Basic MUST HAVE tools for trunk of Sc400?
03-08-13, 06:52 AM
#1
Basic MUST HAVE tools for working on Sc400? (garage or trunk)
Hi,
I have very few tools for a car and my Sc has inspired me to start acquiring some. I have always taken my car to mechanics but i have been inspired by DIY here. I have no garage so this will be the most BASIC tools that I keep in my trunk just for this car.
I remember my mechanic saying a few sockets will get me really far on this car. What sizes would those be?
What else should I get to enter the FIRST phases of DIY?
I am thinking specific wrench/socket sizes as opposed to full sets to keep weight / theft risk / cost low for now. I could afford higher quality this way too perhaps.
What do I need to have?
I have very few tools for a car and my Sc has inspired me to start acquiring some. I have always taken my car to mechanics but i have been inspired by DIY here. I have no garage so this will be the most BASIC tools that I keep in my trunk just for this car.
I remember my mechanic saying a few sockets will get me really far on this car. What sizes would those be?
What else should I get to enter the FIRST phases of DIY?
I am thinking specific wrench/socket sizes as opposed to full sets to keep weight / theft risk / cost low for now. I could afford higher quality this way too perhaps.
What do I need to have?
Last edited by Studiogeek; 03-08-13 at 10:47 AM.
03-08-13, 09:59 AM
#6
The sockets you will need are 8,10,12,14,17,19 and 21mm to take off most bolts on the SC. Just buy a 10-19mm 6 point socket set from craftsman. It'll be cheaper than buying individual sockets. Unless you want to buy Snap on tools, then I would start with only the sizes you need since 1 snap on socket cost as much as a craftsman set.
You'll also need a ratchet with extensions, a set of wrenches, #2 phillips screw driver, a flathead screw driver, a set of metric allen keys, some pliers, a cutting tool, electrical tape, and zipties are always nice to have. Don't forget to keep a flashlight in the car.
I also have a breaker bar and 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts since I don't have the stock lug nut wrench.
You'll also need a ratchet with extensions, a set of wrenches, #2 phillips screw driver, a flathead screw driver, a set of metric allen keys, some pliers, a cutting tool, electrical tape, and zipties are always nice to have. Don't forget to keep a flashlight in the car.
I also have a breaker bar and 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts since I don't have the stock lug nut wrench.
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The sockets you will need are 8,10,12,14,17,19 and 21mm to take off most bolts on the SC. Just buy a 10-19mm 6 point socket set from craftsman. It'll be cheaper than buying individual sockets. Unless you want to buy Snap on tools, then I would start with only the sizes you need since 1 snap on socket cost as much as a craftsman set.
You'll also need a ratchet with extensions, a set of wrenches, #2 phillips screw driver, a flathead screw driver, a set of metric allen keys, some pliers, a cutting tool, electrical tape, and zipties are always nice to have. Don't forget to keep a flashlight in the car.
I also have a breaker bar and 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts since I don't have the stock lug nut wrench.
You'll also need a ratchet with extensions, a set of wrenches, #2 phillips screw driver, a flathead screw driver, a set of metric allen keys, some pliers, a cutting tool, electrical tape, and zipties are always nice to have. Don't forget to keep a flashlight in the car.
I also have a breaker bar and 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts since I don't have the stock lug nut wrench.
03-08-13, 10:40 AM
#12
This is more for DIY projects then emergencies
I have no garage, so they will live in my trunk likely.
03-08-13, 10:45 AM
#13
The sockets you will need are 8,10,12,14,17,19 and 21mm to take off most bolts on the SC. Just buy a 10-19mm 6 point socket set from craftsman. It'll be cheaper than buying individual sockets. Unless you want to buy Snap on tools, then I would start with only the sizes you need since 1 snap on socket cost as much as a craftsman set.
You'll also need a ratchet with extensions, a set of wrenches, #2 phillips screw driver, a flathead screw driver, a set of metric allen keys, some pliers, a cutting tool, electrical tape, and zipties are always nice to have. Don't forget to keep a flashlight in the car.
I also have a breaker bar and 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts since I don't have the stock lug nut wrench.
You'll also need a ratchet with extensions, a set of wrenches, #2 phillips screw driver, a flathead screw driver, a set of metric allen keys, some pliers, a cutting tool, electrical tape, and zipties are always nice to have. Don't forget to keep a flashlight in the car.
I also have a breaker bar and 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts since I don't have the stock lug nut wrench.
Thank You!
