Basic car tool kit?

[wanderintravele]

Hi. I'm just curious, aside from the usual jack that the car companies include when one purchases a car, what other tools are necessary as mandated by law? We have regular maintenance and we almost never travel out of town, hence I'm wondering if we need to add what's not provided for by the car company. Can anyone give a list? Thanks in advance.

[jhnkvn]

Hi. I'm just curious, aside from the usual jack that the car companies include when one purchases a car, what other tools are necessary as mandated by law? We have regular maintenance and we almost never travel out of town, hence I'm wondering if we need to add what's not provided for by the car company. Can anyone give a list? Thanks in advance.

Well, a jumper kit isn't mandated by law.. but it'll probably come handy if you're the forgetful type

[xagent_orangex]

plus the jumper kit

[remzam]

An early warning device

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[dr. d]

i don't think the law mandates any basic tool kit (which is strange, because the law mandates a spare tire).
the law does mandate the EWDs.

aside from the tool kit that came with the car, i also have the ff:
tire inflator device (get the more expensive, heavy duty one; hindi ka magsisisi);
replacement fuses;
replacement bulbs (one headlight, one parklight, one stoplight, one signal light);
size 5-6 mm and 12-13 mm box wrenches, or any other combination your car may need (box wrenches are preferable to open wrenches most of the time);
philips and flat blade screwdrivers ( i don't like the "flippable" one some cars come with.);
if your car is an auto trans, a pair of jumper wires and if affordable, a battery charger ( if MT, no need, as it's easy to push-start);
1 or 2 blocks of thick wood, to chuck your wheels with, in case you need to jack it up;
gloves and a mat of sorts, to use when you need to change a flat or fix something, and clothes, to make you look decent after you change a flat;
and wipes, to clean your hands with after a dirty job with the car.

at home, however, i have quite a slew of tools, including an alligator jack..

[Manilablock]

An early warning device

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[xwangbu]

what I always have in my car:
- jumptarter kit with compressor with usb slot for charging phones and emrgency light.
- stock toolkit
- 1L of wilkins
- saka backpack with extra clothes saka konting biscuits

kaso pag wala ako at si misis ang nagmamaneho madalas iniiwan nya
yung jumpstarter.

[cardict]

what I always have in my car:
- jumptarter kit with compressor with usb slot for charging phones and emrgency light.
- stock toolkit
- 1L of wilkins
- saka backpack with extra clothes saka konting biscuits

kaso pag wala ako at si misis ang nagmamaneho madalas iniiwan nya
yung jumpstarter.

Guys wag kalimutan sabon at tubig just in case na marumihan kamay or any parts of your body

[raycon_24]

water, set of tools,jack a pair of surgical gloves and ang favorite ko wet wipes.............. the best ang wet wipes pan tangal ng grease at dumi sa kamay no need soup and water may moisturizer effect pa.

[stavros]

water, set of tools,jack a pair of surgical gloves and ang favorite ko wet wipes.............. the best ang wet wipes pan tangal ng grease at dumi sa kamay no need soup and water may moisturizer effect pa.

Need ba uminom ng sabaw after? Hehe

[robot.sonic]

Need ba uminom ng sabaw after? Hehe

Hehe. Malamang he means soap.

[rukawa11]

jumper cable
brake and clutch fluid (extra)
toolbox( screws etc)
extra tire with tool kit
extra gallon ( pag naubusan ng gasolina charot!)
2L of water (radiator)
extra bulbs(headlight)
EWD
cellphone (with extra load pantawag para sa gagawa) LOLZ

2 liters of coke, chippy, extra chair

[kinyo]

useless ang mga tools kung hindi mo alam gamitin

kapag hindi ka marunong ng basic repairs, siguraduhin na lang meron kang celpon na may load para makatawag ng sasaklolo sa yo

kung nasa siudad lang naman, pera lang ang kailangan nung mga tulak boys

[testament11]

Toolbox with the following tools:
- Pliers
- Long nose pliers
- Side cutter pliers
- Screwdriver set (I keep different sizes and length)
- Set of wrenches
- Blade

Water, at least a gallon, kung may space

Jumper cable (calling master LSB)

Early warning device

Small flashlight

Towing cable

[raycon_24]

lol.........bat soup nalagay ko, dapat soap , ayaw na ma edit

[wanderintravele]

lol.........bat soup nalagay ko, dapat soap , ayaw na ma edit

Typo error. Nevertheless, it's funny. Thanks.

[wanderintravele]

Thanks everyone for contributing to answer my query. Frankly, the chances of us having to use any tools at all are small because as I mentioned, we travel only within the downtown city area. Also we maintain regularly. However, because the driver insists that there are no tools aside from the jack that was provided by the car company. If it was up to me, even if I have a complete tool, I wouldn't know how to repair anything in the car. Hence, I was thinking of getting basic once just for the sake of saying we have some tools. And if ever this is mandated by law, I don't want to be victimized by police stopping us just because we have no required tools (if any mandated by law). We do plan to get an early warning device. Long and short nose pliers are easy. However, other tools are a bit complicated. For instance there are many kinds of bolts and screws in the car, how should I know which size to get? It was overwhelming to see the different sizes available at the hardware and I don't plan to get them all.

So just to reconfirm, the only tool mandated by law to have in each car is an early warning device? Correct?

[testament11]

^
Even if its not mandated by law, those tools mentioned should be inside your car. Why? You'll never know when and where your car will break down. Every car is subjected to break down of parts, whether brand new or old ones. Yun nga lang, less prone ang brand new. Tsaka, a driver should be responsible enough to learn kahit yun basic repairs lang at hindi dapat i-asa ang lahat sa casa.

Regarding the wrenches, these are the basic sizes: 10, 12, 13 (for the battery usually), 14, 17. There's 1 set of these sizes available.

To put it simply, mas mabuti na meron kang mga gamit at hindi mo masyado gagamitin kesa sa wala kang mga gamit when the inevitable happens.

[12vdc]

Kung basic lang talaga, eto recommended ko:

EWD
Fire extinguisher
Mechanic's gloves - para matawag mong glove box iyong compartment sa harapan mo
Flashlight
Socket set 1/2 drive like Bluepoint BLPATSM1225
Extended wrench handle 18" with swivel 1/2 drive (like Koken 4769-450) - pang hampas self defense na rin. Plus deep socket na ka-size ng lugnuts mo.
Utility Knife/ Cutter
Hacksaw for metal
Open combi wrench 8x10, 8x11, 12x13, 14x17
screwdriver philips & flat 8"
Flare nut wrench 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 mm - pang repair ng brake/ ABS line
Diagonal Cutting Plier 6"
Long nose Plier 6"
3-tonne hydraulic bottle jack as backup
Jumper cable 400A
5tonne tow cable & 2pcs 2tonne D shackles(adapter since most vehicles have small tow hook in the cassis)
Vinyl electrical tape
Spare fuse
Masking tape
Trash bag - for waterproofing and emergency storage
5L Water in a jug
Brake fluid
Funnel that will fit the fuel lid
Wipe Out hand cleaner/conditioner - para hindi ka na magdadala ng sabon
Lots of rags
Isopropyl alcohol
Kleenex tissue box and some medicines/ first aid kit
Surgical gloves latex
Spork
Can opener

I do lots of long drives so mas mahaba pa dyan ang list ko.

[dr. d]

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I do lots of long drives so mas mahaba pa dyan ang list ko.[/QUOTE]

aren't you taking a big chance by not including the full size line of wrenches, from 5 mm to 36 mm? ... heh heh..
and only 5 liters of water? is that enough to fill up an empty engine block and radiator and tummy, and still have some for washing?
i mean, that's pretty exhaustive, for a basic tool kit. but not near basic enough for a trip across the sahara.. so just what is it you do, sir?
seriously...

btw, did you forget the tire inflator?