Looking for ability to do basic repairs, change spark plugs, clean throttle bodies, hide dead hookers in secret compartments, the usual...
Started by looking at MAY03LT's videos where he said to get the following-
I had my eye on this stuff, but I think I may be overkilling it?:
I already have a workbench, a garage with lots of room, tape measure, 2 screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, some other type of pliers I'm unsure of the name (curved jaw locking?), a tire pressure gauge, digital air compressor for filling the tires, tire tread gauge, an extension cord, a drill, and a sledgehammer for fixing side view mirrors.
Started by looking at MAY03LT's videos where he said to get the following-
Hand tools: things for everyday jobs like maintenance, changing light bulbs, interior trim removal, things like that
Wheel and tire tools: Tools for safely supporting your vehicle and doing things like rotating tires, swapping wheels, checking brakes, etc.
Misc: Basic diagnostic stuff, test equipment, and service info
I had my eye on this stuff, but I think I may be overkilling it?:
- Shop Kobalt 227-Piece Standard/Metric Mechanic's Tool Set with Case at Lowes.com
- Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Click 50 Ft-lbs - 250 Ft-lbs Torque Wrench at Lowes.com
- Shop Task Force Magnetic Mechanic Tray at Lowes.com
- Shop General Tools & Instruments Lighted Magnetic Pick-Up Tool at Lowes.com
- Corded LED Work Light Craftsman
- Jack, Jack Stands, and Creeper from Craftsman
- Shop Kobalt 4-Piece Hook and Pick Set at Lowes.com
- Shop Kobalt 10-Piece Pliers and Wrench Tool Set at Lowes.com
- Shop Task Force Long Handle Stainless Steel Brush at Lowes.com
- Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com
- BAFX Products (TM) - PIC18F2480 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible : Amazon.com : Automotive
- Amazon.com: Lumax LX-1631 Green 3.75 Gallon Plastic Oil Drain Pan: Automotive
- ????Oil Filter Wrench (kind of overwhelmed by choices here)
I already have a workbench, a garage with lots of room, tape measure, 2 screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, some other type of pliers I'm unsure of the name (curved jaw locking?), a tire pressure gauge, digital air compressor for filling the tires, tire tread gauge, an extension cord, a drill, and a sledgehammer for fixing side view mirrors.