SYSTEMS
TOOLS
CORRECT OPERATION
PROPER CAREVARIATIONS
Depending on the procedures you perform, your tool collection may consist of one or more of the following items:
- Two safety stands and two vehicle ramps, each of adequate capacity -- to support vehicle as necessary
- Oil filter wrench -- for oil filter removal
- Assorted screwdrivers (standard, hex head, torx head and Phillips head) -- for screw removal
- Ratchet handle with various sized sockets -- for nut or bolt removal. Also have a spark plug socket, a flex joint, and extensions of various lengths to reach difficult locations as well.
- Needle-nose pliers -- for holding small parts or working in confined areas
- Spark plug wire feeler gauge with gapping tool -- to measure and adjust spark plug gap
- Tire pressure gauge -- to measure tire air pressure
- Coolant hydrometer -- to measure coolant freezing point
- Torque wrench -- optional, but highly desirable, for correct part reassembly
- Plastic funnel -- to neatly pour various fluids into engine. A separate funnel should be kept for oil; another for other fluids.
- Container -- to catch drained fluids such as oil or coolant
- Putty knife -- to remove grease or old gaskets
- Large rubber squeeze bulb (e.g., kitchen baster) -- to add certain oils in difficult locations
- Dry-powder fire extinguisher -- for electrical or gasoline fires.
- Assorted combination wrenches -- from 1/4" to 1"
- Grease gun with grease fittings -- for underbody lubrication
- Assorted rags -- for part or hand cleanup
- Safety glasses or goggles -- to protect eyes from fluids, gases or debris
- Wheel chocks -- to block tires from rolling. Can use bricks or large wooden blocks instead.
- Sandpaper -- for body repair
- Battery terminal/clamp metal brush -- for cleaning deposits
- Battery hydrometer -- to measure battery strength
- Lint-free cloths or rags -- for fluid checks
- Thermometer -- to check fluid and air temperatures
SYSTEMS TOOLS CORRECT OPERATION PROPER CARE