Mechanic Tools

[aaronng]

Which one's supertools?

[EG5[KRT]]

id get a good light.. i..e a lead light or a portable led light

also a multimeter and timing light

[aaronng]

Just get the cheap basic stuff from local kmart, super cheap auto, ect. if you are just going to be doing little jobs here and there, no point spending big and only using once in a couple months.
A hammer is a MUST!!!

NO! Never cheap out on socket sets. If you are pulling hard on a ratchet and your socket or ratchet breaks, sending the socket into your face, you will regret it forever! If you round out a bolt that is tight on your car, you'll regret it too (not forever, but probably for a week or 2).

And hammers are only used to drive impact drivers. Using a hammer on the ratchet can cause damage.

Seriously, if you are using a socket set only for cosmetic parts like ground cables, then go for a cheap $7 42 piece set. If you will be doing engine oil, transmission fluid and brake pads, spend upwards of $100 on a good 30-40 piece one. 1/2" is good, but for most applications other than suspension and engine, a 3/8" drive set will be sufficient too while giving you extra manuverability due to its smaller size.

[jeckt]

woah...in such a short amount of time and i got question answered just like that, thanks guys!! can't wait till i'm able to actually use these tools on my car when i get it

[aaronng]

woah...in such a short amount of time and i got question answered just like that, thanks guys!! can't wait till i'm able to actually use these tools on my car when i get it

If you have any questions, do post it up here before buying. Better to get a good set at the first go rather than a crappy or incomplete set and then having to buy the extra parts to fill the gaps. And buying the parts separately is not cheap. A 1/2" ratchet alone costs $50. And each socket is about $5-10. So when you add up the price of a 30 piece set, it is much cheaper to buy it as a set rather than add parts individually.

[Rice_4_life]

I wasn't actually sure of his intentions with the tools, but yeah, you get what you paid for. As for me I pay good $$$ and invest in Snap on tools, I'm sure Sid krome and other brands aren't all that bad but Snap on I found to be great.

[aaronng]

The only ones who buy snap on are apprentices who will be totally focused in this line of work. Plus, they get a rebate on the price of the tools being an apprentice. For normal DIYers who won't be doing this for a living (like me), kinchrome and sidchrome are good enough.

[Rice_4_life]

^ true that :P though I won't be fixing cars for a living, only there for some experience. I feel like a fat kid in a candy store everytime the snap on man comes round :P

[egSi]

for fluid swaps dont forget a good funnel, and drip tray/pan for the old oil and maybe an oil filter spanner

[aaronng]

^^ funnel from discount store (they even have clutch resevoir sized funnels for 50 cents!). Oil tray from super cheap, and oil filter spanner from Honda.

[jeckt]

With all the respones i'd like to thank everyone! And i've come up with a checklist on what i should get roughly and here it is - if there is something i wouldn't need or am missing please tell me thank you!!

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Sidchrome 37pce Combo Socket Set 1/4" & 1/2" #19130 (Lifetime warranty!)
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• 7 Metric 1/4" drive 6 Pt Sockets 4 to 10mm
• 8 Metric 1/2" drive 12 Pt Sockets 10 to 17mm
• 7 A/F 1/4" drive 6 Pt Sockets 3/16 to 3/8"
• 7 A/F 1/2" drive 12 Pt Sockets 3/8 to 3/4"
• 2 A/F 1/" drive Spark Plug Skts 5/8 & 13/16"
• 1 Ratchet 1/4" drive
• 2 Extensions 1/4" drive 50 & 150mm
• 1 Ratchet 1/2" drive
• 2 Extensions 1/2" drive 65 & 125mm

• 3/8" ratchet
• 19mm 1/2" Socket
• Breaker Bar
• Hammer Impact Driver
• Impact Driver (air/battery powered)
• Spanner Set (Metric)
• Screwdriver Set (Metric)
• Pilers Set
• Drill Set
• Pocket Knife
• Jack Stands
• Jack/Hydraulic
• Oil Filter Spanner
• Oil Tray
• Funnel
• Multimeter
• Timing Light
• Light

[Drew]

Just get a basic socket set if you plan on doing a bit of odd work here and there

If you want quality tools you are almost always better to stay clear of complete sets, normally they are cheap crap.

Something like SnapOn or Power Built is pretty decent.

Most common sizes you will need for a Honda is 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17mm Time to time you will need 19mm for removing the likes of the seat belts and sometimes the suspension might use a 19mm somewhere along the time

If you have a lowered car don't get ramps, my Accord Wagon in stock height can make it up ramps without planks of wood.

But do get a decent hydraulic jack not a cheap super cheap one if you value your fingers.
Good axle stands are a must! NEVER EVER rely on the jack to hold up the car when you are working on it... NEVER!

Just really start our with the basics like I said; then buy more tools when you need or break them.