Must-haves for DIY Mechanics

[12ozPapa]

Hello all,

I’ve recently started to take care of my 2014 Jeep Patriot at home to save money. I’ve never known more than how to change a tire, but so far I have swapped out a radiator hose and a throttle body. I have no mechanic tools or anything. I use the jack from the spare and just what tools I have.

So, what are some “must-haves” in your opinion when working on a vehicle at home?

Thank you!

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[HansonBro]

Hello all,

I’ve recently started to take care of my 2014 Jeep Patriot at home to save money. I’ve never known more than how to change a tire, but so far I have swapped out a radiator hose and a throttle body. I have no mechanic tools or anything. I use the jack from the spare and just what tools I have.

So, what are some “must-haves” in your opinion when working on a vehicle at home?

Thank you!

Oh geez...ill take a stab.

-a good socket set like Stanely. The 199 piece set is good. You want 1/4", 3/8" and half inch drives. Make sure it has the deep sockets up to at least 15mm.

-1 ton floor jack. Can be useful for other projects. Don't use on hot payment unless you put plywood under it first

-Jack stands

- A good screwdriver set. Long and the nubbies. They often come with a 6" pry bar and those stupid tourque bits

-oil pan. But a low storage tote I find more useful

- I'm assuming you have simple tools like a hammer/pliers

-large C clamp for doing brakes. Resets the calipers

-breaker bar and the socket that fits your lugs. These never leave your vehicle

-steel pipe that fits over said breaker bar. 2 feet (also fits over your ratchets)

-funnel. Flex hose is best

I think that kinda sums things up. I probably forgot some things, but overall it's a pretty good list.

Stuff I left off...

-air compressor
-volt meter
- drill and impact sockets