maintenance of the car? Some people are confident with functioning under the hood and prefer to take a DIY approach to their car care. However, if you are going to be serious about maintaining your ride, then you need to have the right equipment to do it. We are sitting here with some of our Toyota Service Tools to find out what you should invest in for an exceptional DIY car maintenance experience.

 

Tool # 1: A headlamp and a work light

 

When you are maintaining a DIY car, you want the best possible lighting. A good work light can illuminate your workspace, but you should also invest in a headlamp. When you are trying to go down into the nooks and crannies of the engine, it will keep your hands free and give light.

 

Tool # 2: An air compressor

 

If you are going to use a power tool, then you want to invest in an air compressor. This will power the tool more efficiently and make maintenance of your DIY car much easier. On top of that, an air compressor can be used to inflate the tires.

 

Tool # 3: A Fat Screwdriver

 

Things can get tight under the hood and sometimes, normal equipment simply may not work. Our Orlando Auto Service Tech recommends investing in a set of stubby screwdrivers or at least one or two. It is smaller than a normal screwdriver but still gives you the control you need. Do not attempt to maintain your car without these tools.

 

Tool # 4: Extension Bar for Your Socket Wrench

 

You will use your socket wrench when taking care of a DIY car, but sometimes, it can be difficult to get them down to the engine where you need to use them. Invest in extension straps for these trenches – they can give you length when you need to get down in the engine, and the socket swivel will ensure you have more flexibility.

 

Tool # 5: A Quality Jack Stand

 

If you are going to work under your car, you must jack it. However, you need to do this safely because using anything to drive your car can result in serious injury. Buy a high-quality jack stand for assured safety and avoid hydraulic stands – their failure rates are high and can be more dangerous.

 

Instrument # 6: A multimeter

 

A multimeter measures the power, currents, and resistance of various parts of your car. Additionally, you can