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Name: jd durham
Site: http://straighttalkautomotive.com
About the Author: Third generation mechanic that is a World Class Technician, an Automotive Hall of Fame honoree with 45 years experience in the automotive service and repair industry. A CompTIA certified Network+, i-Net+ and an A+ PC repair technician. I know that no matter how much I know or learn that it is impossible to know everything about vehicles and any vehicle can humble you at any moment.


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GM Kent Moore J-42598B Vehicle Data Recorder Review

This J-42598B vehicle data recorder review is applicable to the J-42598B +CAN and the J-42598 manufactured for General Motors and their Kent Moore tool division by OTC SPX Corporation. This vehicle data recorder is rather easy to use, you simply plug the cable into the OBD2 data connector in the vehicle and test drive the […]

Tactrix J2534 Pass Through Programmer Review

This is probably the most compact J2534 pass thru programmer we have ever seen or used. The unit is so small that it can be hidden in the palm of your hand. But do not let its size fool you into thinking that it does not work. It is a product of an independent company […]

OTC Monitor OBD Scan Tool Review

All of the OTC monitor OBD Scan Tools are what we now refer to as enhanced or manufacturer level data tools. This scan tool series was the dealer essential (required) tool for General Motors and Ford during OBD I. It was GM’s dealer essential scan tool until 1995 when the Vetronix unit replaced it. The […]

As You Get Older You Lose Your Memory

At least this is what we are told happens. Sometimes I truly wish that were correct or at least I could wipe portions of my memory like resetting the ‘Check Engine Light’ on a vehicle. Like you, I have a full day typically, but I seem to manage time for reading some interesting sites and […]

Accessory Belts What Are They and Who Needs Them

Accessory belts is the new term for what use to be called “fan belts”. These are the reinforced rubber belts that drive all the components on the engine like the Alternator, Air Conditioning Compressor, Power Steering Pump, Water Pump, Supercharger, and so forth. Their function is to keep the components rotating smoothly and efficiently by […]