engine tools

You likely know if you love cars that the engine is everything. Just as we need to maintain our bodies for us, the engines too should be maintained at regular intervals so that they run smoothly. Whether or not you dream of becoming a master mechanic, simply getting into engines is something that everyone can enjoy and need to do at some point in their life if they plan on wrenching on anything. In that spirit, we provide this deeper dive into the most important engine tools you will need to get started on your path as an automotive mechanic.

5 Essential Engine Tools for Every Mechanic

Socket Set: A flexible socket set is easily the most valuable tool for multiple different engine repairs. Socket sets come in almost endless sizes, and very often they make it much easier to remove nuts or bolts that may be tucked away somewhere hard to access. It is recommended to acquire a set of sockets as this will allow you always be armed and prepared for almost any kind of repair, in addition they are durable.

Wrench Set - Every mechanic needs a good set of wrenches, each sized to accept different bolt heads. Open-end wrenches come in metric or standard (imperial) sizes and can perform everything from a tightening bolt on the water pump to removing the nut of another crankshaft.

Pliers - they help a lot when working with intricate hard to reach components. They are perfect for spark plug removal, rubber hose extraction or fixing metal parts at the table.

Comprehensive Screwdriver Set: Any toolbox is remiss without a screwdriver or multiple ones. But for other uses, you will need a flat head and Phillips. Aside from saving you time, a screwdriver with a magnetic tip is also useful for quickly collecting any screws or bolts that have been dropped.

Torque Wrench: When anything requires precision, such as engine rebuilds or any other job where you need to tighten bolts with a certain amount of torque value like head gasket replacement or new rod bearing installation. The torque spec is the amount of force, in newton-meters (Nm), that should be applied to a bolt until it reaches its specified rating.

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