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    <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Diagnostic Code Reader - Essential Tool For Car Maintenance?</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 17:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (streakanime)</author>
      <dc:creator>streakanime</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;m writing buying guides for automotive stuff right now for one of my private clients. The guides are for individual parts, tools, etc. I&#039;m curious as to what some members of this community have to say about this little dispute... <br />
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My topic was X Essential Tools Used For Car Maintenance.<br />
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I pick how many tools and provide descriptions/what they are used for. <br />
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I put a code reader in my list just because they are convenient. My husband is a mechanic and he thinks anyone who owns a car...<br />
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      <title>Fixing rust spots on a car body</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2014 00:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Azurix)</author>
      <dc:creator>Azurix</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What tools would I need to do this? Would a hand held electric grinder, along with some grip tape be proficient enough? I read that 150 grit would be the best to use. I don&#039;t have a lot of experience with cars, so this is completely new to me. I would need some eye protection, correct? I am also worried that this would scratch the exterior of the car as well. Any tips, opinions, or comments would be greatly appreciated!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Husky vise grip (new tool)</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago I had an issue with a stripped screw for a tv wall mount.  My screw outs couldn&#039;t get it out.  The screw was cheap.  They just drilled it out without ever biting into it.  <br />
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So I went to the old life saver tool.  A pair of vise grips.  Turns out I don&#039;t have a good pair anymore so while out buying some leg bolts to use on the mount, I bought a new pair.<br />
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I normally buy Motormaster but I happened to be at Home Depot so I decided to see if they had anything worth buying....<br />
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      <title>Power bars</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2013 23:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who has been on the site for a bit might have heard me talk about power bars once or twice (or 15 but who is counting).  I&#039;m not talking about the electrical power bar that you have your computer and all the other items plugged into.  I&#039;m talking about a hand tool.<br />
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Power bars are great when you get a nut that is tough to get off with a regular wrench.  With the longer handle of a power bar you can get more leverage, and this will normally break the nut free.  <br />
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I find that great for...<br />
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