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Posted June 30, 2019 Know How

Best Hose Nozzles for the Job

The best hose nozzles include misters, gun style and wands, depending on your application.

Wrenches in a tool kit. Specialty wrenches like a torque wrench or a fan clutch wrench can make jobs much easier.

Posted June 28, 2019 Know How

Specialty Wrenches You Need In Your Toolbox

Specialty wrenches will help you get things done, and usually faster too. Our list of wrenches and tools are essential for the weekend wrencher.

A coolant cap on a car. There are three major types of coolant, which include HOAT, OAT and IAT. Here's how to tell the difference between the three and four things to know about HOAT.

Posted June 27, 2019 Featured

What Is HOAT Coolant? 4 Things You Need To Know

Engines are complex machines with rapidly moving metal parts and small clearances. And as such, they generate a lot of heat. You already know that coolant is an integral part of keeping your engine from exploding, and you probably also know that you have multiple coolant options that aren’t interchangeable…

Posted June 26, 2019 Featured

How To Polish Your Car And What You Need To Do It Right

You take pride in your vehicle and its appearance. But you don’t want to spend a fortune at the car wash every week. The answer is good, old-fashioned DIY — do it yourself. Washing’s easy — what we’re going to talk about is what comes after the wash — how to polish your car.

Fresh transmission fluid. Completing a transmission fluid flush on your car is an important part of automotive maintenance. Here are the basics on why it's important.

Posted June 25, 2019 Know How

What Is A Transmission Flush And Why Are They Necessary?

What is a transmission flush? It represents a way to remove old fluid and contaminants from your transmission, an important maintenance step for car care.