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What tools should i be familiar with in Auto Mechanics?
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Michael Cox
Not an expert, but I offer real world experience that I want my daughter to learn
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Michael’s Answer
Obviously basic hand tools such as sockets and wrenches, plus additional things such as nut drivers, Allen wrenches (hex wrenches), etc. These days mechanics use a lot of cordless power tools and air tools as well. The biggest thing is learning computers and electronics. Modern cars are more and more dependent on computers to operate different functions.
Thank you for your information! Any softwares that I need to get familiarized with before I get into college, or when I am in college?
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naveen’s Answer
You should be able to use manuals tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches and vise grips as well as power tools such as pneumatic tools, drills, etc.
1/2″ drive extension set
1/2″ drive ratchet
1/2″ drive socket set metric
1/2″ drive socket set SAE
1/4″ drive extension set
1/4″ drive ratchet
1/4″ drive socket set, deep and shallow- 1 set
1/4″ drive socket set, metric, deep and shallow- 1 set
3/8″ drive ratchet 1 3/8″ drive extension set
3/8″ drive socket set SAE, shallow
3/8″ drive socket set, SAE deep
3/8″ drive torque wrench, 40-200 in. lbs.
3/8″ drive, metric, deep socket set
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 13/16″
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 5/8″
3/8″ drive, metric, shallow socket set
Gasket scraper
Inspection mirror
Pry bar (long)
Tool box
Vise- Grip Pliers
1/2inch drive impact
3/8 drive impact
Air chuck with gauge
Battery & Antifreeze Hydrometer
Battery Post / terminal Cleaner
Blow Gun
Circuit tester,12V test light
Combination phillips & straight blade screwdriver set
Feeler Gauges
Fender cover
Flashlight
Funnel
Hacksaw
Hammer, ball peen 18 oz.
Hammer, Plastic tip (soft face)
Hook & pick set
Jumper wire set
Mechanic’s (work) gloves-1 pair
Oil Filter Wrenches (Small & large)
Pliers, adjustable joint (channel lock)
Pliers, diagonal cutting
Pliers, needle nose
Putty knife/ scraper
Rubber mallet
Safety glasses or goggles
Telescoping magnet
Wire brush, small
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 5mm – 22mm
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 1/4 – 1inch
1/2″ drive extension set
1/2″ drive ratchet
1/2″ drive socket set metric
1/2″ drive socket set SAE
1/4″ drive extension set
1/4″ drive ratchet
1/4″ drive socket set, deep and shallow- 1 set
1/4″ drive socket set, metric, deep and shallow- 1 set
3/8″ drive ratchet 1 3/8″ drive extension set
3/8″ drive socket set SAE, shallow
3/8″ drive socket set, SAE deep
3/8″ drive torque wrench, 40-200 in. lbs.
3/8″ drive, metric, deep socket set
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 13/16″
3/8″ drive, spark plug socket, 5/8″
3/8″ drive, metric, shallow socket set
Gasket scraper
Inspection mirror
Pry bar (long)
Tool box
Vise- Grip Pliers
1/2inch drive impact
3/8 drive impact
Air chuck with gauge
Battery & Antifreeze Hydrometer
Battery Post / terminal Cleaner
Blow Gun
Circuit tester,12V test light
Combination phillips & straight blade screwdriver set
Feeler Gauges
Fender cover
Flashlight
Funnel
Hacksaw
Hammer, ball peen 18 oz.
Hammer, Plastic tip (soft face)
Hook & pick set
Jumper wire set
Mechanic’s (work) gloves-1 pair
Oil Filter Wrenches (Small & large)
Pliers, adjustable joint (channel lock)
Pliers, diagonal cutting
Pliers, needle nose
Putty knife/ scraper
Rubber mallet
Safety glasses or goggles
Telescoping magnet
Wire brush, small
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 5mm – 22mm
Wrench set, combination, 12-point, 1/4 – 1inch