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ON OUR COVER
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EXCLUSIVES
41 INNOVATION
AWARDS PROFILE
We talk to OTC about their awardwinning
balll joint adapter kit.
PRODUCTS
8 NEW PRODUCTS
Check out the latest offerings from
Homak Manufacturing, SP Tools
USA, Mastercool, and more.
30 TOOL REVIEWS
Our review panel tests out four
different tools and gives their
feedback.
34 CATEGORY
SPOTLIGHT
Lighting
COLUMNS
7 EDITOR'S NOTE
Do you need an attitude
adjustment?
20 TOOL BRIEFING
Ross Colket goes over modern
A/C systems and how the different
configurations can be damaged if
the proper procedures, refrigerants,
and oils are not utilized.
24 DIAGNOSTIC TECH
Scott Brown gives an inside look at
servicing Tesla vehicles.
42 BIG-TIME BOXES
Scott Pinner, Wheaton's Service
Center in Key Largo, Fla.
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