Four Seasons Portable Recovery/Recycling Unit

Published: January 28, 2014

Four Seasons now offers a lightweight and portable recovery/recycling unit (part # 69509) that is perfect for small shops, agriculture, off-road, tractor and mobile service. The unit is only 24 lbs. and utilizes a new valve-less 1/3 HP oil-less compressor. It has an “on the run” self-cleaning valve, which does not have to be turned off when switching from the recovery to self-cleaning setting. It has a built in filter drier with a moisture indicator, a suction gauge and a valve discharge gauge for ease of use. The unit has an indestructible high-density polyethylene case.

Tool Intel: Why Are There So Many Screwdrivers?

Screwdrivers come in many shapes and sizes, and they are not created equal.

By Eric Garbe

Eric Garbe is a graduate of Columbus State Community College with a degree in Automotive Maintenance Technology. He has extensive independent and dealership field experience as a technician and shop owner and is an ASE Certified Master Technician and former Adjunct Automotive Professor. He has been professionally writing automotive technical articles and documents for many years and in his free time enjoys restoring old cars and creating custom interiors and upholstery.

Published: April 3, 2024

What appears as one of the most basic tools in your custgomers' tool box or in your tool corral is far from it. Screwdrivers come in many shapes and sizes, and they are not created equal. The differences in design and manufacturing can add up to a valuable tool you own for life, or one that just takes up space.