Tools that a Lube tech needs.

these are the tools i currently have + a torque wrench. I’m looking into adding brake thickness gauge, a air gauge, thread gauge, but i was wondering what are something i’m in need to fully be set. please also recommend things that would make my life easier like different types of wrenches or ratchets etc

image
Read also:

The fact that they still but drums on modern cars is wild

Did the brakes on my wife’s 2015 Nissan Versa. I hate drums so much

image

Customer says they keep adding brake fluid. Didn't see any lines leaking. Removed master cylinder and found this. Vacuum line to intake was full of brake fluid. Engine was sucking up fluid.

image

Sometimes the shop rolls to the work.

image

Apollo Evo

image

C/S tire is leaking.

Saw this and recommended a new tire, warned them about what can happen if they kept using this tire. Customer then declined the tire.

image

Must be a jeep thing. all 4 front bays full of jeeps. Once had the whole shop full of broke down Jeeps. Why do they break down so much? lol

image

In for fuel system issues

FPR is playing up, hard to get OEM Weber fuel and and injection parts these days. Tanks need a new set of bladders too. Customer will always say no to aftermarket parts, which will get the F40 running but that's the way with the brand!

image

CS states fluid leaking

This is how much oil came off just the undersheild. Lady lucky she didn't seize the motor! Just a loose oil filter, that's why you don't go to Valvoline kids!

image

Stock inventory with 55 miles

A stock unit came in with a coolant leak concern. Only has 55 miles. I think it’s the equivalent of the plastic film that goes on the head units and is supposed to be removed by the customer upon buying it

image

Bullshiting at work!

image