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Voltage Readings (operating health indicators)

Posted by Josh Carton on

A quick check of available voltage at an automotive battery would show you around 12.6v. No need for a graph to show a static number. However, if checking to see how much voltage signal is being returned from a throttle position sensor (TPS), a graph would be quite helpful. This voltage signal would likely travel upward vertically from 0vdc to 5vdc as the pedal

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Resistance Measurements

Posted by Josh Carton on

Depending on the type of circuit and operational health of that circuit an ohm measurement can be variable (Thermistors, etc...), non existent (or very very low) or visible but not expected. With the ability to give live readouts and graph resistance measurements you are able to see the resistance value of a circuit or component immediately (live) and in its past in relationship to time. Although this seems obviou

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Why scan tools are great but are only the first step in the process

Posted by Ben Edwards on

You’ve been here before. A vehicle’s ‘Service Engine Soon’ light appears and the customer is looking for answers. You get out the diag-shovel and start to chip away. First stop is a quick scan of the diagnostic trouble codes. A seemingly simple P0xxx performance code. The diagnostic chart says that this code can be caused from the engine computer noting an unexpected drop in sensor signal. You hop over to the data stream to see what all the fuss is about. Then, without warning, a flash of lightning and a booming thunder clap

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Pocket IV Hydration 101 - Fighting the FLU

Posted by Josh Carton on

Hydration's Role in the Immune System This article was written by our health partners at Hydration Health. Fluid in our body is like our sewer system.  It shuttles waste and toxins out of our body.  Fluid additionally carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues.  It's vital for our overall well-being to stay adequately hydrated.  When we are sick your body requires more fluid. With a fever, each degree above 98.6°F [37°C] adds 2.5 mL/kg/d to insensible losses. Meaning a 220lb male would need to consume an additional 750 ml or 25 oz of fluid per day.                     ...

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Divine Bovine Pork Shoulder Jerky for Mobile Tool Dealers & Mechanics

Posted by Josh Carton on

Divine Bovine Pork Jerky OUR STORY In a small village in southern Italy, there lived a butcher who loved to make Jerky. His name was Franco, but to his family and friends he was simply known as “Pops.” COMPANY = FAMILY CURIOSITY Pops experimented with different cuts of meats and seasonings and soon discovered that for beef jerky, the sweetest and most tender cut was brisket of beef. ORIGINALITY Although brisket had never been used for jerky before, it created a unique blend of flavor and tenderness. As predicted, Pops' new jerky was a hit and earned rave reviews! LEGACY Now...

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