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Old Dec 14, 2025 | 06:15 AM
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Default Work light for the Lexus DIY mechanics

Looking for a small, versatile, hard to break under the car work light.

Needs to have: bright light, strong magnetic base so it can be put anywhere and stays, long battery life on a charge, rather smallish (not much larger than your hand spread out)

Nice to have: articulating (has pivot points for bending in various positions after attaching magnetically), different light levels, hook for hanging places

Currently have the following from Amazon and seems to work well, but looking for what others use.

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I have seen some YT pro mechanics using an Olight ARK Pro and even watched one guy get a new one and hand the old one down to one of his apprentices.

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Old Dec 16, 2025 | 11:49 AM
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I have a small Ryobi 40V Work light with a hook. works excellent for working underneath the car, and i can set it somewhere in the engine bay or hang it up too if i need. I also always wear headlamps when working under the hood.

If you already have power tool batteries look for whatever brand you use and see if they have a work light. (Fortunately / Unfortunately I have like 4 different battery systems, Ryobi 18 / 40 and Milwaukee 12 / 40 LOL) I know Milwaukee 18V has something very similar and i also have a Ryobi 18V Tripod light.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-40...L01B/332928817

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Old Dec 16, 2025 | 12:53 PM
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I have a bunch of snap on lights
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Old Dec 16, 2025 | 01:12 PM
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I think this Ryobi LED is very versatile.
Can fold in different ways.

RYOBI 18V ONE+ LED Workbench Shop Light 18 Volt Flashlight, Green - Amazon.com RYOBI 18V ONE+ LED Workbench Shop Light 18 Volt Flashlight, Green - Amazon.com
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Old Dec 16, 2025 | 01:27 PM
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I see one on FB, yeah I know, that's a flexible LED strip with magnets on each end. Looks cool but, I'd rather buy it at Amazon or something.
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Old Dec 18, 2025 | 11:05 AM
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I love this light I found on Amazon:

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