List of Essential Tools to carry with you.

[HostileJava]

Screwdrivers
Flashlight
Jumper Cables
Small Socket Set
Pliers

[88 Accord DX]

or all of those can be compacted into a cell phone.

[Vinny]

I keep a small green military toolbag that I picked up at a Surplus store. It has 3/8 deep and shallow craftsman socket sets in a plastic container, a full set of MAC tools 1/4 metric sockets, a 1/4 ratchet. 3/8 ratchet, a flexhead 3/8 ratchet. A full set of craftsman metric wrenches in a pouch, a 3 piece set of vise grips in a pouch, a snapon scredriver set that has interchangeable bits including torques, A ratcheting standard length and stubby screwdriver, needlenose and duckbill pliers, and a few other things. I also keep jumper cables, a maglight, and a 4 way lug wrench. All tucked neatly in with the spare tire

[Dibbs]

I try to be prepared. I have a full toolbox in the trunk and one of those roadside saftey kits (cables, flashlight, syphon, etc). My toolbox has a set of metric sockets (9mm-24mm) w/ u-joint and 3-6 inch extensions. I also carry a metric combination wrench set (8mm-17mm) along with a 4-pc screwdriver set, 4-pc pliers set, rubber mallet and various other specialty tools. I also have a handful of different sensors I got from the pick-a-part, mainly coolant temp. and tempterature sensor (seem to have a problem with those going out). I try to keep brake, P.S., tranny fluid, oil and coolant in the trunk (all except coolant leak a bit), along with a can of PB Blaster and a roll of blue shop towels. Yeah, it's overkill but it's saved me more than once.

[k-roy]

Originally posted by 88 Accord DX
or all of those can be compacted into a cell phone.

Yuppie. :lol
I rely on no one. Plus cell phone do not always have service.


I carry a 10 and 12 mm wrenches and a cheap socket with a 10 and a 12. A few screwdrivers, vise grip, spare alternator belt (the only belt on the car:D), vacuum plugs and a few small hoses, jack, lugwrench and jumper cables too. I have probably jump started 100 ppl over the years, just because I am a nice guy.
How the hell did I forget to mention duct tape? Thats the most important item by far.

[Cheeseburger]

A screwdrivers
jumper cables
Pliers
A baseball bat

[k-roy]

Originally posted by Abraham
A baseball bat

Thats an essisential in LA.
Or better yet, a gun!

[Cheeseburger]

ill get one when i turn 21

[87accordlxi]

I have a tool case with:
a socket set
Pliers
zip ties
screwdriver set
utility knife
electrical tape
hose clamps

Plus I have jumper cables and a battery charger w/50 foot extension cord.

[Dibbs]

Originally posted by 87accordlxi
I have a tool case with:
a socket set
Pliers
zip ties
screwdriver set
utility knife
electrical tape
hose clamps

Plus I have jumper cables and a battery charger w/50 foot extension cord.

Ohhh the blessed zip ties :bow:

[HostileJava]

How could i have forgotten zip ties and duct tape and don't forget wd-40. :D

[Vinny]

I hate wd-40, I used to have a case of this stuff called aero kroil. That stuff will break ANYTHING loose

[SteveDX89]

I don't carry any tools around with me. I guess I better get with the times.

[BMS]

I have the factory jack and lug wrench, and a really big case of water

The rest of my tools stay at home

[Dibbs]

Originally posted by HostileJava
How could i have forgotten zip ties

My passenger side CV joint boot is being held on w/ a zip tie right now. Yet another roadside fix. :D

[A20A1]

* Carb cleaner or WD-40
2 quarts Oil
1 gallon Radiator fluid
Flashlight
Jumper cables
Hose clamps
Screw drivers (-/+)
8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm wrenches
Socket set with sparkplug socket
Hex Wrenches Metric and standard
Tube of Luquid gasket maker
Big shears to cut things

Jack
spare tire if I have one
Fuses
and a roll of 16 - 14 guage wire
and wire strippers

:D

[PogiLXI]

full 124 Peace Tool Set, Screw drivers, Almost has every thing. Jumper Cables, Mag Light, I call it Leroy, cause its like 18 inches long and Black. hahahahaha thats to sick. and a
Metal Fish bat ( Miniture Base Ball Bat), That says no Alibi on it.

Very Easy To swing.

[Luis 89LXi]

i never carry jumper cables, i use to think it could damage your ECU when you jump voltage betwen cars. Are they safe in EFI cars ?

Luis

[Vinny]

Originally posted by Luis 89LXi
i never carry jumper cables, i use to think it could damage your ECU when you jump voltage betwen cars. Are they safe in EFI cars ?

Luis

Yes they are safe in EFI cars, as long as they are used correctly you shouldn't have anything to worry about. When in doubt check your owners manual

[k-roy]

Yes they are safe if you know how tp use them correctly.
I almost forgot to mention the spare bottle of oil, flashlight and old cell phone. Old cells can still be used for emergency calls. Never know when that could come in handy.

[Morpheus]

factory spare, jack, and tools. jumper cables and 1/2 a bottle of quaker state.

[Silver86LX]

socket set
screwdriver set
pliers
vise grip
small wrench set

[3G Jester]

shiiiit. you all mentioned every tool known to man. except mans greatest invention.

DUCT TAPE

[BMS]

Originally posted by kroy

How the hell did I forget to mention duct tape?

[3G Jester]

goddamned doobie showing me my errors. i will now send matt to kill you whewn he is done with inabj

[BMS]

Hey man, I do what I can

And I really hope that was supposed to be "doobie" and not "noobie", cuz that would make me kinda mad.

[3G Jester]

i was kidding i hope you all know.

[HostilesHoney]

Ban Jester, Ban Jester, Ban Jester! He threatened to kill me to. JK :lol

[MattsAccord]

Duct tape , hammer. That is all you need.

[MIK3]

Just curious...don't any of you have 24 hour road side assistance? I'm fortunate that my parents have decided to make that call for me. I still carry the essentials though, I do like to fix things on my car by myself. Right now, my trunk contains the following: factory spare, factory jack, 4 way crow bar, tool kit including duct tape, flashlight, WD-40, screwdriver (both philips and flathead), jumpercables, tire ooze for flats, tire repair kit, cloth, pliers, mini compressor, and a first aid kit. BTW, that whole thing only ways 2-3 lbs, it is very nice. And then other than that, I carry window cleaners, a wheel lock, and an umbrella. With all that, I think that I'm definately ready for the road.

[k-roy]

Yea I have AAA roadside maintaince, the last time I used it was when I blew my first A20.

[3G Jester]

Originally posted by HostilesHoney
Ban Jester, Ban Jester, Ban Jester! He threatened to kill me to. JK :lol

jen you make me sad :(

[BITESIZE]

10mm wrench and socket
12mm wrench and socket
super glue
zip ties
lcd light
lug nut wrench and jack
screwdrivers
vice grips
battery cables
wire cutters
electrical tape
spare fuses......

[HostileJava]

Originally posted by 3g Jester
jen you make me sad :(

Haha, actually that was me, I was logged on under her by mistake :lol