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SNEAK PEEK
Welcome to Sneak Peek!
This section features recently introduced
automotive tools and equipment. See new
products even before automotive technicians
read about them in PTEN magazine.
OFFERS TWO
AIRFLOW SETTINGS
The Makita
18V
LXT
Variable
Temperature Heat Gun, No. XGH02ZK,
includes a temperature dial for up to 1,022
degrees F and two airflow settings (4.2
and 7.1 cfm). The heat gun has a continuous
run-time of 21 minutes and weighs 2.9
lbs. It features a trigger switch with lockon
and lock-off functions, an LED to illuminate
the work area, a rubberized soft grip
to increase user comfort, and a compact
and ergonomic design at only 6-5/8 " long.
Compatible with various nozzle accessories
for increased versatility. n
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on VehicleServicePros.com
MADE OF HEAT-TREATED
S2 STEEL
The OEMTOOLS 13-pc Star Bit Socket Set,
No. 22977, comes with many sizes, including
(1/4 " drive) T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27,
T30, (3/8 " drive) T40, T45, T47, T50, T55, and
(1/2 " drive) T60. The long-lasting bits are
made of heat-treated S2 steel while the reinforced
chrome vanadium steel sockets are
designed to give extra turning power. The
bits are made with fully refined hard chrome
plated finish and zinc phosphate to prevent
rust and corrosion The precision-made set
exceeds ANSI standards and comes in a
sturdy blow molded case for convenient
and organized storage. n
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on VehicleServicePros.com
GENERATES DIAGNOSTIC
REPORTS IN LITTLE TIME
The TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 generates
diagnostic reports in a short amount of
time to assist shops in completing jobs
faster and more efficiently. This diagnostic
tool is best utilized for basic functions,
including ECU lookup, reading and clearing
fault codes, and reading data streams.
The product offers OE-level full system
diagnostics for 200+ vehicle makes and
comes equipped with upgraded hardware,
a larger screen with higher resolution,
and an improved battery life, as
well as a wireless Bluetooth diagnosis
connector. The scanner offers 28 different
maintenance services for major vehicle
brands, including oil resets, EBP resets,
suspension resets, and more. n
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on VehicleServicePros.com
FEATURES SIX 1/4 " OUTLETS
The Ascot Supply 6-in-1 Air Line Manifold
Kit features six 1/4 " outlets and comes with
three 1/4 " aluminum plugs. The aluminum
plugs can be inserted into the manifold
when the additional outlets are not in use.
The kit is made from lightweight aluminum
and acts as a manifold for 1/4 " hoses to
split the line. n
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on VehicleServicePros.com
THREE KITS TO CHOOSE FROM
The Off-Highway Automotive Kits from Pico Technology are designed for fault diagnosis
on trucks, tractors, forklifts, boats, combine harvesters, excavators, and more. The
kits contain a modified PS4425A PicoScope having additional protection to withstand
off-highway conditions. The included accessories help users quickly connect and easily
carry out non-intrusive and non-invasive measurements on a wide variety of systems
and components found in these vehicles. There are three kits to choose from: Entry
(No. PQ324), Expert (No. PQ331), and Elite (No. PQ332). n
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december2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of december2022

Editor's Note: The technician shortage is getting real
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
Electric vehicles - coming to a shop near you
In Focus
Diagnostic Tech: Using digital tools to reduce the friction of running a shop
Show Me Your Truck: 'Look at that Bad Larry!'
Go Sell Something: Writing a sales pitch
Driving Sales
Tales From the Road: An entrepreneurial spirit
SEMA/AAPEX Wrap-up
Diagnosing Progress
Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
When the tools become the tutor
Diagnostic products
december2022 - 1
december2022 - 2
december2022 - 3
december2022 - Editor's Note: The technician shortage is getting real
december2022 - 5
december2022 - Sneak Peek
december2022 - 7
december2022 - 8
december2022 - 9
december2022 - 10
december2022 - 11
december2022 - Most Wanted
december2022 - 13
december2022 - Electric vehicles - coming to a shop near you
december2022 - 15
december2022 - 16
december2022 - 17
december2022 - 18
december2022 - 19
december2022 - 20
december2022 - 21
december2022 - In Focus
december2022 - 23
december2022 - 24
december2022 - 25
december2022 - Diagnostic Tech: Using digital tools to reduce the friction of running a shop
december2022 - 27
december2022 - 28
december2022 - 29
december2022 - Show Me Your Truck: 'Look at that Bad Larry!'
december2022 - 31
december2022 - Go Sell Something: Writing a sales pitch
december2022 - 33
december2022 - 34
december2022 - Driving Sales
december2022 - 36
december2022 - 37
december2022 - Tales From the Road: An entrepreneurial spirit
december2022 - 39
december2022 - SEMA/AAPEX Wrap-up
december2022 - 41
december2022 - 42
december2022 - 43
december2022 - 44
december2022 - A1
december2022 - A2
december2022 - A3
december2022 - Diagnosing Progress
december2022 - A5
december2022 - Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
december2022 - A7
december2022 - Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
december2022 - A9
december2022 - The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
december2022 - A11
december2022 - How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
december2022 - A13
december2022 - A14
december2022 - A15
december2022 - When the tools become the tutor
december2022 - A17
december2022 - A18
december2022 - A19
december2022 - A20
december2022 - Diagnostic products
december2022 - A22
december2022 - A23
december2022 - A24
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