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Wise Auto Tools: As a master auto technician, I've worked at several auto repair shops over the years. I've worked at a small independent shop and for nation wide chains. There are several things that can make a shop more successful. It starts with the individuals that write the service tickets. They provide the "first impression" that a customer gets. Listening to a customer's concern and relaying the description of the problem to the tech is one of the most crucial steps in having happy repeat …

Wise Auto Tools: As a Master Auto Technician in the repair industry for many years, I've always wondered "Why American cars and motorcycles used metric size spark plugs?" My research not only answers that question, it also provides some interesting history on two of the most popular spark plug brands, Champion and AC Delco. Read on to learn a little automotive history. The history of spark plugs in the United States is not only a tale of technological advancement but also a reflection of the ind …

Wise Auto Tools: Spark plug thread failure is not exclusive to Ford vehicles, although Ford seems to have the highest number of issues with blown spark plugs or damaged spark plug threads for unknown reasons. However, import manufacturer's like Toyota, Nissan, or others can also experience recurring spark plug thread problems after a repair from a parts store, resulting in enlarged holes.Fortunately, Time-Sert offers a solution for these problems as well. It's important to note that the Tim …

We have a short article called "Harley Davidson Spark Plug Threads - How to Fix" on spark plug thread repair kits used for first time repairs on Harley Davidson and other makes of motorcycles that has received a lot of attention lately. We've also been getting emails and phone calls on how to make a repair after a parts store insert has failed making the hole bigger. For second time repairs on M14x1.25 there's a Big Sert kit available. Big Sert is Time Sert's name for an oversize thread repair k …

We have a few tricks up our sleeves to help deal with broken exhaust manifold studs, broken EZ Outs, drill bits, and re-threading stripped exhaust manifold threads in the cylinder head if needed. Here's about a 5-minute read that could save you a lot of time when dealing with these issues. After reading this article check out an article I wrote on this topic many years ago when I worked for CarMax called Dodge 4.7 Exhaust Noise on Cold Start Up - Dakota Ram Durango.Okay, so if you're readin …