A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician covers Essential Mechanic Tools for DIY mechanics and Beginner mechanics in the field. These are recommendations specific to working on Toyota, Lexus and Scion products.
I made a list of some tool recommendations in my amazon affiliate store which can be found in the link below:
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In this much requested video by my viewers and patreon community I’ll cover the very basics of tools. There’s no way I can cover every single little detail of tools as tools have somewhat of a personal touch but I tried my best to convey as much information as possible in a single video which will help you make better decisions when it comes to tools.
I am a big advocate of experience over tools. I see this in the shop where the mechanics that do the least amount of work have the most amount of tools and the mechanics that do the biggest jobs have the least amount of tools. This theory only works in a single brand dealership. Mechanics in independent shops are forced to have a very large tool set because of the nature of their work.
DIY mechanics often start with the most basic tools and end up over buying or buying the incorrect sets and finding out later they need more tools. If you already know which type of cars you’ll be working on you’ll be able to narrow down which key tools you need to have in a particular set you’re buying.
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Tools Overview
2:02 Basic Hand Tools : Sockets
8:36 Power Tools
15:34 Wrenches
20:14 Pliers and Screwdrivers
21:52 More Tool Recommendations
23:28 So which brand should you buy?
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In one of your video's, you talked about brake fluid an moister in it. I just ordered a moister pen tester to analyze the water content in my Sion xB's brake system. The car is 12 y/o and has 68K on the clock.
Nothing holds a candle to Milwaukee m18 fuel, and m12 in the electric ratchet.
I have always said Snap-On tools wont make you a great mechanic, experience is everything and any trade quality built tool brand will do. Heavy vehicle mechanic from Sydney Australia, most of my apprentices couldn't afford to put petrol in their cars because the Snap-On guy was waiting for his payment constantly.
AMD, 3 questions… I already have standard and deep IMPACT sockets (and limited IMPACT universals). Knowing that, would see much of a benefit from adding a set of mid-length (AKA Semi-Deep) sockets 1) when working on a 2008 Toyota Avalon? 2) on all Toyota's (in general)? FYI, Grey Pneumatic (mentioned in your other video) and Capri Tools both sell these (Capri's set is slightly bigger). 3) Do you have ANY opinion on Capri Tools? Your fast reply on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the helpful advice everyone! What do you guys (and gals too) recommend for torque wrenches? AMD which ones do you recommend? Thanks!
No matter what I work on it always seems that there is always something that I need and don't have.
No Kobalt…. Lol
16:20 where is the link pls its the wrench with switch
Hi, so per GP amazon is not an authorized seller and will not honor warranty. So how can I use the lifetime warranty if I buy it from amazon?
I love Tekton tools.