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.
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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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Just to let me know. The Lowe's brand Kobalt is super strong tools especially the 1/2 driver. Plus the warranty is insane
Get familiar with your local harbor freight
Tool box or Cart ideas would be appreciated.
You had me rooting for you until you cheaped out on the wrenches.
Modesty will get you nowhere. You can play the humble mechanic and get mid-grade impacts and pliers but the combination wrench and chrome sockets must to be the best(Snap-On, Hazet, Urrea).
Furthermore, your drill bits will have to be JIS. I LEARNED THAT THE HARD WAY.
The difference will show when your work is finished. You will have less damaged fasteners and a more pristine look. Is a new technician you want to start good habits early.
Frogs never turn into princes; if you start off as a toad you're just going to grow into a bigger toad.
Thank you Toyota for the famous 10 mm
what? Doesn't TOYOTA need no repairing?
Should of went with Milwaukee not Dewalt!
Do toyota shops have air conditioner on when the technicians work?
Caliper depressors for brakes at Amazon, I would add to this list…20 bucks…Gear wrench 4 pieces tear drop flex head rachet set 1/4 3/8 1/2 inchers and a stubby for 90 bucks, can't be beat….
I've used 10mm socket by far the most on all types of different vehicles, that's the one I'm constantly replacing in my 220 piece set