The hand-held rod lamp is very useful as a light when screwing under a car or in the engine compartment, as well as in the interior and garage, where the lighting is often poor. The advantage of the hand-held rod lamp: it has anti-glare protection, the connecting wire is not sensitive to oil, the filament is protected by a shock-resistant synthetic housing. In addition, the housing of the hand-held rod lamp is waterproof.
The jaw width of the clamping pliers 1 can be precisely adjusted using the adjusting screw in the handle. The clamp 2 will replace the missing third hand in a number of jobs, for example, when temporarily fixing large parts. Clamps of various sizes are sold at construction markets and in related goods stores for several brands.
Pullers are basic equipment for any car service. Hobbyists should also buy this tool, for example, if you need to remove a wheel hub or press the axle joints out of the guides. The photo shows a small set of different types of pullers, 1 puller with three jaws, 2 puller with two jaws (the most common option), 3 internal puller.
A short, small mobile lift is a good alternative to a flatbed jack. A model with a foot pedal for lifting it by pumping is ideal. Make sure that a lift with too small wheels does not move under load. The most important auxiliary part when lifting is a hard rubber nozzle 1, which prevents damage to the bottom of the car, and a block of hard wood 2 to distribute the load.
To change the oil, you need an oil filter wrench, which comes in different models. In the photo, a special car wrench (left) and a universal wrench (right).
A torque wrench is indispensable for advanced amateur mechanics. The automatic wrench opens with an audible sound when the set tightening torque is reached.
To obtain precise measurement values in electronic units, a multimeter is used. Ambitious mechanics cannot do without these devices.
You need a template to check the valve clearance or, for example, to measure the clearance for the ignition system speed sensor or ABS wheel sensors.
A battery charger with automatic stabilization of the charging current is especially important in winter, if the car is driven short distances and the battery, operating under heavy load, cannot be fully charged by the generator.
Conductivity tester with alligator clips and contact tip (1). With insulation stripping pliers (2) you can remove the insulation from the wire without damaging the copper wire.
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