most commonly used tools
12-26-2004, 07:19 PM
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most commonly used tools
looking to put a cheap set of tools together of the most commonly used tool any recomened tools you can suggest???
just the basics like when i have to make repairs while on the go kind of deal
just the basics like when i have to make repairs while on the go kind of deal
12-26-2004, 09:56 PM
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Though there isn't much use to keep tools in the car, there are a few I would recommend for any car:
- Accurate tire pressure reader. Never rely on the gas station readers. From $3 to $15.
- Mini flare kit. Great for emergency situations. $7 to $16
- Duct tape. All around usefulness. $2 to $4
Disposable Camera. If you ever get into an accident, a picture is worth a thousand words.
- Accurate tire pressure reader. Never rely on the gas station readers. From $3 to $15.
- Mini flare kit. Great for emergency situations. $7 to $16
- Duct tape. All around usefulness. $2 to $4
Disposable Camera. If you ever get into an accident, a picture is worth a thousand words.
12-26-2004, 10:29 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^6what?
u mean for the tire press reader? alot of em arent electric . but yeah fo an in car kit i'd say a medium sized phillips and standard screwdrivers , 14mm , 12 mm , 10 mm , 17 mm , 19 mm socket set with ratchet , 14mm wrench , electrical tape , superglue. thats what id say for a in car kit. that and a hose clamp . it never hurts.
u mean for the tire press reader? alot of em arent electric . but yeah fo an in car kit i'd say a medium sized phillips and standard screwdrivers , 14mm , 12 mm , 10 mm , 17 mm , 19 mm socket set with ratchet , 14mm wrench , electrical tape , superglue. thats what id say for a in car kit. that and a hose clamp . it never hurts.
12-26-2004, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
u mean for the tire press reader? alot of em arent electric . but yeah fo an in car kit i'd say a medium sized phillips and standard screwdrivers , 14mm , 12 mm , 10 mm , 17 mm , 19 mm socket set with ratchet , 14mm wrench , electrical tape , superglue. thats what id say for a in car kit. that and a hose clamp . it never hurts.
and your list is what i'm looking for TY!!!
12-26-2004, 10:38 PM
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get a metric set at sears (craftsman) for those sizes u can find a nice 9 piece kit for like 20 bucks and it comes with a ratchet. then just buy a cheap ol no name wrench , and two cheaper type sears screwdrivers. that whole kit will be almost 30 but most of it will have a lifetime warranty and be good quality. i miss workin in tools at sears.
12-27-2004, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
^^^^^^^^^^^^6what?
u mean for the tire press reader? alot of em arent electric . but yeah fo an in car kit i'd say a medium sized phillips and standard screwdrivers , 14mm , 12 mm , 10 mm , 17 mm , 19 mm socket set with ratchet , 14mm wrench , electrical tape , superglue. thats what id say for a in car kit. that and a hose clamp . it never hurts.
u mean for the tire press reader? alot of em arent electric . but yeah fo an in car kit i'd say a medium sized phillips and standard screwdrivers , 14mm , 12 mm , 10 mm , 17 mm , 19 mm socket set with ratchet , 14mm wrench , electrical tape , superglue. thats what id say for a in car kit. that and a hose clamp . it never hurts.
those are all the sockets you need on a toyota unless you need to take off the axle nut which you will not do
12-27-2004, 02:38 AM
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add a wire crimper/stripper tool
and a nice cheap drill set won't hurt either ($20) If you can, go plug in, rather than the battery. . . they tend to last longer, have more torque, and are cheaper. Battery operated ones are just handy, but in my experience not suitable for auto use.
and a nice cheap drill set won't hurt either ($20) If you can, go plug in, rather than the battery. . . they tend to last longer, have more torque, and are cheaper. Battery operated ones are just handy, but in my experience not suitable for auto use.
12-27-2004, 02:40 AM
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ah. . . didn't see that this was for the car.
Also those ratchet style screw driver -multi tools, that carry 11 bits in em are handy. . . I got one and have used it often. As well as normal socket sets.
Also those ratchet style screw driver -multi tools, that carry 11 bits in em are handy. . . I got one and have used it often. As well as normal socket sets.
12-27-2004, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by hornet_on_flower
Originally Posted by hotbox05
u mean for the tire press reader? alot of em arent electric . but yeah fo an in car kit i'd say a medium sized phillips and standard screwdrivers , 14mm , 12 mm , 10 mm , 17 mm , 19 mm socket set with ratchet , 14mm wrench , electrical tape , superglue. thats what id say for a in car kit. that and a hose clamp . it never hurts.
and your list is what i'm looking for TY!!!
12-27-2004, 05:38 AM
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Disposable cameras have a shelf life of 1 1/2 year with the batteries. After that you have to get a new one, but for five bucks you can save yourself a LOT of trouble in case anything ever happens and they always do.
I once got into an accident with my E30 M3 when someone sideswiped my rear fender. With the pictures I took with the camera I was able to pull the car over to the side instead of blocking the intersection and wait for the police to write a report (and usually the reports they write lack any detail) You can use it to catch license plates, damage, people, anything.
I once got into an accident with my E30 M3 when someone sideswiped my rear fender. With the pictures I took with the camera I was able to pull the car over to the side instead of blocking the intersection and wait for the police to write a report (and usually the reports they write lack any detail) You can use it to catch license plates, damage, people, anything.
12-28-2004, 01:50 AM
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Re: most commonly used tools
Originally Posted by hornet_on_flower
most commonly used tool any recomened tools you can suggest???
just the basics like when i have to make repairs while on the go kind of deal
just the basics like when i have to make repairs while on the go kind of deal
Vise Grips
Duct Tape
Bottle Opener
The first three will generally get you home.
The last one is for when the first three arent enough.
12-28-2004, 07:19 AM
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I got a nice expensive Crafsman Tools with the tool box from auto College I attend. There's everything I need to work on the car and the most important are sockets and open box wrenches. I'm getting rid of my tools for half of what im paying , so if interested pm.
