What type of toolbox should a lube tech at a dealership start out with?
January 30th, 2010I’m starting a new job soon at a dealership and am required to have my own tools. What do lube techs usually start out with as far as toolboxes?
Just a small hand carried tool box with metric wrenches and SAE wrenches and a 3/8" drive socket set for both types, a cresent wrench, and a 1/2" drive breaker bar will sufface, you don’t need a lot of tools for an oil change.
January 30th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Ask your boss. They should be able to tell you what you need. You do know how to change oil, and filter, find any grease fittings and all.
I would think a combination socket and open end wrench set, metric and american, cresent wrench, both screwdrivers.
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January 30th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
For a lube tech you probably need a tool cart to start out with something with a few drawers,a lockable lid.
Soon as you gain more automotive experience and decide to buy a tool box the local tool trucks(Snap-on,Matco,Cornwell,Mac tools) are usually willing to help you get a tool box and or more tools on a payment plan based on your credit and job history!
As for tool you probably need a good socket set metric and standard sizes both shallow and deep sockets, an impact rachet and impact gun 1/2" and good set of screwdrivers.
Good luck
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25 yrs working as a automotive technician ASE certified master mechanic
January 30th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Just a small hand carried tool box with metric wrenches and SAE wrenches and a 3/8" drive socket set for both types, a cresent wrench, and a 1/2" drive breaker bar will sufface, you don’t need a lot of tools for an oil change.
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