Parts

Parts Bin: Anco Replacement Windshield Washer Pump with Reservoir

Squinting through a mud-, pollen-, or salt-covered windshield? Anco’s Replacement Windshield Washer Pump is a darn good option for folks with a broken or otherwise ineffective windshield washer system. This kit is also a pretty smart retrofit for older cars and trucks that may be struggling with a sub-par factory setup—if the vehicle even came

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Parts Bin: Lisle Windshield Wiper Arm Puller Tool

Every once in a while, a tool comes along and saves the day. Lisle’s Windshield Wiper Arm Puller is one of those tools. It works similar to a pulley removal device—simply slide the tool’s adjustable arms behind the wiper arm, then spin the large threaded adjustment nut to secure the tool’s arms. To begin the

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10 Ford Gifts for Dads Who Love Cars & Trucks

The Blue Oval of Ford Motor Co. is as American as baseball and apple pie. It is synomomous with Detroit steel and the Industrial Revolution. Regardless of your brand preferences, Ford cars and trucks are one of the key pillars of automotive performance, for which our passion unites us all. [NOTE: Does Dad prefer Chevy

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Parts Bin: Clear View Filtration Oil Filters

Many engine builders will cut into a used oil filter to inspect what the filter has trapped—looking for things like bits of metal or sludge that could indicate an internal engine problem. But cutting into an oil filter isn’t a precise (or clean) process, which is why these new Clear View Filtration Oil Filters are so

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10 Chevy Gift Ideas for Dad

It may sound cliché to give Dad a tie for a gift—but if he’s a Chevrolet fan, it’s perfectly acceptable to give him a Bowtie. So if your Father is a die-hard Chevy loyalist, here’s a list of Bowtie-branded gifts he’s bound to love. Chevy Pickup Dealership T-Shirt The perfect complement to a pair of

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10 Mopar Gifts That Dads Will Love

The Omega symbol is the final letter of the Greek alphabet. It’s commonly used to symbolize something great, or to denote the end of—and the best, or ultimate version of—a significant period of advancement. It’s also been known to symbolize apolcalyptic destruction. The end of all things, leading the way to change and rebirth. Enter

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Gift Ideas for Dad: 15 Tools Your Father Probably Doesn’t Have

Gift-shopping for Dad is tough—especially if he’s the kind of guy that always wants tools. Because he probably has a million already and you’re left trying to find new ones that he doesn’t own. So, we made this list to help you out. While we can’t guarantee that your Pop doesn’t already have these, we

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Parts Bin: NTE Self-Solder Butt Splice Connectors

Making a splice in a vehicle’s automotive wiring is a critical task, because you’ve got to ensure there’s a solid electrical and mechanical connection that will withstand the vibration and temperature extremes found in automotive environments. Often, these splices must occur in tight spaces where there’s limited access to the wires, which can compound the

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Parts Bin: IPA Tools Relay Bypass Switches

While they’re usually pretty reliable, troubleshooting a failed relay can be a frustrating endeavor. More importantly, if you’re trying to service a component that relies on a relay for power, it can be a hassle to ensure the relay stays energized while you’re performing diagnostics. Innovative Products of America (IPA Tools) makes Relay Bypass Switches that

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Parts Bin: Bishko Factory Service Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, and Parts Lists

As much as we hate to admit it, working on a project is always easier when you have the instructions. But, if you’ve got a vintage vehicle, it’s often difficult to find a decades-old original factory service manual that isn’t torn to shreds, covered in greasy thumbprints, or blotched with antique mayonnaise. Thankfully, the bookworms

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