Tag: tools
5 Posts
Dec 18, 2015
Sears Craftsman Tools: What Happened?
Sears used to be the place to buy tools. What happened? Car Talk's intrepid blogger takes a look.
Jul 01, 2009
Can Jim's old torque wrench still be trusted?
My father taught me a lot about cars by having me do the work while he "supervised." I don't remember how old I was, maybe 8 or 10, but I was young enough that I had to stand on a crate to...
Jun 01, 1998
What do you recommend I include in a toolbox that I'll keep in my car in case of breakdowns?
I am involved in bird research during the spring and summer in western Oregon that has several times left me in the middle of nowhere with a car problem usually a flat tire I drive over extremely crummy roads and...
Nov 01, 1997
Can you recommend an affordable VW scanner for this intrepid do-it-yourselfer mechanic?
My wife and I both have VWs I am a do-it-yourselfer and my car is a ' VW Passat The entire engine management system is the Bosch KE-Motronic pin with an ODB scanner port Does anybody make a scanner for...
Jul 01, 1997
Which settings on my new charger should I use to charge my batteries?
I have received a battery charger as a gift It has the following settings on it -volt amp -volt amp -volt amp I have a Oldsmobile a ' Chevy pickup truck and a Snapper rider mower Which of the above...