In an unforeseen situation associated with a car breakdown, a well-chosen set of tools will be a good help for minor repairs in the field. Of course, it makes no sense to carry the arsenal of an auto repair shop in the trunk, but the most necessary tools must be mandatory.
Necessary
- - A set of open-end wrenches;
- - a set of socket heads;
- - special tool;
- - locksmith tools
- - set of screwdrivers;
- - automotive chemicals.
Instructions
Step 1
Before putting together a set of tools for a car, you must carefully study its maintenance manual. At the end of the book, a specification of the required tool is usually provided, indicating the operations in which it may be required. In most cases, a good universal toolkit for motorists is enough, but you still need to know some subtleties.
Step 2
Absolutely every car should have a cross wheel wrench to twist the wheel nuts. A jack and a small assembly are also required. It is necessary to have a candle wrench and a wrench for it, rags and a set of special tools that come with the car. The last item includes trimmers for trim and dashboard parts, profile screwdrivers and similar items. Among other things, you need to keep an anti-rollback wedge and a tow rope in the trunk, as well as an emergency stop sign.
Step 3
It is preferable to have a full set of wrenches in the size range that is indicated in the car's operation and maintenance manual. It is advisable to buy two types of wrenches: spanners and ratchet sockets. It is preferable to purchase box wrenches with a Z-shaped shank: it is much more convenient with them to twist the nuts in the grooves and grooves. As for the socket set, it should be equipped with two ratchet handles of different sizes, a reinforced knob and several cardan shafts. For a car, it is better to buy a set of twelve-sided sockets and a ratchet mechanism with a frequent ratchet step.
Step 4
Among the auxiliary tools, a set of screwdrivers is required: several Phillips, hexagonal and one massive slotted screwdriver. If screws with a special profile are involved in the design of the car, you need to take care of a tool to unscrew them. Working in the engine compartment will be more convenient with a flexible extension cord at hand.
Step 5
It is necessary to keep with you a set of locksmith tools: a small pry bar, a hammer, a chisel, a set of strikers and drifts of various sizes, selected for a specific brand of car. Also, you should always have in the set two pliers of different sizes and adjustable pliers. To work with the electrical network, side cutters, insulation, a digital multimeter, sets of automotive-type tips and fuses, and spare candles are useful.
Step 6
It is preferable to keep some types of automotive chemicals in the toolbox. First of all - WD-40 universal spray lubricant or its analogues. You will also need an aerosol to quickly start carburetor engines, a reserve supply of coolant and engine oil.
