on fuses or breakers. The Dead Blow Hammer — In this industry, there is always something that needs help to get loose. TS
A Great Catch! Send in your list of your five favorite tools and equipment that help you most in the shop, and you could be chosen to win a $25 gift card for Bass Pro Shops. From scan tools to flashlights, impact wrenches to brake lathes or computer systems — tell us your Top 5 Tools, complete with descriptions on why the tools are your favorites, along with your photo. If you fulfill the above requirements and are chosen to be in a future issue of TechShop, we’ll send you a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift card. Submitting your favorite tools is easy. Just visit techshopmag.com/submittoptools.aspx for the entry form. Or call 330-670-1234, ext. 230 and leave a complete message. Then e-mail a photo of yourself at the shop to jclements@babcox.com.
NEWS SUNEX Tools 35th Anniversary Winners Go Racing
Manuals and Software; Getting Familiar with Shop Foreman Pro; GetFrom more than 1,500 professionting Familiar with ESI[tronic] 2.0; als, SUNEX selected three grandHands-On with Shop Foreman Pro; prize winners for its 35th anniverDomestic Applications with Shop sary contest. John Tonjes, a diesel Foreman Pro; Advanced Features technician from Mark Center, OH; SFPro; Connecting the MTS 5200 Jason Gilliland, a mobile jobber with SFPro; Hands-on with from West Point, MS; and Allen ESI[tronic] 2.0; Advanced Features Place, an automotive tools distribwith ESI[tronic] 2.0; Mini Cooper utor from Cranston, RI, won a with ESI[tronic] 2.0; Tips Using spectacular Miami Race Day VIP Demo Mode with ESI[tronic] 2.0; experience. The weekend included and Exploring Bi-directional Conluxury accommodations in Miami, trols with ESI[tronic] 2.0. trackside RV hospitality with BBQ, SUNEX Tools rewards automotive industry Runtime is two hours. For more professionals with an all-expense-paid trip all-access pit tours and premium information, visit www.autoto witness the championship-deciding race video.com/getting-know-yourtickets to the big race in at Miami Homestead. p-263.html?ref=47. Homestead, FL. “We were very excited to host our contest winners and their guest,” said Scott Anderson, VP of sales at MAHLE Clevite Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of SUNEX. “Jason Gilliland, John Tonjes and Allen Place RTI Technologies were selected for their commitment to excellence in MAHLE Clevite recently announced the completion the automotive repair industry. They were rewarded with an action-packed weekend at the races. We had a of the acquisition of RTI Technologies. The transaction, closing on Jan. 1, 2013, renames the company great time with Allen, John and Jason in Miami!” MAHLE Clevite Inc., RTI Division. The company will continue to develop and distribute automotive mainAVI Introduces ‘Getting To Know Your VCI Scan tenance equipment including air conditioning service, Tool’ Training Video fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems. Automotive Video Inc. has introduced the “Getting To The completion of sale presents an opportunity for Know Your VCI Scan Tool” with Bob Pattengale train- MAHLE to expand its business into the repair shop ing video, which provides interesting tips and tricks equipment sector of the automotive aftermarket. to help more efficiently use the hardware and softMAHLE Clevite Inc., RTI Division will continue ware. operations in York, PA, and supply shop equipment The Bosch Mastertech VCI offers broad and in-depth under the MAHLE brand to the independent aftervehicle coverage through two powerful diagnostic market and major OE manufacturers globally. Addiscan applications — the ESI[tronic] 2.0 and the award- tionally, the acquisition will allow MAHLE to focus on winning Shop Foreman Pro software. AVI and Pattencontinuous sales growth and customer service in gale show you what you need to know on how to use North America, together with potential business these powerful applications. expansion in other regions. The demonstrations covers: Hardware Review; Ways For more information, visit www.mahleaftermarket.com, or contact your representative. TS to Connect to PC; PC Recommendations/Help with
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PRODUCTPREVIEWS High-Low Torque/Single Hand Operation 1/2” Impact Wrench
Ergonomic Sanders AirVANTAGE sanders are ergonomically designed to deliver greater control, balance and comfort. The motor generates up to 0.28 hp for a fast, efficient performance. The sanders are available in a variety of models: non-vacuum, central vacuum and self-generating vacuum. AirVANTAGE Circle #55 for more information
Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation will introduce the FP-750 1/2” Impact Wrench this March. The FP-750 is designed for professional auto techs who have a preference for instant operating control and onehand operation. The unique “High-Low” torque switch provides instant change of power in forward and reverse directions; from 800 ft.-lb. to 150 ft.-lb. Weighing in at only 4.15 lbs., the FP-750 impact wrench delivers 800 ft.-lb. of maximum torque; delivered through its hard-hitting twin hammer; powered by a high-energy six-vane 9,800 rpm motor. For added reliability and ease of maintenance, the FP-750 features a single-piece motor housing/handle assembly. Florida Pneumatic Mfg. Corp. Circle #56 for more information
Flameless Torch Generates Invisible Heat
Testing Electrical Terminals and Connectors Without Piercing Wires Lisle Corporation offers its Back Probe Kits (64750/64900), 11- and 17-piece kits that provide technicians with assortments of back probe pins with standard banana plug connections: an assortment of straight, 45° and 90° back probe pins with standard 4 mm female banana plug connectors; and angled probes for accessing hard-to-reach connectors. No need to disconnect the terminal and connector. Alligator clips with 4 mm male banana connectors provide a connection to multimeter probes. The probes are fully insulated, providing added protection to 30V. Lisle Corporation Circle #57 for more information
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The MINI-DUCTOR II flameless torch from Induction Innovations generates invisible heat for safer, faster and more precise removal of frozen, corroded and bonded hardware, including but not limited to frozen nuts and bolts, steering components, exhaust hardware, O2 sensors, bearings, gears and pulleys. Works great on removing threadlocked adhesive compounds! Induction Innovations Circle #58 for more information
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together. The pattern also indicates that the circuitry does not appear to have any poor connections. The vehicle was brake torqued with the transmission gear in reverse. The MAF sensor input on this vehicle is monitored above idle. The code would set once the vehicle engine speed was above idle conditions.
Based on the data collected, it appears that the wiring and connections are good. The cam sensor has good peak-to-peak activity. The last item on the list by deduction is the PCM. The PCM was replaced and the problem was solved. This case is now closed. TS Photo 5: The PCM was determined to be the guilty party.
Photo 4: These two scope patterns show the electrical integrity of the cam sensor circuitry.
Remove Graphics, Decals with Heat Gun DEWALT has expanded its portfolio of heat guns and will now offer the D26960 Heat Gun as a kit. The D26960K includes 12 accessories that allow its use in a variety of applications, including scraping paint, bending pipes, loosening bolts, applying or removing graphics/decals and others. Some of the features of the kit include: accessories such as nozzles that provide versatility for customizing the direction and intensity of the heat flow; a five-piece paint scraper set; a temperature range of 150 to 1,100째 F, a high/low rocker switch for variable heat settings, and an LCD display for easy temperature adjustment in 10째 increments. DEWALT Circle #50 for more information
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FROM THE TOOL TRUCK Heat Exchanger Includes Intelligence Device for Fuel Conservation EnergyLogic LLC introduces its 350,000 BTU, single-pass waste oil heater with intelligence. The 350H includes the EnergyLogic SmartStat (patent pending), a programmable thermostat that includes system diagnostics. Working with a waste oil heater, the SmartStat is a seven-day programmable thermostat with total system monitoring, fuel conservation and intelligence. It eliminates guesswork and helps avoid nuisance shutdowns by providing feedback when an operating condition affects furnace performance. The SmartStat monitors the waste oil heater’s conditions, even shutting down the system if a problem accelerates before it’s addressed. Its programmability allows temperatures to be set for five or seven days, or any other variation. EnergyLogic Circle #59 for more information
Plastic Repair System Introduced Motor Guard introduces the MagnaStitcher Plastic Repair System (Model MS-2500), a complete unit with all the power and accessories needed for structural repair of plastic parts. The MS-2500 features a powerful work light and comes with an assortment of Magna-Stakes. The Magna-Stitcher system works by welding a stainless steel stake into the surface of the plastic, resulting in a permanent repair of the crack. The system can be used to repair bumpers, fascias, spoilers, headlamp and radiator brackets, interior and underbody components, wheel wells, panel mounting tabs and any thermoplastic part. Motor Guard Circle #60 for more information
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CLASSIFIEDS AD INDEX Advertiser Name . . . . . . . . .Page Number AirVANTAGE TOOLS Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Alert Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Associated Equipment Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Autel.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Bartec USA, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 BendPak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 BlueDevil Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Campbell Hausfeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 4 Coastal Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 2, 33 E-Z Red Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Electronic Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Florida-Pneumatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Hunter Engineering Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 iATN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Induction Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Lisle Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Motor Guard Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Precision Instruments, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Rislone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 29 RTI Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Schumacher Electric Corp. . . . . . . . . . .Cover 3 Solv-Tec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Star Envirotech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Steck Mfg. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Streamlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Zendex Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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