What Is a Tear Down Table and Why Every Mechanic Should Use One Posted on June 10, 2025 by Nurul Afsar A tear down table—sometimes called an engine tear-down bench or fluid-containment workbench—is a purpose-built surface designed for stripping, inspecting, and rebuilding engines, transmissions, and other greasy assemblies. Usually fabricated from heavy-gauge steel with raised edges, a perforated top, and an integrated drain, it channels oils and coolants into a catch basin so they never reach… Read more