TOP 10 TIME SAVING TOOLS FOR THE MODERN TECH
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2018
- These are my top 10 tools that help to save me time as a flat rate tech in the dealership! You guys let me know what you would change or your top ten in the comments below.
Wilton Hammer
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Inductive Heater
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Lisle Relay Test Kit
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Torque Sticks
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Lisle Parasitic Draw test leads
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My Top Ten - 9 cans of beer and one trip to Harbor Freight.
Harbor freight oil filter pliers and dog bones for drain plugs brokes in less than a week
@@diegochur2241 what u talking about
If you get the black handled ones you need to put lock tight on the bolt have had mine fit a year
Me too!!😎
Mfs talking about oil pliers 🤣
Piercing wire insulation and using a test light ? Really I mean we all have different ideas but in the rust belt piercing wires cause corrosion that will come back to haunt you.
Great vid tho
I really don't get why guys don't just go to the connector for testing. Never understood why pierce if it damages the wire and also allows corrosion to get in and give you future problems.
@@Downsolow If I have to pierce a wire I always use a dab of liquid tape to seal it back up. Good stuff.
@@johnsmith6368 I'm sure it's good stuff. But you still ruined the integrity of the wire in my opinion. You might break strands while piercing and you do seperate them with your piercing tool no longer making them a joint unit. But that's my opinion.
@@Downsolow I agree. Im saying if you have to because of whatever reason, you should at least seal the hole. The liquid tape gets into the hole and not just cover it up.
The tattoo on his forearm. (Mehr als mein Herz) means "more than my heart" in case anyone is wondering
We werent.
Thanks for the translation, you saved me a search.
Until now I have never seen a video talking about a pen, a pocket screwdriver, and a pen light, but I would be hard pressed as a mechanic to go without them clipped to my shirt and jacket on a daily basis!
Thank you for highlighting them as they are most important, along with one’s hands and a sharp mind!
As a heavy equipment tech the snap on 4 way angle wrenches are my favorite time savers, expensive but very useful.
Timothy Swan yes! I’ve got a Mac tools jumbo set for doing big hydraulic lines.
As a field mechanic for heavy equipment I think the cordless impact and wobble sockets are the two most used tools on the truck followed by a dmm, followed by a crappy screwdriver for jumping stuff over, followed by a torch and welder.
Keep a detailed vehicle maintenance log for your vehicle wczcams.com/video/3LUayHH1yZA/video.html Includes maintenance reminders and tracks parts, expenses and performance. It will save you A LOT of time!
Have to say my cooling system pressure tester has come in handy had a few cars with complaints of over heating and have used it to diagnose blown head gaskets really quickly
in minnesota, everything needs a 4lb hammer. that inductive tool looks useful as hell. my time saving tip is when working on something unfamiliar, put bolts in a plastic organizer box and label each square on the lid with a dry erase marker
A 4lb hammer and a cutting torch.
Good list. I'll add stubby impact, swivel sockets, extra long ratcheting wrenches, furnace air filter in oil drain to prevent splatter messes, power probe, cordless soldering iron (butane or electric), those long reach angled needle nose and hose pliers.
I use my torque sticks every day they get really beat up. Very neat heat up tool thanks for sharing
Thanks. Very helpful; the mini-ductor is something new to me and a very practical choice. When you have to work outside, a multi-drawer mobile cart lets you move all commonly used or needed tools right to where you are working, and it has parts bins and a work surface on top and a power bar to plug things into. Second are magnetic trays to hold small parts. The mobile tool cart is less than $100, with warranty, if you shop the big-box sales.
Im a heavy equipment diesel mechanic and my biggest time savers are my 3/8 cordless gun, my 15 degree offset double box end wrenches, my trusty 13" 3/8 drive flex head ratchet, power probe, 3/8 semi deep sockets, and both of my relay test jumper kits. I love the relay jumpers some guys use the buddy tester but i prefer just using the jumpers, oh and my trusty mac prostick light
Any man who swings a wilton has my respect... Great video...
I just ordered the lisle relay kit after watching this video, thanks for the good tool recommendation.
One tool I would definitely recommend as a tech that does a lot of diagnostics is an Incandescent test light. I use mine multiple times a day, almost every day of the year, it's extremely handy for electrical checks and makes checking fuses a breeze, and it's a cheap purchase on top of that.
Yea but go with the #69300!
Then the #69250 add-on test jumper kit.
Semi deep sockets. They have become my first grab in 1/4 and 3/8 as useful as they can be underhood of the larger Ford and Chevrolet vans. Never did invest in 1/2 though. Though have been pondering the stubby impact sockets in 1/2 for caliper bracket bolts.
Semi deep for the win
That heat induction tool is amazing.
The Pomona wire piercers are awesome. By far my favorite. I also like the long power probe piercing tools for the harder to reach wires.
I bought the same meter clamps for draws. I haven't touched them since I bought the UNI-T UT210E amp clamp for $45 on Amazon. Checking for draws has never been easier. You can even put the clamp on individual wires going to each fuse box or alternator and narrow down the draw even farther. You dont even need to disconnect the battery.
Milwaukee 3/8, 1/2 impacts, cordless ratchet
Power probe 3
Fluke 179
Autozone volt meter
Coolant pressure test kit
Snap On Battery tester
One my favorites is hard to describe but mine are Mac and it's a set of pliers that are extra long with an extra joint. I think they are made for taking small hoses off but I use them all the time for taking off stubborn electrical connectors, works great. Very good video, thanks for sharing and being so professional.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and tool input👍
Very nice list. I have done a video on the hammerhead lithium ion screw driver I have multiple ones and have broken 2 one was my fault the other. Was a fall to the floor which disabled the lights it’s a great tool it’s no bigger than a screw driver uses the 1/4 inch bits recharges via usb and save me hours per day and no wrist twisting. I need to do an update video on these drivers they really save time.
I love having spring clamps to hold serpentine belts on the pulleys when reinstalling, 2 hands can only keep so much in the right place especially when 1 has to let go to pull on the tensioner.
Again another great video. 👍 Time saving tools and flat rate go hand n hand. I go thru tool catalogs and check online for tools that can save me time @ least 2 or 3 times a month. Most of ur top 10 I have and use on a daily. Nice Top 10 line up.
Yes great video, my power probe 4 is at the very top of my list....
Love my bluepoint 14.4 3/8 impact gun , most cars these days have undertrays/bellypans and covers over everything , few zips at the trigger and you can have covers off in no time
My craftsman professional adjustable needle nose pliers... now sold by SK tools as part #17808. It seems there is always a use for them and the adjustable head prevents crushing things like fuses.
For stuck rotors and drums I use the OTC rotor drum puller available from tool topia
Mapp gas, swivel sockets in 3/8 ,pb blaster,1/4 air ratchet, 3/8 air ratchet, swivel impact extensions, impact swivels in 3/8 and 1/2, metabo grinder with cut off wheels.
I don't know how anyone works without any of these things in a timely manner.
I work on small engines (lawnmowers) and my best tools are a chain-fall and my Snap-On 14.4v 3/8 impact
that wilton 4 lb sledge... i really really really recommend it to everyone. trust. investing in good hammers is so important in this trade.
my number one time saving tool are my matco wrenches. SRFBZLM102TA. gear wrench has a 120 tooth version of the same wrench. also love my matco AFR128LFG. comes in handy for starters and working around the engine. very small profile. two very worth while tools.
I like using a pass thru socket set for certain jobs ,such as working on exhaust.
Yo!! #1 inductor is so good, I had no idea this existed. Thanks so much
Love the little snap on screwdriver. I always have one on me, in the car, the box, tool bag, etc. A great tool. I like the little orange ones too... Handy lil bugger. A bungee cord to hold stuff outta the way is a real lifesaver at times. Also a c clamp...
GREAT VIDEO THANKS LOVE THOSE TOOL VIDEOS !
Damn! I use everything you have with the exception of the mini inductor. I’m in the west coast so we don’t get any kind of rust. But I do work with CNG gas tanks and I sometime do need to heat up a bolt like that and often times I have to drain the 3k lb tanks for safety purposes
that flathead seems pretty useful but if you pop down to an AC suply house they have those with the schrader core remover on the end
I use the Matco version of the coolant filler. Got tired of pouring 15 gallons back in by hand.
That power draw tool is awesome, i could've used that multiple times in the last week or so
Quick trick I have learned with the vacuum coolant fill is to put a pair of vice grips on the end that goes into the coolant it holds it at the bottom preventing from getting air into the system or the end from floating to the surface
I watched a few of your videos and finally hit the subscribe button. I’ve had the Miniductor and piercing probes in my Amazon cart for a while but haven’t been able to bring myself to spending the cash. I’ll probably buy the miniductor the next time I need to do a Subaru ball joint since those pinch bolts are a mother! I own most of the SnapOn 14.4v line and the 3/8” impact is my favorite. The ratchets are probably second in line. The drill and screw gun are probably not worth the money. The screw gun is a real time saver but mine likes to overheat and shutdown with repeated use. The 14.4v light is OK but it would be nice if it had magnets built in and for $100 there are probably better options.
I work on motorcycles, my top 2 time saver tool's are my cordless quarter inch driver and my flashlight.
Thanks for sharing, I am just a shady tree guy but my skill level has gone up since I started adopting tools the pro guys recommend on CZcams.
I have seen Eric O use those wire probes, I knew straight away I needed to get one but didn't know who makes them so thank your for mentioning it is Fluke. I will also buy some liquid tape to close the holes.
Very good presentation and demeanor appreciate the videos and subscribed.
Another good hammer is the Mac Tools anti-vibe 48 ounce. I like it better than the Wilton one you have because it has a longer handle. So I feel I get better leverage with it. Plus for the older guys with wrist issues or arthritis in your hands the tuning fork in the handle does save on some of the abuse you would normally take with a wood or fiberglass handled hammer.
As a marine mechanic I use a 12v pump mounted to a bucket with a lid to suck out oil of outboard engines, saves hours from having to pull the boat out of the water. Also the electric ratchet was a game changer. Always have a magnet on me too. Dropping hardware in bilges or even dropping your tools and retrieving them
As always awesome video bud
im in a way differant field, but the knipex pliers wrenches are the best thing ever
We don’t have any knipex offered here locally but from what I hear I’m gonna have to check them out
Rustbelt Mechanic you don’t have a snap on truck?? Look around or ask your snap on guy they should be somewhere. I got my knipex cobras on my local truck. Love them.
Same here. I carry an 8 inch pair on me EVERYWHERE. Everyone makes fun of me untill they see me use it. Best tool for taking springs off of air brakes too
I have three different sizes of the cobras
Rustbelt Mechanic Mac, Matco, even Blue Point has knipex stuff. Super good stuff. I keep a tiny set in my pocket all the time and they’re great.
Air hammer! A good one like the Snap-On PH305B with the right assortment of bits, it works for so many things!
Good one!!
As a diesel mechanic (trucks and equipment) the best tools I use are a 50 inch pry bar and a power probe. Also milwaukee 1400 torque cordless impact is a life saver. Take it on site, no air needed
Hey man, What is the part number or where did you get the battery draw wire set for the meter? Having a tough time finding it
Lisle tool number 64970
A "wire piercer guy". Love it. These guys keep me fed fixing their hack work. Invest in some good connector backprobes and a circuit tester lead kit to do it properly.
Torque sticks!? Guess he can sleep at night knowing that he could have ruined a $300-400 brake job on a customer's car just because he's too lazy to use a torque wrench. They don't really save time if you know your impact gun. Plus, they can be a safety hazard when they break.
Electro-magnetic induction is the passage of energy using magnetic fields generated by passing current through a conductor. Likewise passing a conductor through a magnetic field generates an electrical current in the conductor. This is how AC induction motors and generators work and similarly how the alternator generates electricity by turning the wires through a generated magnetic field in a vehicle. This is the same principle used on modern "smooth top" stoves. The energy passed through to the pan, or in this case the bolt, is concentrated and does not generally have a method of dissipation so the energy is converted to heat. I hope that helps. BTW, thanks for the videos. I enjoy them and have gotten a few things out of them.
the thing that saves me the most time is moving the fridge closer to my chair ...cheers
😂👍🏻
Thermal imaging tool helps with all sorts of repairs. Great for engine, hydraulics, powertrain, a/c, and electrical troubleshooting when you are trying to follow the heat trail.
That’s on my Christmas list😁👍
Like this video keep them coming !
After you poke a hole in the wire coating what do you use to seal it back up?
My most used tool in life is my leather man. In the shop m12 3/8 drive stubby impact love this thing. Lot of power and fits in most places.
Dielectric grease and electrical tape. Good one on the leatherman!
When you talked about jabbing your probelight into a wire, it gave me flashbacks to dark times hahaha
Any sort of electric bit driver I work with VWs and they have plastic panels held on by torx screws everywhere I'm taking them on and off all day I dont go a day without using mine
Great video my brother.
Brilliant video thanks for sharing it with us 👍
Rustbelt Mechanic
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
I work on performance and modified cars.
Usb borescopes(why remove 20 things when I can squeeze my hand in, just need a way to see what I'm doing)
Knipex cobras & pliers wrench,(keep em in my backpack)
Paint pen(quick ref for any job{all the modified cars I touch regularly have half a dozen notes and arrows to make my life easy})
Magic creeper(yes it's gimmicky, but it works when I'm not by a lift)
And most importantly some method of toolbox shadowing.
Relay test looks tempting
Nice job
Great video. Good top 10. Just subscribed
BADD400 CB700 drums thanks for the support!
Electric ratchet by far no.1 must have 2 + batteries.
Diablo Sawzalls metal blades..
Headband flashlight...
Under hood light.
Remote/cable spring clamp tool.
Magnetic trays.
Wobbly extensions, 1" most.
Test light with audible tone for fuse testing. Harbor Freight $4.
$20 code reader for quick direction.
Good extendable pen magnet.
*THE POWER PROBE*
Power probe should be at the top of every techs list of must have tools
I'm a new tech and even I know not to pierce damn wires what the hell
It’s only a tiny hole
@@intheringwithryno425 tiny hole can still introduce corrosion
Love the videos. Wish everyone realzied you dont always need tool truck brands. All my 3/4 and 1 inc impac sockets are sunex. Ive beat them to death still work fine. Tool truck prices for those sockets make you have a stroke lol
Set of longgg test leads a power probe and a bigger hammer. If you work in a truck shop you'll understand 👌
Yeah duallys especially in Ohio require special tool #1- the long sledge
I like to keep a skelatool on my I think it’s craftsman it’s a pocket knife that comes with screwdriver heads and pliers very useful
How well does the induction tool work on manifold bolts. Mainly hemi.
Eh, 50/50, there’s not a lot of help you can do for those too often. But rusty suspension and ball joint bolts/nuts...like butter
Cordless everything! and were ever I can shove said cordless tools.
Cool video!
Chassis ear (wireless)
Snapon EECT900 Multi probe
Snapon cordless test light
14.4v 1/4 ratchet and 3/8 impact
Snapon 40oz dead blow ball peen hammer
a set of adjuatable knipex pliers and 8-10 inch cresent. Being a field mechanic I can fix a lot of small stuff with those rather than running all the way to my truck
It's a good list. Don't forget magnetic trays. That Snap On vacuum coolant filler is awesome, but (!!!) how much??
Of course all depends on markets but I paid around $240ish
U view cooling system refiller is the same, and costs $88, but it's universal, can use them on cars and heavy trucks
You forgot to mention the Mexican Wrench aka as the adjustable wrench 🔧🔧
Mexican socket set*
Mexican wrench now that's funny shit...I need to remember that 1
Yeah man, bfh all the way. Northern NY necessity
The relays are awesome. Had em for years
Probably one of the greatest tools I’ve ever bought and I use it daily is the power probe.
A review/comparison soon to come 😉😉
Rustbelt Mechanic looking forward to it. New to your channel and what drew me in was where you work. I’m from that town but now live near Cincinnati. Looking forward to binge watching your videos.
I'm a little surprised, one being from Ohio you NEVER pierce wires or you're fired, in my shop or the 4 I worked in when I was learning, two, my beat time saver is my brain, my gut, and experience. They all play a roll in what I grab to do a job, how i approach issues, how i sell repairs and builds, and when you have a problem that isn't jumping out at you. Nothing could substitute for them that's for sure!
a aromatic sand blaster , throw the part in , set the time walk away come back in a couple of minutes and no more rust , paint , whatever you we're trying to get rid of is gone .
Get a hand held clamp meter, that way you don't have to disconnect the battery or anything else to check for parasitic draw. You can get the UNI-T UT210E for like $50.
Hate seeing those piercing leads. Get some backprobes! Great video though. My top tools gotta be my fluke 88, milwaukee m12 fuel 3/8th ratchet, my big ass matco prybar, my streamlight, and my sony bluetooth speaker 😂
I use my Snap On booster shuffler every day. Very few days this past year I can remember not taking it out of my box
Those wire piercing tools are such a Haggard way of trouble shooting. If anyone in my shop uses them they will get written up so fast. Because just a little way down the road some moisture is gonna get into that wire and it's gonna corrode and cause another problem.
I think the best way to tap in, if you dont have a breakout harness, is to use Deutsch spoons. They are made for Deutsch connectors that are all over heavy equipment but I use them on cars and trucks too. They slide right under the weather pack.
I strongly argue that statement. I probe test wires often... and in the last 14 years I haven't seen that prove to be an issue. What do you suggest unstead???????
Bit of liquid electrical tape and some heatshrink if you can and it is as good as new.
Forgot to ask, what is the product number on the Fluke.
Thanks for following! Heres a link to the kit theyre in on Amazon... www.amazon.com/Fluke-TLK282-SureGrip-Deluxe-Automotive/dp/B000VRLEFC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534467716&sr=8-3&keywords=fluke%2Btest%2Blead%2Bkit&th=1
Brilliant, thanks for taking the time.
How much time does the neon blue lights under the tool box save you..?
Lol, nothing but saving me from being bored on another Saturday.
honestly all my electric tools. i plan on switching over to all electric tools soon (as much as possible) as the air set up at the shop is horrible and i constantly have to switch hoses just to work on the other side of the veh. not to mention, we use automotive fittings instead of industrial so after about a week, a brand new quick release female coupler will take 10 times as long to put a tool on. also, probably the number one time saving tool i have is a crappy walmart brand multitool. im i use those pliers and knife on it more than any tool.
Im in Australia , so number 1 is beers if your a home mech, you must have them and administer as many as possible.
First! Just a suggestion but it would be great to see a shop tour.
James O'Mahony why a shop tour
James O'Mahony I just may have to do that sometime!
In the hybrid you have to use the snap on cooler
Agree in a lot of those tool but snap on 14.4 way behind, let just say in general lithiun brushless power tools do the job faster.🏁🔧🔩
Good post sir. Your sound needs some work but great post otherwise, I like your tools also, I have some like them
Martin Schaffmeir thanks! Yeah my dumb self forgot to turn the mic back around for the end of the video
I have a mini ductor that just sits in my locker, we don't have much rust in Alabama
Jesse Long. I am the same way. The mini ductor softened an exhaust nut then stripped threads . i would have been better off if it broke the stud. Now i am happy to loan it out. Everyone that borrows it finds the same result
Thanks for saving me some money guys!
Jesse Long. Well I’m in Georgia and I like old junk... Wanna sell?
Fortunately the nylon nuts are colour coded, white for imperial and blue for metric, makes life so much easier ))
The first and most important tool is, and has always been, knowledge. Without that you are never going to be able to fix anything.
Dute, try an AA size battery head lamp, always have good sight, yet have some of batteries charged while you are using the 1st load of batteries, thus you never be hungry of power.
Nice list...well done!