Automotive Technology Required Tool List

Tool Box
Minimum small roll cab style tool box required. Recommend matching top tool box for future tool growth. Maximum width allowed is 42”.

First Quarter: Engine Repair

1. 1/4” Drive: 5-13 mm. 6pt. standard length
2. 1/4” Drive: 3/16”-9/16” 6pt. standard length
3. 3/8” Drive: 10-19 mm. 6pt. standard length
4. 3/8” Drive: 10-19 mm. 6pt. deep length
5. 3/8” Drive: 3/8”-3/4” 6pt. standard length
6. 3/8” Drive: 3/8”-3/4” 6pt. deep length
7. 5/8”, 9/16”and 13/16” Spark Plug Sockets.  (Must Have Instructors Approval)
8. Metric Allen Sockets-male 4 mm-14 mm (Must Have Instructors Approval)
9. Standard Allen Sockets-male 1/8”-3/8” (Must Have Instructors Approval)
10. Male Torx Socket Set. #8-#55 (Must Have Instructors Approval)
11. Female Torx Socket Set. #8-#55 (Must Have Instructors Approval)

1. 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” Drive Ratchets
2. 1/4” Extensions: 2”, 6”, 14”
3. 3/8” Torque Wrench-Click Type 20-100ft lbs (Must Have Instructors Approval)
4. 3/8”-1/2” Adapter Impact
5. 3/8” Universal Swivel
6. 3/8” Extensions: 1”, 3”, 6”, 12”, 24”
7. 1/2” Extensions: 3”,6”,12”,24”
8. 1/2” Torque Wrench-Click Type 50-250 ft lbs (Must Have Instructors Approval)

Wrenches

1. Combination Wrench Sets 6-21 mm.
2. Combination Wrench Sets: 1/4”-1”
3. 12” Pipe Wrench
4. 12” Adjustable (Crescent) Wrenches

1. Short and Long Nose Needle Nose Pliers
2. Duck-Billed Pliers
3. Large Channel Locks 16”
4. Small Channel Locks 10”
5. Side Cutters (Dikes)
6. 7” and 10” Vice Grips (Must Have Instructors Approval)

1. Standard and Phillips Screwdriver Sets

1. 48 oz. Hammer
2. 16 oz. Dead-Blow Hammer
3. Combination Punch and Chisel Set, (Small, medium, and large chisel. Small, medium, and large Pin punches, one center punch.).
4. Brass Hammer
5. Large Brass Drift Punch

1. Wire Strippers/Crimpers/Cutters Snap On PWC 28A or Equivalent (Must Have Instructors Approval)
2. 12V Test Light-High Quality
3. Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) Fluke 88 , Fluke 115 or Fluke 1587
4. Battery Terminal Cleaner Tool
5. Battery Pliers
6. Solder Gun-300/200 Watt (Weller or Instructor approval)

1. 0-4” Outside Micrometer Set
2. Dial indicator kit with flex arm and vice grip attachment
3. Snap Gauges Set
4. Feeler Gauges

1. Spark Plug Gapper
2. Fender Covers (MUST HAVE)
3. Jobber length drill set 1/64” graduations up to 1/2” (Needs instructors approval)
4. Standard (0-50psi) and Truck Style (0-150psi) Tire Pressure Gauges
   1. Recommend Matco DTI 3011
5. Small and Large Band Type Oil Filter Wrenches
6. Small Extendable Mirror
7. Flashlight (Recommend Rechargeable)
8. Pick Set
9. Telescoping (24” min.) Magnetic Pick-up Tool
10. Anti-Freeze Tester
11. Wire Brush-Small and Large, stainless or brass optional
12. 16” and 24” Pry-Bar
13. 3 Piece line up pry bar set
14. 3/8” Reversible drill motor-air or electric 750 RPM Max.(Preferred Cordless)
15. 12 “  Steel ruler
16. Spring Lock Connector Release Set-Universal and Ford
17. Gasket Scraper (Razor-Blade Style)
18. Regular Style Gasket Scraper-Short and Long
19. Flywheel Turner
20. Impact Driver
21. Spill Free Coolant Funnel Set
22. Spark Tester
23. A/C Valve Core Removal Tool
24. Pocket Thermometer
25. 4-5’ Outside Micrometer

Second Quarter: Electrical/ Brakes

Wrenches

1. Standard Flare Nut Wrench Set 1/4”-5/8” (Must Have Instructors Approval)
2. Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set 9 mm-21 mm (Must Have Instructors Approval)

1. Brake Pliers
2. Hold-Down Spring Removal Tool
3. Brake Spoon
4. Caliper Piston Return Tool
5. Brake Spring Tool (Must Have Instructor Approval)
6. Tubing Cutter (Must Have Instructor Approval)
7. Tubing Bender (Must Have Instructor Approval)
8. Double Flaring Tool Set (OTC 6503 or Instructor approval)

1. Electrical Terminal Removal Tool Set (Must Have Instructors Approval)
2. LED Test Light

1. 6” Dial Caliper (With internal and external capabilities)

Third Quarter: Suspension/Steering

1. 1/2” Drive Impact Wrench (Air Gun)
2. 1/2” Drive: 13-2 1mm. Impact sockets. 6pt. standard length
3. Pry Bar 40+ inches
4. Fender Covers (MUST HAVE)
5. 24 oz Ball Peen Hammer

Fifth Quarter: Transmissions

1. Internal/External Snap-Ring Set (Must Have Instructors Approval)
2. Lip Seal Tools (Wire and flat style)
3. Air Nozzle with Rubber Tip and controllable air regulation (Vacula Style)
4. Lip Seal Tools (Wire and flat style)
5. Air Nozzle with Rubber Tip and controllable air regulation (Vacula Style)
6. CV Boot Pliers
7. 3/8” Drive: 10-19 mm. impact swivel sockets. (Must Have Instructors Approval)
8. 3/8” Drive: 3/8”-3/4” impact swivel sockets. (Must Have Instructors Approval)
9. 1/2” Drive: 1/2”-1 1/4” Impact sockets. 6pt. standard length

1. Compression Gauge Set
2. Cylinder Leakage Tester
3. Cooling System Pressure Tester
4. Vacuum Pressure Gauge Set
5. Thermometers (2)

Optional (But Recommended) Tools

• 1/4” and 3/8” Air Ratchets
• Timing Light
• Tachometer
• Hand Held Basic Graphing Scanner
• Noid Lights (Injector Harness Testers
• Black Light/Trace Light
• A/C Pressure Gauge Set
• Rear Disc Caliper Piston Return Set
• Standard Straight Offset Long Box End Wrenches 3/8”-15/16”
• Metric Straight Offset Long Box End Wrenches 10mm-19mm
• 1/4” Swivel Adaptor
• 1/2”-3/8” Impact Reducer
• 1”-1 1/2” Wrenches
• Torx Bit Set and Driver
• Battery Terminal Removal Tool
• Battery Terminal Spreader Pliers
• Ball end Style Allen Wrench Sets, Metric 1.5-10mm and Standard 1/16”-3/8”
• Creeper
• 25’ Extension Cord
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Penlight
• Transmission Funnel
• Hood Prop