Drill, Baby, Drill: The Differences Between Metal and Wood Drill Bits
We’ll be the first to admit using a drill bit designed for wood to drill holes in steel or aluminum. The results were predicable–billows of smoke and holes that were […]
This Clever Drain Plug Tool Keeps Your Hands Clean & Safe During Oil Changes
The last few turns of an oil drain plug during an oil change can be the most nerve-racking moments of a gearhead’s life: Well, with the handy OTC Drain Plug […]
Summit Racing LED Winter Hats Keep Your Noggin’ Cozy While Illuminating Your Work
Winter gets cold. It also gets dark. Both good reasons to toss a Summit Racing Lighted Beanie Hat in your workbench, glove box, tool chest, or gear locker. That’s because […]
A Little Extra Reach Will Do Ya: Get at Those Awkward Fasteners with Socket Extensions
Socket extensions are a staple of any good toolbox. Available in a wide selection of lengths, the proper extension lets you reach fasteners that would otherwise be inaccessible. Conventional extensions […]
Grease Monkey: Grease Guns and Accessories Make Lubrication Jobs Easier
I don’t think anyone reading this article likes doing a grease job on a car. It’s almost always messy, and you seem to need three hands to operate the grease […]
Air Hammers: More Than a Tool of Mass Automotive Destruction
The air hammer (also known as an air chisel or pneumatic hammer) is well known as a tool of mass destruction. It does the job of a big ball peen […]
Air Apparent: How to Choose the Right Tire Pressure Gauge
If you log onto the Summit Racing website and search for tire pressure gauges, you’ll find around 100 to choose from. That’s a lot. Some are designed for high pressures. […]
Parts Bin: Drop the Hammer (Literally) Because This Summit Racing Tool Makes Consistent Clearance Dimples In Your Header Pipes
When it comes header clearance, proper fitment can be a game of millimeters. And that’s doubly true if you’re making an engine swap or cramming-in a set of aftermarket performance […]
A Look at Die Grinders—and Why You Need One
Die grinders are the perfect tool for many jobs such as porting and polishing, cutting, and of course, grinding. Die grinders were first used to finish and match profiles of […]
A Good Oil Filter Wrench Can Be Your First Step to Easy DIY Oil Changes
As part of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series, we’re showcasing an essential tool for folks taking their first step into DIY automotive maintenance. The humble oil filter wrench. […]