Category: Automotive

Autel MP808Z-TS Diagnostic Scan Tool Review. NEW Model With NEW Hardware. Watch Before You Buy

Best Autel 808 scan tool on the market today! The Autel MP808Z-TS. Diagnostic Scan Tool Review. NEW Model With NEW Hardware. Watch Before You Buy

The Autel MP808Z-TS is a brand new model for 2023. It features a new operating system of Android 11, which is roughly 10 years newer than the previous Android 4.4 that has been used on all the previous 808 scan tools. I also has a quicker processor, along with 4X the amount of ram compared to previous 808 models. The software in this new tool has been optimized to run smoother and faster on that new hardware. This is a full bidirectional control scanner, with a full featured TPMS tool included. You basically get a pro level bidirectional scan tool, along with a full feature TPMS tool all rolled into the same device. The TPMS functionality of this tool is equal to the MaxiTPMS TS608 stand alone TPMS tool, which is roughly 600 bucks (give or take) if you had to buy that tool by itself. The new hardware and software combined with all of it’s features between the diagnostic capabilities, and the TPMS capabilities, makes this one of the best scan tools on the market today, in my opinion. And best of all, it’s an Autel!…. No scan tool is perfect, but Autel tools seem to work in most cases where other scan tools can really struggle.

BEWARE: The older 808 scan tools with their ancient operating system, and slower processors with barely enough RAM are still readily sold all over the internet today. Don’t be fooled. All of these internet sales listings on various sites will CLAIM “New Version, 2023” etc…. But really, these are “new old stock” scan tools that have been in stock in various warehouses all around the world waiting for people to buy them. Then, once someone buys one of these older scan tools, the new owner will do a software update (because updates are included for 1 year) and instantly this older scan tool with SEEM new because it has the most current software….. but it’s still running on the old operating system, and still has the slower processor with 4X less RAM. If you’re in the market for an Autel 808, this is the model to buy!

The Autel MP808Z-TS owners manual PDF for can be found here:
https://www.autel.com/u/cms/www/202211/09012813l7qq.pdf (linked to the Autel website)

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Get These While You Still Can. Malco Eagle Grips Will SOON Be Gone Forever.

Malco-Eagle-Grip-locking-pliers-public-service-announcment. Get them while you still can.

This is a public service announcement about the Malco Eagle Grip locking pliers. These are the BEST locking pliers on the market today and production is already winding and the factory will be closed at the end of the year….. about a month and a half from the time of this video. These are made in the original Petersen Vise Grip factory in Dewitt Nebraska. If you think you might be in the market for the best set of locking pliers money can buy, either today or down the road, you might want to buy some of these now while you still can. It won’t be long and these will be gone forever. Unless another tool manufacturer steps up and buy’s the factory, this tool will be gone for good.

The YouTube channel called “Project Farm” has done independent testing and found these to be the best locking pliers money can buy…. and I completely agree with his results. He does an excellent job with all of his tests.
Project Farm locking pliers test video: https://youtu.be/X8BDMF8KKlQ

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XTOOL IP819 Review. OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool. New in late 2022

I review the brand new XTOOL IP819 OBD2 diagnostic scan tool. This OBD2 scanner will read and reset all diagnostic trouble codes, (DTC) for every module in the vehicle. This scan tool also has full bidirectional control with actuation tests and special functions such as crank relearn and other system resets. This XTOOL model has basically the same features and functions as the XTOOL D8 but with a 1 inch smaller screen and slightly smaller battery, and of course a lower price.

This tool has a bunch of functionality for the price. If you’re looking for a scan tool with full bidirectional control but you don’t want to break the bank with a tool that has really fancy hardware (like a huge high resolution scree, wirless VCI, etc) then this tool might be for you.

Possible correction: In the video when I am reading the list of specs, when I get the spot where it says “processor: 2 G” I pause for a second and then I say something like “that must be a misprint, the system has 2 gigabytes of ram, and 32 gigabytes of storage”. Well, it is possible that the specs were correct and it actually meant the processor is 2 GHz (gigahertz) which is the speed of the processor. And if that is the case, then it has a newer, faster processor than previous XTOOL models. Sorry for the confusion.

My IP616 video can be found here: https://youtu.be/_uBznng8_R8

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XTOOL IP616 Review. OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool. New in late 2022.

I review the brand new XTOOL IP616 OBDII diagnostic scan tool. This OBD2 scanner will read and reset all diagnostic trouble codes, (DTC) for every module in the vehicle. This XTOOL code reader will also display live data from all modules in the vehicle. However, it does not feature any bidirectional control. This is what I would call an entry level scan tool. It’s budget friendly and can assist with probably 95% of repairs to most vehicles made in 1996 or newer. OBD2 was federally mandated to be the standard for cars sold in the US for model year 1996, or newer. It’s still that way today. A brand new 2023 vehicle sold inside the USA is OBD2. A lot of low-end code readers (creaders) will only display trouble codes for the PCM (powertrain control module) which is the “computer” that typically only runs the engine and transmission in most vehicles. Well, as cars got newer (from 1996) and more sophisticated, the manufacturers added more and more modules. Nowadays there is a separate module for EVERYTHING in the vehicle. It’s common to have 30+ modules in a vehicle from the 2010’s, and up, and probably 20+ modules in vehicles from the 2000’s. My point is…. again, most low-end code readers will only display codes from only the PCM…. from only ONE module in the vehicle. What do you do when there are codes in another module that the cheap code reader will not display? You need a step up to this type of scan tool. As stated above, this scan tool will display DTCs from ALL modules and display ALL live data, from every module in the vehicle. Nothing worse than having a check engine light on and not being able to retrieve the code because the code reader is too basic to pull the code form the Body control module, BCM. (for example) Or not having access to the fuel pump module to see if there is a fault. Even without bidirectional control, this is still a very helpful scan tool.

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TB6000Pro Battery Charger, Tester, Maintainer, Desulfator, Power Supply, BlueTooth. NEW. TOPDON

The Brand New TOPDON TB6000Pro is an automotive (car or truck) 12 volt battery charger, battery tester, battery maintainer, battery desulfator, and power supply. The device is controlled via Bluetooth from you mobile device. (Apple or Android) This thing is super cool! The app gives you almost infinite control over the battery charger. It has more features and functions than we’ve ever had in the past on a battery charger or battery tester. The device can be controlled by itself, without the app if need be but with limited control. This is designed to be controlled from the TB6000Pro app. This device does battery testing, vehicle charge testing, and vehicle crank testing, along with “smart charging” and “quick charging”. The app also lets you create your own charging profile in “expert mode” instead of using a preset charging profile. All test results can easily be saved with the click of a button. This thing is REALLY Cool! I had no idea how cool this thing was until I actually started using it. If you’re looking for an automotive battery charger that is new with a bunch of modern technology built in, this might be the device for you! This just might be the newest, best and certainly the coolest battery charger on the market? what do you think? Leave a comment below…

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