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[ id;[blog-88]~title;Product of the Week: Pristine Bug Eraser~url;ocs-academy-blogs/pristine-bug-eraser~desc;Now that it’s finally starting to look like summer (knock on wood), we can put away the snow shovels, ice melt and winter washer fluid, and talk about something that comes with warmer weather…. Pris-tine’s Bug Eraser!~date;6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/88-pristine-bug-eraser.webp]~type;~tags;[2025, bug eraser, bug remover, bug wash, featured, june, pristine, product of the week, windshield washer fluid, wiper fluid], id;[blog-76]~title;Product of the Week: WASIP Auto Emergency Tool~url;ocs-academy-blogs/wasip-auto-emergency-tool~desc;This week we’re highlighting WASIP’s high-quality car escape tool, designed to prevent automotive en-trapment after an accident.~date;3/10/2025 12:00:00 AM~category;school-of-safety-supplies~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/76-wasip-auto-emergency-tool_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2025, auto safety, emergency tool, escape tool, march, product of the week, safety, wasip], id;[blog-65]~title;Product of the Week: Hopkins 12000 lbs RhinoRamps~url;ocs-academy-blogs/hopkins-rhinoramps-vehicle-ramps~desc;This week we’ll be highlighting the RhinoRamps® from FloTool! Find out what sets them apart from other car ramps, and some safety tips to keep in mind when using them.~date;12/10/2024 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/65_hopkins-rhinoramps-vehicle-ramps_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2024, car ramps, december, diy, featured, flotool, hopkins, rhinoramps], id;[blog57]~title;BrakeQuip Power Steering~url;ocs-academy-blogs/brakequip-power-steering~desc;Direction is important, but we’re not talking about your life goals. The steering system in your car deserves the same care and attention you put into planning that four-week stay in Monaco, so buckle up while we discuss BrakeQuip’s power steering solutions.~date;3/17/2023 12:00:00 AM~category;hose-school~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/57-brakequip-power-steering_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2023, automotive, brake hose, brakequip, march, power steering hose, vehicle repair], id;[blog56]~title;Launch into these Automotive Scan Tools~url;ocs-academy-blogs/launch-into-these-automotive-scan-tools~desc;Launch Tech is a global manufacturer with an incredible range of automotive scan tools, service equipment, battery testers and inspection tools.~date;2/10/2023 12:00:00 AM~category;tools-equipment-101~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/56-launch-into-these-automotive-scan-tools_featured.png]~type;~tags;[2023, automotive, automotive testers, february, launch tech, scan tools, testers], id;[blog46]~title;Wax, Rinse, and Repeat with 3M Automotive~url;ocs-academy-blogs/how-to-detail-your-car-professionally-with-3M~desc;Car care is critical, and with 3M’s automotive line, it can be easy too! This time, we review the “details” of this extensive product line and how the pros use it to keep your car looking brand new.~date;8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/60_how-to-detail-your-car-professionally-with-3M_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2022, august, auto detailing, automotive, car care, diy, exterior car cleaning, featured, how to, how to cleaning chemicals, interior car cleaning], id;[blog44]~title;How To Jump Start Your Ride with Solar Booster Pacs~url;ocs-academy-blogs/jump-start-vehicle-with-solar-booster-pacs~desc;To survive a Canadian winter, you need to know that your car is going to start in the toughest conditions. Solar Booster Pac products are here to keep your vehicle on the road.~date;5/11/2022 12:00:00 AM~category;tools-and-equipment-101~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/57-jump-start-vehicle-with-solar-booster-packs_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2022, automotive, battery booster packs and chargers, how to, jump starters, may, shop equipment and storage, tools], id;[blog43]~title;Repair Small Scale Scratch and Dent with Bondo~url;ocs-academy-blogs/how-to-fix-small-scratches-and-dents-with-bondo~desc;Got a brand-new ding on your car, or an unsightly crack in your garage door? With 3M’s Bondo, these repairs are a breeze!~date;4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/56-how-to-fix-small-scratches-and-dents-with-bondo_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2022, adhesives and sealants, april, auto body repair, automotive, car care, how to, putties], id;[blog41]~title;Repair Brake Lines with BrakeQuip~url;ocs-academy-blogs/repair-brake-lines-using-brakequip-brake-hoses-and-fittings~desc;These days, everything is about go, go, GO! But stopping is just as important. This time we discuss BrakeQuip’s brake lines and tubing.~date;2/23/2022 12:00:00 AM~category;hose-school~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/54-repair-brake-lines-using-brakequip_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2022, automotive hose, brake hose, february, hose accessories, hose and fittings, tube fittings], id;[blog33]~title;EZ Red Testers Makes Automotive Fluid Testing Easy!~url;ocs-academy-blogs/how-to-use-ez-red-testers~desc;Making sure your windshield washer fluid, anti-freeze, and battery acid are at quality standards helps ensure your vehicle runs smoothly all winter long. The EZ Red Testers make testing these automotive fluids easy.~date;12/29/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;training-in-test-instruments-and-gau~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/46_ez-red-testers_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[automotive, diy, how to, test and measurement, test instruments and gauges], id;[blog31]~title;Conquer Winter Roads with Trygg Tire Chains~url;ocs-academy-blogs/all-about-trygg-tire-chains~desc;In Canada, winter generally means a whole lot of ice and snow, and sometimes a set of winter tires just can’t cut it. That’s why Trygg designed a lineup of tires chains to help keep you on the road and out of trouble.~date;12/15/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;just-for-truckers~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/44_all-about-trygg-tire-chains_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2021, automotive, december, heavy duty fleet, tire chains, trucking], id;[blog23]~title;What is a Chamois?~url;ocs-academy-blogs/what-is-a-chamois-and-how-to-use~desc;Whether you’re cleaning up your prized muscle car for the summer or just wiping down the dust on your Jeep, the chamois is the perfect addition to any auto detailing task. This time we discuss the ultra-absorbent drying power of this all-natural cloth.~date;10/6/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/34-what-is-a-chamois-and-how-to-use_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2021, automotive, car care, exterior car cleaning, october], id;[blog20]~title;Say Good-Bye to Blind Spots with West Coast Mirrors~url;ocs-academy-blogs/eliminate-blind-spots-with-west-coast-mirrors~desc;Road safety applies to everyone, but having visibility on the road becomes especially challenging in a big rig. Find out how Cham-Cal mirrors can help you when you’re on the road.~date;9/15/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;just-for-truckers~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/31_eliminate-blind-spots-with-west-coast-mirrors_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2021, automotive, heavy duty fleet, mirrors, september], id;[blog18]~title;Keep Your Batteries Protected with Attwood~url;ocs-academy-blogs/keep-batteries-protected-with-attwood~desc;No one wants a damaged battery, that’s why Attwood battery boxes are the perfect solution to keep your batteries protected and away from the elements.~date;9/1/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/29-keep-batteries-protected-with-attwood_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2021, automotive, automotive accessories, september, trailer and towing], id;[blog12]~title;Repair Automotive Fuel Hoses with BrakeQuip~url;ocs-academy-blogs/repair-fuel-hose-with-brakequip~desc;What keeps us going? Fuel! This article discusses the signs of fuel hose wear and the parts and procedures you need to repair or replace a leaky line, all with the help of BrakeQuip FuelFlex.~date;7/21/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;hose-school~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/23-repair-fuel-hose-with-brakequip_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2021, automotive, automotive hose, fuel hose, hose accessories, hose and fittings, july, tube fittings], id;[blog10]~title;TruFuel, Take the Guess Work Out of Oil to Fuel Ratios~url;ocs-academy-blogs/trufuel-for-2-stroke-engines-a-simple-choice~desc;TruFuel helps to simplify oil to fuel ratios and the winterization of your power equipment. Find out how to make your small equipment engines run better, longer, and with less hassle all with TruFuel!~date;7/7/2021 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-courses-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/21-trufuel-for-2-stroke-engines-a-simple-choice_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2021, automotive, fluids additives and chemicals, fuel system additives, july], id;[blog1]~title;What are Gabriel Shock Absorbers?~url;ocs-academy-blogs/what-are-gabriel-shock-absorbers~desc;Shock absorbers play an important role in a vehicles’ suspension system. But how? And what are shock absorbers? Learn about how shock absorbers work, when to replace them, our selection of Gabriel shock absorbers, and more.~date;10/30/2020 12:00:00 AM~category;crash-course-in-automotive~image;[https://gdlweb-cgbwb2htdtbadphc.z01.azurefd.net/images/04-gabriel-shock-absorber_featured.webp]~type;~tags;[2020, automotive, automotive parts, october, shock absorber, shock and struts, shocks]]

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