What to look for in a new tire changer?(1)

With proper maintenance and repair, standard tire changer tools for steel rims and regular valve stems lasts for many years. However, fuel economy regulations, newer vehicle designs and trends are changing rim size and composition leading to an effect on tire changers as well. This is the age of touchless tire changers, but then it takes the user some getting used to.

Along with changing brakes and oil, repairing and changing tires is among the most common jobs handled by a light duty fleet maintenance facility. Modern vehicles have tires with aluminum rims that are soft, have stiff sidewalls along with TPMS or tire pressure monitoring system valve stems. Most of these can break if serviced improperly. A new tire changer must be able to handle these changes.

Should You Select A 110V Machine Or A 220V One?

One of the most commonly asked questions on tire changers is whether one should buy a 110V machine or a 220V type. Not that there is much of functional difference between the two and many shops have used one or the other without noticing any. Although both machines consume the same amount of power, the one with the higher voltage rating will run at half the amperage.

To put it in simple terms, power is a product of voltage supplied and the consumed current. Therefore, for producing the same power output as for a 220V unit, a 110V machine will consume double the amperage. However, installing a 110V tire changer is simpler as it does not require an electrician to intervene.

However, one clear differentiator exists between selecting a tire changer working on 110V from the one working on 220V. This is explained by Jeff Kritzer of BendPak, the global leader in capital equipment related to automotive repair, such as oil filter crushers, wheel and tire service equipment and lifts. The senior vice president of sales and marketing explains that a motor running on higher voltage has an advantage when starting under load.

I will tell you some about choosing tire tools in next futher.

How to choose screwdrivers?

When screwdrivers set into soft wood without first drilling a pilot, use a bradawl to mark a small indent. The screwdrivers set will now be much easier to drive into the exact spot where you need it to go.

You've chosen your ratchet screwdriver with assorted multi-bits. The question now is, what bits are intended for which jobs?

Usually this question is best answered by considering another: what application are you undertaking?

Below we've got a list of typical applications where you'll be using a screwdriver and we've outlined the bit multi-bits for each, based around the type of screw you'll encounter.

maintenance and service engineers: use a Torx bit. These are the strongest and most wear-resistent screw types usually found in cars, machinery and domestic appliances. You'll also find torx screws in decking and other timber construction

cabinet making: use a Slotted bit. Slotted screws are about looks and appearance, hence you'll find them most often in wooden furniture. Select a flared tip screwdriver bit that is the same width - not smaller - than the slot in the screw head. Too wide and your bit will damage the work-piece, too narrow and it will damage the screw head

general joinery and construction: use a Phillips or China bit. These screws are most commonly used in general construction and joinery applications and range in size from 1-4 PT.

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10 Essential consideration of Successful Car Detailing(2)

Let us continue to tell you about car detailing, including auto detailing tools.

3. Dirty Water – never throw water you have used to wash your car back over your bodywork. If using buckets, use the two bucket method. One containing the shampoo and water mix and the other clean water. Using this second one to rinse your mitt in between applications of the shampoo/water mix from the first bucket. And if you have to rinse off with a bucket or two of water, make sure you use fresh, clean water.

4. For Even More Protection – consider a Grit Guard. A simple yet clever device that sits under the water at the bottom of your bucket and will allow the grit to fall between holes but not allow your mitts to reach the bottom. Preventing it from picking or stirring up the grit back into your mitt or the water above the guard.

5. Spray It – and if you have access to a hose connection, one other alternative to the bucket would be another clever and inexpensive device such as the SuperSpray. This ingenious yet simple car detailing tool fits on the end of your hose and will automatically mix the shampoo with the clean water to the required dilution and spray over your car.

And with the simple rotation of a small tap, you can, as often as you like, switch back to plain water to rinse the dirt off your mitt and the shampoo from your car. Simple to use and extremely effective it helps to further protect your paintwork from fine swirls and scratches.

6. Wash Tyres and Wheels First – do not use the same water for washing the paintwork after. Throw it away and rinse the bucket out before filling again for the paintwork.

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Precautions for using trailers

Trailer tool makes our task easier. Let me tell you precautions for using trailers.

1. You should choose the eye-catching color trailer tool.

2. Noting that communication and coordination between the vehicles. The drivers should make a reasonable route to avoid complex and congested road sections.

3. Controling the safety distance.Using tow rope to trailer, you need to master the distance and speed, just in case.

4. Before and after driving vehicles should be open double-flash warning lights, and you would better drive along the outermost lane.

A good trailer is equipped with a suitable tow rope. We are tow rope supplier, and we provide high quality of the tow rope and engine tools.

How to maintain the vehicle correctly?

Vehicles have become indispensable to our transport. Let me tell you how to maintain our vehicle correctly.

1. Using appropriate quality grade of lubricating oil.

2. Replacing the engine oil and filter on a regular basis.

3. Keeping the crankcase ventilation good.

4. Regularly cleaning crankcase.

5. Regularly cleaning fuel system

6. Regularly maintaining tank

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Why Our Oil Filter Wrench is Better?

Our company is an engine tools manufacturer in China, we provide high quality oil filter wrench and other relative products. I will tell you why our oil filter wrenches are better.

-We only use high quality 6061 T5 aluminum to construct our wrenches as opposed to lower cost, lower quality materials.

-Our wrenches are forged into shape under extreme pressure resulting in a very durable tool that will last the life of your vehicle. Most Toyota oil filter wrenches, while similar in appearance, are made of cast aluminum. Casting aluminum is much less expensive than forging but the result is a significantly weaker tool more prone to cracking and failure.

-Our wrenches are designed not only to engage the 64mm ring on the top of the oil filter housing, but the tabs below as well. This increases the contact area of the wrench on the housing decreasing the chances of stripping the plastic cap.

-Our Toyota oil filter wrenches are finished with a beautiful black anodized finish which isn't just for looks. It helps protect the aluminum from corrosion, makes clean-up after your oil change a breeze, and will never chip or peel like paint or other coatings.