Basic car tool kit?

[dr. d]

However, because the driver insists that there are no tools aside from the jack that was provided by the car company.
... 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.

all new cars have tools included. a reason such tools may be missing, is because someone purloined them.
the kit that comes with each new car, includes the most commonly used size tools for that car.. but because yours is missing... i think the other guys above already mentioned the more common sizes..

WHY not just tell us your car, and we'll fill you in on what the basic tools and their sizes, are..

[12vdc]

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A 3-tonne jack would give you more peace of mind (at least for most private cars, sedans, pickup/SUVs), Consider also the few mm difference in size compared with most 2-tonne bottle jack that came with the car, they look almost the same. I find the alligator jack impractical for mobile use because it eat lots of trunk space...

I agree, TS should mention the car make. Baka lowered pa yung car nya, the scissor jack would be sufficient.

[dr. d]

sorry, 12 volts.. couldn't resist..

[12vdc]

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?

Yes, i forgot the electric inflator.. But there's always the spare tire and nearest vulcanizing shop along the road.

BLPATSM1225 is up to 36 plus 16 and 21 deep spark-plug magnetic sockets. They should have included 19 and 21 na rin for the lug nuts eh. Most car lug nuts are sized 17, 19, 21, 22, 24 trucks and buses goes up to 40's, and best rated as deep impact carbon steel-not the usual chrome vanadium/molybdenum.

No english size for me coz most japs are metric, thou i have some in my garage that i seldom use. Most encounter with english are the hydraulic lines.

5 litres distilled water is intended for emergency drinking, washing, and topping-up the washer reservoir. If topping-up the empty block, that's easy as knocking to some villagers along the road and ask for some water from the artesian well.. lol Or a gas station maybe.. A bad diarrhea would require you 10litres or more. hehe Anyway, i think the most likely trouble that could happen in the cooling system is a hose leak that could be repaired by cutting and re-fitting it. If the radiator went busted, i won't dare fix it temporarily then opearate for long drives..

I visit remote sites that requires me long drives.

[dr. d]

ah! i had forgotten what the blades were for.. now i remember.. thanks.
strangely, many of my colleagues' rides do not have a tire inflator.. they find mine cute, kinda what they used when they were riding bicycles in their childhood.. the foot-operated ones get easily destroyed. the cigarette lighter plug-ins were pretty much one or two use only. the nice ones cost upwards of 2K, but they work faster, and they last longer.. but the manual foot-and-arm models actually last long, not to mention the exercise, 'cause you really have to be athletic to inflate a tire from zero...

[wanderintravele]

I understand that theoritically it would be best for every driver to learn basic repairs, but frankly I highly doubt that majority of the women who drive knows how to change a tire. I even doubt it on all men drivers. It would certainly be helpful, but then if it's absolutely necessary then they would require all drivers to take up a course on these basic repairs before they issue a license.

Our car is a Ford Ranger and it was confirmed that they don't give any tools except for the jack provided. Hope this information will be more precise. Thanks.

[marky0910]

nung bago pa lang ako nagddrive, kumpleto yung tools na dala ko, wrench set, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. nung nasiraan ako, na realize ko wala palang kwenta yung dala ko, d rin naman ako mekaniko eh. hehe

ngayon ang laman nalang ng trunk ko eh
- spare tire, plus jack and wrench
- emergency kit (4 in one kit, with jumpstarter, air compressor and flashlight)
- EWD

feeling ko kase yan lang ang alam kong gamitin pag nagkataon.

[wanderintravele]

nung bago pa lang ako nagddrive, kumpleto yung tools na dala ko, wrench set, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. nung nasiraan ako, na realize ko wala palang kwenta yung dala ko, d rin naman ako mekaniko eh. hehe

ngayon ang laman nalang ng trunk ko eh
- spare tire, plus jack and wrench
- emergency kit (4 in one kit, with jumpstarter, air compressor and flashlight)
- EWD

feeling ko kase yan lang ang alam kong gamitin pag nagkataon.

This is definitely a more realistic list for me. That's exactly why I was asking for the most basic because I know that even if it breaks down, I wouldn't know a thing what to do. Exactly the same as what another one said, that all tools are useless unless you know how to use it. However, I'm hoping that with at least some tools, someone who knows may be able to help me. Hence I'd probably add some screwdrivers, pliers and wrench.
Perhaps, it's the reason why the car company only gave a jack and wrench which is used only for tire changing. Other than cost cutting, they know that the general population wouldn't need to use any other tools by themselves. In my opinion, they should at least add an EWD.

[xwangbu]

I understand that theoritically it would be best for every driver to learn basic repairs, but frankly I highly doubt that majority of the women who drive knows how to change a tire. I even doubt it on all men drivers. It would certainly be helpful, but then if it's absolutely necessary then they would require all drivers to take up a course on these basic repairs before they issue a license.

Our car is a Ford Ranger and it was confirmed that they don't give any tools except for the jack provided. Hope this information will be more precise. Thanks.

i signed up with AAP - my wife can call them for assistance (kahit tyre change)
as long as nasa covered area ka nila. if repairs can't be done on site - they can
provide towing services.

[kinyo]

In my opinion, they should at least add an EWD.

Yes, some cars come with EWD as part of their basic tools, including First Aid kit.

[dr. d]

I understand that theoritically it would be best for every driver to learn basic repairs, but frankly I highly doubt that majority of the women who drive knows how to change a tire. I even doubt it on all men drivers. It would certainly be helpful, but then if it's absolutely necessary then they would require all drivers to take up a course on these basic repairs before they issue a license.

Our car is a Ford Ranger and it was confirmed that they don't give any tools except for the jack provided. Hope this information will be more precise. Thanks.

the most basic kit includes a tire change kit, flat blade and philips screwdriver, pliers, and one or two box or open wrenches that are used when changing busted bulbs.. beyond these chores, most owners would rather send their rides to the fixit shop.

[wanderintravele]

Got them all today... ie. EWD, pliers, screwdrivers and wrenches. Thanks a lot everyone. Now I'm just waiting for feedback on my other post regarding where to find the utility chest or whatever it is called for pick up.

[lowslowbenz]

Now I'm just waiting for feedback on my other post regarding where to find the utility chest or whatever it is called for pick up.

Its called a cargo box.

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[Redemption]

Ang gaganda nung mga sinabi.. puno na compartment ko nyan or mapipilitan ako bumili ng malaking tool box para sa likod. ang sakin po eh it varies kung ang travel eh malapit lang sa mga tao na pwede nyong hingan ng tulong eh pwede napo yung tools na included sa car nung binili nyo plus cellphone para naman makahingi kayo ng saklolo.. if the distance of travel is far na pag nasiraan kayo eh ang pinaka malapit na tulong eh higit sa 1 oras bago dumating at kung ikaw ay dadaan din sa toll roads eh the personal stuff (extra shirt, atleast a gallon of water at soap plus basahan) at if possible a set of wrenches (wag na yung pang truck) at 2 block ng kahoy (isang manipis at isang makapal) at EXTRA JACK (kung kaya crocodile).. kelangan ko i highlight si jack kase ilang beses napo ako na flattan talagang yung 1 jack eh hindi sasapat especially kung nasa lupa yung gulong at kung pavement eh napakababa na pag ginamit mo yung 1 jack mo he hindi kakasya yung spare tire na kapalit. regarding po sa bulbs yes kung night travel at toll roads dadaanan (nanghuhuli kase yung ilang patrolman pag laspag bumbilya mo) regarding fuse check first your car kase usually they have extra replacement fuse sa fuse compartment.. flash light, jumper cable and not to forget Brake fluid, Oil at Coolant (kung hindi tubig gamit mo) at syempre cellphone kase kahit malayo ang saklolo at hindi ka marunong mag gawa pero me gamit ka eh pwede ka nilang bigyan ng instruction.