Ron Lainhart

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Ask the Expert: Health and safety officials have been paying close attention to their vehicle lifts lately. How can technicians avoid citations and fines?

“Lowering to locks” relieves the lift’s hydraulic pressure and reduces the chance that the vehicle will free-fall if the lift system fails.

Aug. 24, 2015

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Ask the Expert: How can technicians boost efficiency when performing wheels-free work on lifts?

Tire hangers attach to a two-post or inground lift’s swing arms, providing convenient resting places for wheels.

Aug. 24, 2015

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Ask the Expert: Why do techs need jack stands if they already have lifts installed in their service bays?

The removal of heavy components, like transmissions and differentials, can cause a shift in a vehicle’s center of gravity.

Aug. 24, 2015