New Vim Products
Durstan Manufacturing has been producing automotive specialty tools since 1946 under the brand Vim. I have sold their tools since the 1980s. The required automotive tools have changed since then, …
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Replacement Parts for MityVac Plus
Many of my customers have several fluid evacuators like the Mityvac Plus. The Mityvac Plus will suction and refill transmission fluid. But sometimes (eventually) the rubber stopper will expand and …
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Wireless Chassis Ear
For years I have heard my customers complain about wasting fuses diagnosing automotive problems. Poof, the fuse blows again because there is a short in the system. Poof… Poof… Poof. …
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New Large Jaws for Brake Lathe Quick Chuck Adapters
The quick chuck has been a popular adapter for brake lathes making the standard cones obsolete. But the quick chuck wasn’t large enough for the common Toyota Trucks (Tundra and …
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Autel Maxisys Elite with Docking Station and Bluetooth OBDII Connector
Autel’s most complete diagnostic tool for cars sold in the USA is the Autel Elite. This model replaced the Autel 908Pro about a year ago. Amazon, eBay and other websites …
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The New Better Toyota Oil Filter Wrench
There is a new oil filter wrench designed for the Toyota canister type oil filters. The early filter wrenches were aluminum but they tended to slip or get stuck. So …
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Repair Honda Aluminum Drain Pans
This article describes a solution for fixing Ford, Honda oil drain plugs.
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Autel 908P Automotive Scanner and Re-Programmer
There are endless automotive scan tools on the market. One of the most popular tools is the Snap-On diagnostic line. But there is one problem: Programming. Most of the customers I sell the Autel to already have the current Snap-On scanner. Now they are looking for something more.
Read MoreToyota Spill Free Oil Funnel
It can be difficult to fit a funnel into the filler hole of some vehicles. The company 9-Circle has developed a oil filler funnel similar to the ones designed by …
Read MoreLow Price Magnetic Parts Tray for Bolts Nuts and Screws
Have you ever looked for something? It is not uncommon for a technician to pull a part and misplace a screw, even in a well organized shop. This magnetic parts …
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