Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

Mechanics trucks typically idle while technicians use the hydraulic crane, air tools and generator to make necessary repairs. This can put added wear on a truck's engine, transmission, power take-off ...

When selecting an onboard air compressor, start with the basics. Determine how much pressure (psi) and flow (cfm) is required, then determine the duty cycle. “Ask yourself what you will be doing with ...