{"id":1540,"date":"2016-06-21T02:07:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T02:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/?p=1540"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:40:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:40:36","slug":"handy-tools-for-the-home-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carcomputerexchange.com\/blog\/handy-tools-for-the-home-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Handy Tools for the Home Mechanic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can always find a tool set hanging on the rack of any popular store. However, once you\u2019ve worked on cars for a living, you get a feel for the tools that really come in handy. Ratchets are at the top of the list. Check out his extendable 3\/8\u201d. There are a ton of bolts that need loosening or tightened on a car, but are difficult to get to. Amateur or pro, this one gets the job done.<\/p>\n<p>His long wrenches provide lots of torque. If you\u2019re faced with longer or smaller wrenches, go for the longer ones. And make sure your wrench is reversible. If not, you\u2019re bound to realize the difference when you\u2019re in a tight spot. Buy long extensions as well; the type that have grooves and allow you to grip the extension with oily hands. Of course, there are a thousand different tools you can buy. The idea is to buy tools that work for you and that get the job done.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Recommended Hand Tools For the Home Mechanic or DIYer - My Most Useful Tools\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zLXC3uMsXD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can always find a tool set hanging on the rack of any popular store. 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