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Got 2 of these from Amazon today - reads and erases codes for 18 bux (ea.).

Keeping one in the wifes truck full time, and the other with me in whatever vehicle I am in.

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May not work, though - can't get either one to work with Goldie.

How is Amazons return policy ?




















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Tried em both - they work fine on OBDII connections.
 

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I bought a $25 obd2 code reader from walfart just for my gfs 07 jeep compass. Works good
 

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Picked up this bellhousing bolt wrench for getting torque on the passenger side top bolt. Works pretty decent.
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I always use an 18" extension with a swivel and socket and tighten it from down over the back of the trans.
 

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I always use an 18" extension with a swivel and socket and tighten it from down over the back of the trans.
I got the drivers side that way. But between the headers, trans cooler lines, dipstick tube, o2 sensor, hardline for the trans modulator and a couple other things—it’s a pain on the passenger side.
 

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Broke my last one, had to buy a new kit. I use them for electrical panel building at work, but they work great for automotive too. Saves time since it's just one shot through to drill, tap and debur, just make sure you use a good tap gel or they don't last very long. Made by Greenlee.

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24 volt kobalt impact. But my next purchase will DEFINITELY be a sawzall lol.

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I got a steal on a ryobi 18v sawzall that had one cut on it at my local thrift store for $25! Im looking at all kobalt now since ive got the battery and charger

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Found myself in a situation where I needed an accurate tire pressure gauge. I did a lot of online research and talked to some mechanics before picking this one. Reads to .1 psi and accuracy is to .2 psi. Did some comparisons to my old pencil style gauge that I've been using for 20-something years and found it was reading 4 psi low at 36 pounds actual. Was painful on the wallet but it's a high quality tool.

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Found myself in a situation where I needed an accurate tire pressure gauge. I did a lot of online research and talked to some mechanics before picking this one. Reads to .1 psi and accuracy is to .2 psi. Did some comparisons to my old pencil style gauge that I've been using for 20-something years and found it was reading 4 psi low at 36 pounds actual. Was painful on the wallet but it's a high quality tool.

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Why do you need something so accurate?
 

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Why do you need something so accurate?

Nothing auto related. I'm trying to dial in a paragliding harness that incorporates an air bag for spinal protection. It has to be inflated prior to launching and the useful pressure is in the 3-5 psi range.
 

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