IDEAL FOR MOST VEHICLES: This heavy-duty spring compressor tool by Orion Motor Tech repairs bent and damaged parts and performs the necessary suspension maintenance (recommended every 50-80,000 ...

Although you can't see it in the video, a spring compressor is being used, but when the compressed spring clears the lower control arm, the tool fails sending metal parts flying all over the shop.

includes operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. He regularly provides perspective on the state of the automotive Craig Jennings is the President of the Autodata Solutions division at J.D ...

Commonly found in vehicle suspension systems, occasionally in conjunction with a coil spring, they are also used to insulate vibration in machinery and as linear or angular actuators. Air springs are ...

The compressor is the power unit of the air-conditioning system that puts the refrigerant under high pressure before it pumps it into the condenser, where it changes from a gas to a liquid.

Compressor valves are valves used within a compressor to allow gas flow to and from the cylinder area. They operate based on pressure difference: if the pressure below the valve is greater than the ...

One advantage of buying a complete strut assembly instead of individual parts is that with the complete kit, removing and installing the strut assembly doesn’t require a spring compressor ...

As a result, the AC compressor replacement can easily surpass $1,000 making this a pricey repair. To get the best price, request estimates from multiple shops and keep in mind that a dealership is ...

With well over 50 years in the car repair industry and as a vehicle owner, I have seen firsthand how extreme winter (and ...

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Then right after warranty expired, it broke again (compressor). Such an incredible waste of money. Danby makes garbage. The reason I am writing this review Now is because I'm finally getting ...