HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-10-27, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011.Ensure you have the right tools for the job
MS –The right tools can make
any job easier. Knowing how to use
the tools also helps. Those delving
into some do-it-yourself automotive
work will soon find that there are
certain tools that can make the work
go more smoothly.
You do not need to have every
automotive tool available to be suc-
cessful with repairs. Once you know
how tools function, which ones are
essential and which ones are likely
unnecessary, it might save you time
and money to work on your car
yourself.
• Jack stands: Oftentimes work-
ing on a car means getting under-
neath the body of the vehicle.
Propping the car up on a jack alone
is dangerous, therefore you should
rely on jack stands instead. These
are strong steel supports that reduce
the chance of the car slipping or
moving while elevated. Even better
than one jack stand is two, which
will offer more stability.
• Torque wrench:There are a
variety of lugs and nuts on a vehicle
that will need tightening at some
point. Precision is the name of the
game with tightening, as something
that is too loose can fall off and
something tightened too much can
break or become stripped. There are
electronic torque wrenches that can
offer a specific digital readout on the
amount of torque being applied.
•Oil filter wrench:This device is
used to remove the spin-off canister
top of oil filters. For those who plan
on saving some money doing their
own oil changes, this is an essential
tool.
• Small-scale wrench set:
Working inside of a car engine usu-
ally means fitting into tight spots.
Full-sized tools may not be able to
manoeuver in all those tight
crevices. Wrenches that are half the
size of traditional ones may have
more manoeuverability.
• Socket set:Again, a socket set
can prove invaluable with the vari-
ous nuts and bolts on a car. An
ergonomic socket set makes loosen-
ing and tightening even easier.
• Spare tire: Invest in a full-
Pick a tool
Knowing the right tool for the job is crucial and not everyone can afford a fully-stocked garage,
so knowing which tools are necessary and which aren’t can be essential. (MS photo)
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