Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (3rd Edition) Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (3rd Edition) Chapter 6 Basic Tools Online Resources www.3rd.AutoUpkeep.com/resources/ch6 Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Fuel for Thought What hand tools are commonly used while working on the automobile? Why is it important to use the correct tool? Where can you find information to help you with an automotive repair? Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Objectives Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to: Recognize basic hand tools. Identify the correct tool for the job. Use tools properly. Identify types of service manuals. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Tool Set Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Wrenches Combination Wrench Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Wrenches Wrench Ends Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Wrenches Adjustable Wrench Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Ratchets Ratchets – ¼”, 3/8” (most common), and ½” Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Sockets Regular and deep well sockets are available. Universal joints allow for movement. Extensions in various lengths are also available. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Spark Plug Socket Rubber insert to hold and protect the spark plug. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Impact Sockets Use with impact wrenches. Wear safety glasses. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Slip Joint Pliers Used to grab, turn, cut, or bend. Do not use when a wrench will work. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Groove Joint Pliers Also known as Channellocks®. Good for gripping cylindrical objects. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Needle Nose Pliers Grip/pull objects in hard-to-reach areas. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Diagonal Pliers Also known as side cutters. Used to cut wires. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Locking Pliers Also known as Vise-Grips®. Can lock on oddly shaped items or flat pieces of metal. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Screwdrivers Turn screws or other fasteners. Do not use screwdrivers as pry bars. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Fastener Head Types Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Hammers Ball Peen Hammer Rubber Mallet Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Pry Bars Long handles allow for mechanical advantage for lifting or adjusting components. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Floor Jack Used to lift a vehicle. Put under the frame or solid chassis component. Always use jack stands and chock wheels on the ground. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Drive-on Ramps Good for oil changes. Use wheel chocks. Set parking brake. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Wheel Chocks Prevents a vehicle from moving. Use when jacking or with drive-on ramps. Set parking brake. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Jack Stands Used to hold the vehicle up after it has been lifted with a jack. Do not use concrete blocks or other non-approved stands to hold up a vehicle. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

4-Way/Cross/Lug Wrench Better leverage and handling than a L shaped lug wrench. Multiple sizes. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Bottle Jack Commonly in the trunk for emergency tire changes. Some vehicles have a scissors jack. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Tread Depth Gauge Used to measure tire tread depth. Tread depth is commonly measured in 32nds of an inch or in mm. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Tire Pressure Gauges Tire pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Check at least once a month. Tire pressure changes with temperature. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Air Compressor Handy to have at home so you can check tire pressure when cold as recommended. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Systems of Measurement Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Torque Wrench Beam or clicker style. Used to tighten a fastener to a specific tightness (torque). Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Coolant Tester Used to measure the specific gravity in the coolant to determine the correct mixture of water to antifreeze. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Spark Plug Gauge Spark plug gauge tool is used to set the spark plug gap. The gap is the distance between the center and side electrodes. The correct gap is located on the VECI sticker under the hood. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Precision Measuring Tools Feeler Gauge Digital Caliper Outside Micrometer Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Test Light Tool used to test for electricity. A self-powered test light can be used to test continuity. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Multimeter Measures voltage, resistance, and amperage. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Fuse Puller Used to pull fuses out of junction blocks. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Wire Stripper Used to remove wire insulation, cut wires, and crimp solderless connections. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Battery Tester Used to evaluate a battery’s condition. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Battery Terminal Puller Used to remove top post battery terminals after they have been loosened. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Battery Brush Used to clean battery posts and terminals. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Battery Hydrometer Used to test the specific gravity of the battery’s electrolyte solution. A 12 volt DC battery has six cells. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Battery Terminal Spreader Used to spread battery terminal post clamps or scrape corrosion from the inside of the terminal clamps. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Jumper Cables Used to transfer electrical energy from a charged battery to a discharged battery. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Oil Drain Pan Used to collect oil. Recycle used oil at a recycling center. Wear disposable gloves. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Oil Filter Wrenches Band style Cup style Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Funnel Helps prevent spills when adding fluids. Clean the funnel before pouring fluids. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Grease Gun Contains a grease cartridge. Used to add grease to steering, suspension, and drivetrain components. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Machinist File Used to smooth, shape, or de-burr surfaces. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Grinder Used to remove metal. Wear safety goggles and a full face shield. Do not operate near flammable materials. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Chisels and Punches Chisel Punch Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Hacksaw Saw used to cut metal. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Creeper Used to access the underside of the vehicle. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Work Light Quality light makes inspection easier. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Cleaning Supplies Shop towels Floor dry Hand cleaner Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Specialty Tools OBD Scan Tool – retrieves diagnostic trouble codes. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Vehicle Service Manuals Online service manuals (e.g., Alldata - http://www.alldata.com/) Consumer service manuals (e.g., Haynes or Chilton) Professional service manual (often several volumes for one vehicle) Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Summary Use the correct tool for the job. Start off with a basic tool kit and add specialized tools to your toolbox as you need them. Care for your tools. Chapter 6 © 2013 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com