Pic. 2.12. portable lamp
1. Hanging portable lamp (pic. 2.12) is a great help when working under the car or in the engine compartment, as well as when working in the cabin and, as often happens, in a poorly lit garage.
The advantages of such a lamp include its anti-glare protection, oil-resistant connecting wire. The plafond of a lamp is covered with synthetic shock-resistant material. In addition, the lamp is waterproof.
Pic. 2.13. Adjustable pliers and clamps
2. Adjustable pliers 1 (pic. 2.13), with which you can set the desired nut size for loosening, and clamps of 2 different sizes will help you in a number of jobs, for example when fixing large parts or when there is no «third» hand.
Pic. 2.14. Puller set: 1 - three-arm puller; 2 - double lever puller; 3 - internal puller
3. Small set of pullers, consisting of a three-arm puller 1 (pic. 2.14), double lever puller 2 (most commonly used) and internal puller 3. Pullers are a must-have for any auto repair shop. It is a good idea to have this tool in your garage, for example, if you want to remove a wheel hub or an axle bearing.
Pic. 2.15. Universal jack
4. Universal jack (pic. 2.15) better for repairs than the jack supplied with the car. The support legs shown in the background will keep your vehicle from falling over, while wedges are placed under the vehicle's wheels to secure it.
Attention! When buying, do not choose a low-power jack.
Pic. 2.16. Keys for changing the oil filter: 1 - special key; 2 - universal key
5. Special key 1 (pic. 2.16) and universal wrench 2 for changing the oil filter.
Pic. 2.17. Torque wrenches
6. Torque wrenches (pic. 2.17), which automatically begin to slip when the specified tightening torque is exceeded.
Pic. 2.18. Feeler set
7. Probe set (pic. 2.18) to measure gaps. When buying, pay attention to the fact that the set contains probes of the thickness you need.
Pic. 2.19. Charger
8. Charger (pic. 2.19) with automatic current correction is especially necessary in winter, when your car is not used for a long time and the battery does not receive recharging from the generator.
Pic. 2.20. Universal tester
9. Universal tester (pic. 2.20), designed to measure the control values of voltage, current or resistance in the electrical circuits of the car. Experienced auto electricians do not work without it.
Pic. 2.21. Special tool: 1 - electrical probe with a clamp and a contact tip; 2 - pliers for stripping insulation
10. Electrical probe 1 (pic. 2.21) with clamp and contact tip and 2 pliers with insulated handles, with which you can strip the cable insulation without damaging the wire.