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DIY Auto Repair Tools
Owning your own car is an American tradition that has become a rite of passage for many, and maintaining your car is a part of that same tradition. Many find satisfaction – as well as savings – by doing their own maintenance and repairs. The truth is most maintenance can be performed with the relatively basic set of tools found on this list:
Wire brush, utility knife, and pressure gauge
For small maintenance tasks such as cleaning your battery terminals, cutting hoses, and checking tire pressure regularly, these basic and inexpensive tools are invaluable.
Mini crowbar and mini sledge
You’ll be surprised how often you need a crowbar to leverage a part or pulley, or how often that sledge will help you loosen a rusted bolt.
Oil filter wrench
This tool is easy to overlook, but changing your own oil is one of the best ways to save money and you really can’t do it without an oil filter wrench (at least, you don’t want to).
Socket set
A socket set will save you hours of tedious work on longer bolts. You don’t have to spend a fortune, but be sure to get a decent set in either standard or metric variation depending on where your car is an American or foreign model.
Box wrench set
Box wrenches have a closed end and an open end and are handy for adjusting bolts in narrow and tight places.
Screwdriver set
You’ll need screwdrivers to remove all kinds of parts like a fan cowling, mud flap, or door panel. Basically everything on your car is help in place with a screw or bolt, so be sure to get both slotted and Philip’s head drivers.
Jack and jackstands
This may seem indulgent, but having a hydraulic jack to lift your 2 ton vehicle and four solid jack stands to hold it securely while you lie under it is worth the investment.
Torque wrench
Believe it or not, there are bolts on your car that need to be tightened to a certain level of torque. A torque wrench, which when set properly, literally breaks away at the right torque.
To learn more about San Diego based BMW repair and other car services please visit http://www.robertsautoservice.com.
About the Author
Ryan Frank is a 23 year old blogger and writer living in San Diego, CA.
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