Basic vehicle tool kit?

[steelslaver]

First you need to own a vehicle you can actually work on. I drive a 98 Lincoln Town car or a 97 Ford Powerstroke

Set of combination wrenched, 1/4" and 3/8" socket set. 3/8 ratchet with 3/8 to 1/4 adapter, large, small and stubby blade and Phillips screwdriver, 10" crescent, medium sized channel locks, and vise grips with the curved jaws, 2 5' pieces of wire with alligator clips. Jumper cables or a jumper battery, a gallon of water and a qt of oil. A 1/2" breaker bar with a socket to fit the lugs and a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter. A small ton hydraulic jack ,Except for the breaker bar , jack and the battery it all fits in a small DeWalt tool bag

 

[steelslaver]

First you need to own a vehicle you can actually work on. I drive a 98 Lincoln Town car or a 97 Ford Powerstroke

Set of combination wrenched, 1/4" and 3/8" socket set. 3/8 ratchet with 3/8 to 1/4 adapter, large, small and stubby blade and Phillips screwdriver, 10" crescent, medium sized channel locks, and vise grips with the curved jaws, a cheapo volt ohm meter, 2-5' pieces of wire with alligator clips. Jumper cables or a jumper battery, a gallon of water and a qt of oil. A 1/2" breaker bar with a socket to fit the lugs and a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter. A small ton hydraulic jack ,Except for the breaker bar , jack and the battery it all fits in a small DeWalt tool bag

 

[mtgianni]

1973 I went to diesel mechanic school. My advisor told us to have a spare tool kit in every vehicle. Besides the stuff mentioned, keep fuses, a good flashlight, [I reverse batteries so it won't come on]. Water and some energy bars are good if it isn't freezing weather, then you need an emergency heat source like a restaurant dish warmer.

 

[crows]

My wife bought me a made in China air compressor that fits in the palm of my hand. Recharges off a USB port. I thanked her but wanted to say she shouldn't have wasted her money on junk. Then I needed to add some air to my motorcycle tires, so I thought I would try it so I could tell her I used it. Needless to say the thing worked like a charm. Now if a tire needs a few pounds, I reach for it instead of dragging out my bigger "portable" compressor.