Monday, November 29, 2010

DIY car repair - What tools you need

Car repairing is something many of us say we do, but in reality few of us take the time to properly maintain our vehicles. we tend to let the professional to handle it, whenever there is a problem. Truth be told, there are even some repairs that could be classified as maintenance, just because the repair itself functions to keep a larger disaster from happening.

In this series of articles, we are going to discuss about how to "Do-It-Yourself in car repair". To jump-start our journey into the world of DIY car repair, be sure our tool box has what we need to make the repair easy, pain free, and safe. We can easily get all these important tools from Ace Hardware, hardware shops or any hypermarkets.

Basic tools we need are:
  • screwdrivers (all size)
  • hex keys
  • open end wrenches
  • oil filter wrench
  • ratchet driver in 1/4 and 3/8, maybe 1/2
  • cutting pliers
  • extensions
  • sockets
  • torque wrench
  • PB Blaster or another penetrating oil
  • work light, fluorescent or LED
  • repair manual
  • pliers (sometimes it has to be)
  • channel locks
  • crescent wrench
  • breaker bar or impact gun

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