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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

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?
Cigarette lighter volt meters ?
06/11/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Any thought on them ? I am chasing an intermittent on my Tahoe and would like to be able to monitor the voltage for maybe a week of driving ? I can hook up my scan tool but then I have a cable running across the dash to my Red Brick sitting on the passeng...
Welding helmet ADF improvements
06/03/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
After almost 30 years of service my Sellstrom finally died, and kind of wish it had happened sooner. Auto darkening filters have improved considerably! Higher optical ratings and "true color" really make a big difference. Twice the viewing area of the old...

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