I always say there are pliers for everything. You don’t have to destroy components while trying to get them out with the wrong tool. As a DIY mechanic, I often struggled to remove relays from the fuse tray when troubleshooting…
Knipex held their summer edition update on July 3 this year. As expected, they released a few new tools. Most of them are just slight upgrades to existing ones. But for pliers fans like us, even small changes matter. Here…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried a number of crimping tools—some good, some not-so-good, and some that left you crimping twice just to get a decent hold. So when I got my hands on the Haisstronica 6pcs Crimping…
It is one thing to get an automatic wire stripper but another thing to get automatic wire strippers that can strip short wires in tight spaces effectively. Having worked on many wiring projects and repairs, I have learned that you…
How do you tighten a CV boot clamp with pliers? Read this article to find out the right type of pliers for the job.
E-clips or e-rings are easy to install by hand but are hard to remove without a tool. Some of the tools you can use to remove them include e-clip remover tool, flat screwdriver, or needle nose pliers. But being a…
It is easy to think that piston ring pliers and piston ring compression pliers are one and the same, but they are not. If you have been in the trade of rebuilding engines for some time, you likely know that…
According to many experts, engine oil filters only need to be hand-tight, and I agree with them. Throughout my experience servicing cars, including my Subaru Hawkeye WRX, I have always tightened oil filters by hand, and none has ever come…
Besides snap rings that are difficult to remove or install without a proper tool, piston rings can be another source of trouble when rebuilding a car engine. Without the right tool, you can easily deform these important metal rings and…
Malco Tools is shutting down its Eagle Grip product line of locking pliers. Here's the reason and what you should do about it.
Transmission systems, drive axles, and transfer cases of cars and trucks utilize all manner of circlips to retain gears and bearings on shafts. From regular snap rings with grip holes to wire locks. As you may have learned from my…
If you’ve ever wrestled with a stubborn electrical connector or a fuel line fitting, you know the struggle is real. What should be a quick disconnect turns into a finger-bruising, tab-snapping mess. Dust, grime, and tight clearances only make it…
