However, for some jobs you will need special tools. The trade offers a whole range of tools and devices that make car maintenance and repairs much easier. Below is an overview of tools that are also worth purchasing.
A portable lamp is a good help when working in the engine compartment, under the car, in the passenger compartment, and also in the garage, which is often insufficiently illuminated. The advantages of this type of portable lamp are that it has protection from blinding light, the power cord is resistant to oil, the filament body is protected by a shockproof plastic casing. In addition, the lamp is waterproof.
The width of the clamping pliers 1 can be precisely adjusted using the adjusting screw, which is located on the handle. The clamp 2 will serve you as a third hand in a number of jobs, for example, when temporarily fixing large parts. There are clamps of different sizes, they can be bought for a couple of euros in a hardware store or car accessories store.
Pullers are the basic equipment of any auto repair shop. They will also help a car enthusiast, for example, when loosening a wheel hub or pressing out the joints of a steering knuckle. The figure shows some types of pullers: 1 three-jaw puller, 2 two-jaw puller (the most common design), 3 puller with grip of the part from the inside.
A small and short trolley jack is a good alternative to a car jack. The ideal design is a pedal jack. Keep in mind that a jack with too small wheels cannot be moved under load. An important accessory when lifting a car is an ebonite attachment I to protect the bottom of the car, as well as a crossbar for distributing the load 2.
For the advanced amateur mechanic, a torque wrench is an indispensable tool. The automatic wrench allows you to achieve the required torque.
To change the oil, you need an oil filter wrench. There are wrenches of various designs. The picture on the left shows a car filter wrench, and on the right is a universal wrench.
The need for such feeler gauges arises, for example, when checking the clearance in the valves, measuring the clearance in the speed sensor (ignition system) or wheel sensors (anti-lock braking system).
When measuring electrical quantities while working with electronic components, a multimeter will help you. Ambitious amateur mechanics simply cannot do without such a device, specially designed for working with automotive electrical equipment.
A charger with automatic regulation of the charging current is especially important in winter for short-distance trips, when the generator is not able to fully charge a heavily loaded battery.
A tester with a crocodile clip and a probe 1 is necessary for almost all types of work with automotive electrical equipment. With the help of a tester, you can determine the presence or absence of voltage at the point being tested. Pliers 2 allow you to remove insulation.
