If you plan on doing car repairs but don't know what tool you need, this article is for you.
SHANGHAI JOCEN INDUSTRY CO.,LTD provides hundreds of auto repair tools. All you need is a few tools and a willingness to get dirty. We will show you these tools.
Pliers
You most likely have a set of pliers in your house, but it's worth to have a complete plier set. Pliers are one tool we find ourselves using quite frequently when working on a car.
Torque Wrench
Tightening bolts to the recommended specification is often overlooked, even by some mechanics. Unfortunately over torquing a nut can cause the bolt to shear off. If the bolt doesn't strip, you will make it harder on yourself to remove the bolt the next time.
Here's a Tip: When using a torque wrench, set the required torque setting and tighten the bolt until you hear a click. Stop tightening once you hear that click.
Do not use a torque wrench to remove nuts and bolts. Use your ratchet or if necessary a breaker bar. Otherwise, you will either damage the torque wrench or mess up the calibration settings.
Be sure your torque wrench has the same drive size as your socket set.
Combination Wrench Set
You may be thinking why in the world do I need an open wrench set if I am going to get a socket set. Sockets can't get to all the nuts and bolts due to space constraints. Also, if you are going to change a control arm, window regulator or a ball joint you will most likely need a wrench set to counter-hold a bolt.
We like the Craftsman open-ended wrench set that also has a ratcheting box end. This saves time because you don't need to remove the wrench every single time.
Screwdrivers
You already have a few screwdrivers around the house, right?
That's a good starting point. As you build your DIY auto repair skills, you may find out that you need even more screwdrivers. You will need large flat head screwdrivers that you can use as a prying tool. You will also need small screwdrivers for electrical car parts.
Rubber Mallet
You may be surprised to see a rubber mallet on this list but a rubber mallet can come in handy. You can use it to push that bumper dent out or just smack that rotor that's refusing to get out.
Breaker Bar
When you get started with DIY auto repair one of the feelings you quickly have is:I can't get that bolt loose.
Don't be discouraged. It is not that you need to be strong to fix cars, you need to be smart. Use a breaker bar instead of the ratchet and you can get lose any bolt you like. Even the CV joint bolts which are meant to be removed with a breaker bar.
Car Ramps and Floor Jack
Ramps are a must. Period. If you are planning on changing the oil yourself, ramps not only make this task easier but also safer. We recommend ramps because they are a lot safer to use than a floor jack, especially when you are just starting out with fixing your car.
Rolling the car up on the ramps is easy, fast and quicker than using a floor jack. The added benefit of using ramps is that you are less likely to damage your driveway or garage floor which is a common issue with floor jacks.
Mechanic Tool Set
Every car owner must have a toolset. basic auto repair tools needs to have 6mm to 19mm socket, extensions, ratchet, Allen keys. You will be using it every time you work on your car. No kidding. If you don't have a socket set we highly recommend you invest on a good set as it will pay in the long run.
Post time: Nov-20-2020