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TORQUE VALUE RANGE (Model TWM265IDA) In.-lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 to 265 Ft.-lbs. . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 to 22.12 Nm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 to 30 Kg-cm . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 to 306.1

SPECIFICATIONS O/A length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.4 inches Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 pounds Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/4-inch Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +2% / – 3% Unit selection . in.-lbs, ft.-lbs., Nm, kg.cm Head type . . . . . . . . . . . . f exible ratchet Operation mode . . . . . . .Peak hold/track Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two AA Battery life standby . . . . . . . . . . One year Battery life cont. use . . . . . . . . 110 hours LED lights . . . . . . . . . . Two red, 10 green terminal is also used for tool calibration by a qualif ed service center.

There’s not much to criticize about this high-precision tool. It looks great, balances well in the hand, and the progressive green-to-red indicator lights are really userfriendly (once you start to use it, you don’t want to put it down — it’s that cool).

My only gripe is the slot-drive battery compartment cap, which is fairly diff cult to remove with your thumbnail, requiring a coin or screwdriver. But considering the lengthy anticipated battery life, you won’t be changing batteries that often anyway. ● TOOL SOURCE:

MAC TOOLS

505 N. Cleveland Westerville, OH 43082 800-MAC-TOOL (800-622-8665) www.mactools.com

Bosch premium hybrid wiper blade Robert Bosch LLC has introduced InSight, a premium hybrid beam blade for consumers who prefer a hybrid blade but want the additional advantages of Bosch beam blade technology. It features a graphite-coated natural rubber wiping edge with an internal tension spring, versus the conventional style claws of other hybrid blades. Bosch InSight provides maximum wiping performance in all driving conditions. Installation is quick and easy. The Bosch InSight program is comprised of 12 part numbers providing 91% coverage of hook and pin applications for Asian, domestic and European vehicles. ROBERT BOSCH LLC Circle 150 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16150 Leverless tire changer Eliminate the effort and risk of changing low profile, run-flat and large diameter tires with Hennessy’s Coats ProGuard Plus leverless tire changer. It’s designed specif cally to lessen the risk of tire or rim damage and eliminates the pain of lifting, prepping, bead loosening, mounting and demounting tires. Every move is made with easy-to-use controls from one location. HENNESSY INDUSTRIES Circle 151 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16151 ANSED wireless exhaust diagnostics kit The new ANSED exhaust gas diagnostics kit is a hand-held reader that allows technicians to analyze gas output, troubleshoot problems and view and save data as needed. With the help of Bluetooth and USB connections, the f ve-gas analyzer studies multiple gases, spots potential problems and offers a list of possible solutions, all while displaying live charts of the data. The reports are easy to read for technicians and vehicle owners. ANSED DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS INC. Circle 152 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16152 Mitchell 1 2015 emission control application guide Mitchell 1’s up-to-date Emission Control Application Guide for shops that perform smog inspections includes emission system information specific to cars, light trucks, vans and Class A motor homes, model years 1966-2015. The guide features the latest EPA emission recall bulletins and standardized emission control abbreviation lists for nearly 40 years of gasolinefueled domestic and import cars, light trucks and vans, medium- and heavy-duty domestic trucks and Class A motor homes, plus reports for diesel engine cars, light trucks and vans model years 1984-2015. MITCHELL 1 Circle 153 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16153 CARDONE throttle bodies Now with 55 part numbers for 41 million vehicles, CARDONE’s throttle bodies cover more vehicles on the road. The expanded line encompasses the 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla/ Matrix, 2008-2014 Toyota trucks/Avalon/Camry, 2008-2013 Toyota Camry/Corolla/Matrix/Solara, 2004-2005 Toyota Camry/Highlander/RAV4/ Scion TC, 2012-2014 Nissan Cube/NV200, 2005- 2013 Nissan V6 trucks and 2009-2013 Ford Focus/Transit Connect. CARDONE INDUSTRIES INC. Circle 154 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16154

Philips LED lights Backed by a 12-year limited warranty, Philips Vision LED lights replace the incandescent bulbs in brake lights and taillights, back-up, dome, glove box, side market, trunk and license plate lights. The LED bulbs are guaranteed to last and create dynamic lighting inside the vehicle. Outside, they feature a bright, focused beam on the road. PHILIPS LIGHTING Circle 155 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16155

Ken-Tool metric valve breaker Ken-Tool’s T38B metric valve breaker removes valve stems quickly from smaller 10 mm valve stem holes, which are common on heavy-duty aluminum and alloy wheels. The T38B eliminate the time spent f ghting a corroded valve stem while trying to remove it. The T38B is 45 inches long and weighs 16 pounds. It features a 9 mm punch that allows it to remove nickel-plated, steel and brass valve stems from aluminum, alloy and European-style wheels without touching the wheel. The punch is spring loaded, has a rubber safety grip and steel tube construction. KEN-TOOL Circle 156 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16156

Rechargeable focusing penlight Coast Products has introduced the HP3R rechargeable focusing penlight. For close work, the user dials in the exact f ood beam needed by twisting the focusing bezel. The universal focusing optic enables the HP3R to cast a nearly perfect circle of consistent light. For longer-distance jobs, the bezel is adjusted to a hot spot that illuminates even the darkest corners of the vehicle. The HP3R penlight also features the company’s Flex Charge Dual Power Rechargeable System. At just over 1/2-inch in diameter, the HP3R includes a non-slip pocket clip and rear on/off switch. COAST PRODUCTS Circle 157 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16157 Red Kap Bottom Line Benef ts Red Kap’s new Bottom Line Benefits uniform program can advertise your business, establish expertise, improve customer perception, lift employee morale and enhance employee performance — all of which directly impacts your bottom line. The return on this type of minimal investment in a uniform program is stellar and is an easy change for any business owner to make. Red Kap will be releasing a series of videos in 2015 around the fundamentals of the Bottom Line Benef ts program. Visit redkapautomotive.com/BottomLineBenef ts. RED KAP Circle 158 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16158

Lisle Corp. low-prof le seat creeper Lisle’s new lowprof le seat creeper has an adjustable cushioned backrest. The creeper’s legs and wheels can be f ipped over for a 5-inch or 8-inch working height at the top of the seat cushion. The seat creeper assembly is 30 inches wide by 13 inches deep with 1 inch of ground clearance. The creeper’s backrest has a 3-inch adjustment range with a quick-release pin, or it can be removed when used as a knee creeper. There are two locking wheels for extra stability when needed. LISLE CORP. Circle 159 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/16159