minus-squareRetro_unlimited@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•What are some tools you need when starting to do basic DIY Mechanical work and possible home improvement in the future.linkfedilinkarrow-up4·edit-213 hours agoElectrical meter Tire air gauge Tire patch kit Air pump Brake reset tool (forget exact name, I paid $10 and it pushes the brake piston back in when installing new brake pads) Tire thread measuring tool (know when you need new tires) Battery tester (test how many cca remain) Battery acid tester Radiator coolant tester Distilled water to put in battery Coat hangers (metal hanger can be cut and bent to hold things such as the brake caliper) The tire patch kit saved me a few weeks ago. linkfedilink
Electrical meter
Tire air gauge
Tire patch kit
Air pump
Brake reset tool (forget exact name, I paid $10 and it pushes the brake piston back in when installing new brake pads)
Tire thread measuring tool (know when you need new tires)
Battery tester (test how many cca remain)
Battery acid tester
Radiator coolant tester
Distilled water to put in battery
Coat hangers (metal hanger can be cut and bent to hold things such as the brake caliper)
The tire patch kit saved me a few weeks ago.