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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

ProMaxx drilling tools for exhaust bolts
11/07/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Good evening! I am looking for your experience using the Promaxx tools for drilling exhaust fasteners from Dodge/Ram 5.7 Hemi, for example. I see they offer a few different configurations w/ extractor and non-extractor options. It appears the company's de...
photo tachometer recomendation
11/07/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Anyone using a photo tachometer they like?
YouTube detailed review of Autel MK808
11/06/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
This guy does pretty good reviews, gets into the weeds a little too. I'm searching for a Nissan tool for my new truck, not easy to figure out what works and what doesn't. Scott at AESWAVE pointed me in this direction, but plenty other to choose from. Anyw...
TOPDON ONE Pro, Lifetime Free Software Updates + IDHP
11/06/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Just thought members would like to know what TOPDON is now offering: TOPDON ONE Pro unveiled with Lifetime Free Software Updates and one year of Identifix Direct-Hit Pro for free $4,499.00 12 in. OE-Level Scan Tool w/Lifetime Updates, 4 Channel Scope....
Spark plug thread repair
10/31/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
[Engine: 13 Honda Fit 1.5L] Hi Folks, Have a Honda Fit that a spark plug decided to exit the cylinder head. I have not committed to doing a thread insert yet, but considering that option. I looked in the archives, there is tons of stuff on the older Ford...

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