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Professional automotive forum for discussion of automotive tools, equipment and products. Although product representatives for tool & equipment companies do participate in a helpful way, this forum (like all areas of iATN) does not permit any advertising, so the discussion that takes place is by and for the users of the products. Discussion of special tool uses, solutions, and best practices. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Tool & Equipment Forum

AGM Battery Charger
07/14/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Looks like I am going to have to get a battery charger that does AGM type batteries. I have been lucky not having to get one until lately. Lots of stuff we get doesn't have that battery in it. Does anyone have any preferences or experience? We would proba...
Pico
07/10/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Has anyone experianced their pico waveforms being hashy even after filters are turned on. This is of my amp clamp with the filter turned on and it still is not very clear.
R1234YF AC machine
06/23/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Tell me what 1234YF machine you have and what are your likes and dislikes about it. I'm hearing there is an O2 sensor that needs to be replaced every couple of years. Have you had a problem getting this sensor or replacing it? Thanks for your advice and i...
Double flare tool for brake lines
06/20/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Can anyone recommend a brand / model tool for making double flares for brake lines . Specifically 3/16'' brake lines ? Price is not really a factor , quality is.
Cummins L9 & B6.7 Blow By
06/16/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
What is everyone using to check blow by? Cummins repair info with the Water manometer seems old school. Anyone using the digital manometers? do they sell them with oil fill caps or are you checking at the crank case tubing?

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