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Most of you are probably familiar with the typical spin-on oil filter—those handy can-shaped filters have been the industry standard for decades. But before those spin-ons appeared, cartridge-style filters were […]

Bad things happen when you’re elbow deep in a project and don’t have a place to put all the tools and parts you’re using during the job. Admittedly, we’ve set […]

The go-to tool for tightening and loosening fasteners is the common ratchet.  Everyone has at least one, but most have lots more. I myself have over a dozen. But like […]

Nothing completes a period-correct restoration better than a set of vintage-looking tires. And since it’s obviously a bad idea to run decades-old bias-plys on your restored truck, muscle car, or […]

In import gearhead circles, the Toyota 2JZ inline six engine carries an almost mythical aura. In addition to being the powerplant of choice for the fabled Toyota Supra Mk. 4, […]

Driving a race car at high-G isn’t easy without a proper restraint from a good racing harness. More importantly, many sanctioning bodies won’t let you anywhere near the track without […]

Here’s another installment of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series. These articles show you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Tin Snips. *** […]

Mechanic’s creepers have been around forever. In the old days, creepers had some sort of wooden framework, a wood base (usually plywood) and a (barely) padded headrest. They almost always […]

While battery powered electric drivers and impacts have transformed the way mechanics work nowadays, they do pose a conundrum around the shop: How do you keep all your power tool […]

Sure, if your shop specializes in tiny British roadsters with 13 inch wheels, then it’s probably no big deal to lug a set of tires around your garage. But for […]