i think i did that last week. just learning car stuff thanks to people like Chris Fix and Might Car Mods. i was replacing my rocker cover gasket and didn't think i had to disconnect my battery. undid most of the bolts then realized i had to undo a bolt off the alternator to get to the last bolt of the cover (didn't think battery for some reason). the wrench slipped and made the connection and got a whole lot of sparks....pretty sure i threw the wrench. anyway, then i disconnected the battery and bought a battery idolator.... Learnin'!
@@9009matorres when you work on suspension trust me, tight is not tight like it's supposed to be, you can end up either shearing the bolt, threads or not tightening enough and it fall out later, better to never have to worry about it being a problem by doing it right.
@@9009matorres lol that's luck, doesn't make it right. I've converted 5 guys to using them. All it took was having them tighten a lug nut by feel then with the torque wrench. The feel of torque is not linear to humans. Anything above 50ft/lbs is something your body's not used to. Also people don't consider that in the event of a crash if someone dies because you lost a wheel they'll prove your lugnuts weren't torqued and charge you with manslaughter.
paddy perez Pittsburgh tools are good because they are inexpensive and have a lifetime warranty. Harbor Freight sells Pittsburgh tools. These tools are about half the price of name-brand tools such as craftsman. Your English is understandable.
I'm newer to Harbor Freight as they just came to my area - everytime I needed something they're good for at family 300+ miles away I'd get it there. Do they let you warranty items without a receipt? I used to keep those receipts so well, then I had kids, lol.
Harbor freight tools are crap. It's cheaper to buy quality (not craftsman). You spend many hours & gallons of gas to go replace broken tools (oh, and you need your receipt at harbor freight).
sd-dirt Warrantying hand tools has always been without a receipt for me. A return or non hand tool exchange requires receipt. And power tool isn't in the "hand tool" definition.
DE Nichols It must be different with different stores. Still is a pain in the neck when they break so easily. I have yet to break a snap on hand tool. I broke my cheapo tools working on my lawnmower. Pittsburgh ratchets stip out extremely easy.
sd-dirt Ya know. I just realized the only sockets I have from them are the impact set. Many have commented they're the only truly professional level sockets they have.
I too have a lot of harbor freight tools. Not a pro mechanic. I don't spend all day working on cars or other peoples cars. When something goes wrong in my car, I fix it. If I can't fix it, I treat it... xD
I dont have a ratcheting one and never had one. I like the solid construction of the fixed/swivel head one. I would see if they have a torque rating. If it can work with 250ft-lbs of torque or more, it should be good!
"Ask me how I know", the best part; and I have heard you say it more than once. The most knowledgeable guys I have ever met have always hit me with "Don't do this, and here's a story of when I DID do this..." Laughter and training always ensued.
I am a full time mobile mechanic. The single most important tool I have is my smart phone. Nothing else comes close. After that my Milwaukee battery impacts..... They have paid for themselves a dozen times over.
"Ask me how I know" Instead of asking how you know, I'm gonna ask how many ratchets died before you figured out that a breaker bar was a good investment...
I found out about Chris about 1 year ago, and have never seen Spike in a vid, only Cooper. So I am gonna assume Spike is delivering tool in heaven rn. RIP Spike
My favorite tool is my battery powered impact wrench. I use it a LOT and it saves me an incredible amount of time and work. Just have to be careful to not over torque. Also make sure to use impact tools, not just regular sockets. They break. Ask me how I know...!
Would you ever consider posting your mess ups, misdiags or times you broke stuff to help your viewers realize that everything doesn't always go as planned when working on cars. Also it'll let them know what things to watch out for and if it does happen how you can possibly fixe it? I think that would be a great video.
my fav tools 1. breaker bar 2. ratchet/socket set 3. socket extensions 4 impact/drill 5 head lamp 6. multi meter 7. scanner tool 8. jack and jack stands 9. box wrench set 10. hammer
I love the 25" harbor freight breaker bars. They can take over 250lb of force on the handle and will flex a tiny bit, but pop right back, they don't deform, bend, or snap- that is the wrench doesnt: the rusted bolts often cant tolerate 500 ft lb of torque, and i've split a few sockets wirth them.
Glad I'm not the only Harbor Freight fan. I have bought just about all of my tools there, and haven't had one break yet. Most of their tools are like half the price of a general home improvement store. I got 2 Pittsburgh torque wrenches for $10 each on sale, when some places charge over $50 or more! Although it's a little bit of a drive, I make a list of what tools I need and always get a sweet deal! Great video, loved the 5th one
i seen a mechanic break 4 snap on ratchets taking off an O2 sensor. not impressed. i know its not the best thing to use but snap on is supposed to be the highest quality.
joe a Definitely! I will be doing a tool review on the Bluedriver OBD2 scanner soon! I really like this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00652G4TS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00652G4TS&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=2SNIYHSXFXJVJKQO
Hey Chris, could you make a video on how to actually use a Multimeter? as well as making a video on all the basic tools and items you should have as basics to work on your vehicle and what you should always have with you in case of an emergency?
Torque wrench Normal wrenches, adjustable wrench, or ratchet Sockets Breaker Bar Soapy Wooder For a quick repair, a wrench, manual, and a phone to call for help should suffice.
I'm from the Red Green school of auto repair: 1. Duct tape 2 . Big f'ing hammer 3. Zip ties 4. Sawzall 5. More duct tape 6. Super glue 7. Molson beer 8. Procrastination 9. PVC cutting tool 10. Even more duct tape If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
Esteban J you can buy emergency kits on Amazon. I don't have a link because i don't make my money like that. A auto mobile fire extinguisher is a must. A couple of towels, maybe a warm blanket; water bottles, flashlight, emergency triangle thingies. A fully charge smartphone at all times. Don't wait until the battery is low. Google search engine as your go too ask questions. Also a hand tool to break your windows and rip your sealt belt off in case needed too. I am sure there are more items, but just want to share some... Placement of such items is crucial so place each item in your vehicle as if you where in such a situation of where you will need that. Don't throw everything in the trunk inside a bag or container because they will be almost useless there.
My comment to Matt: VERY funny...I'm now a subscriber, but I had to "thumbs up" Chris' fav tools over your's :>) Thanks for sharing this one, Chris. It sure was fun, and I have a new channel to check out.
So far Chris, this one's my favorite. I LOVE me some Spike! That dog is so cute and funny. WONDERFUL addition to your characteristically great videos! Thanks Spike buddy!
Your videos are awesome man!! Im kinda in the middle because im subscribed to the both of you! Lol I learn A Lot from both channels. I just got finished building my 99 jeep cherokee. And because i needed help along the way, i referred to some of both your videos. My top 5 would be 1. Socket set 2. Wrenches 3. Some kind of heat to help break really stubborn bolts free 4. 1/2" Milwaukee impact! Makes life so much easier 5. You tube. The numerous videos on just about anything car related
Kelvin Yonger i used a smaller propane one just because it was easier to get out of the shed! Lol if i had to go with the hotter torches, i have those too but didnt wanna get them out.
Hey Chris Fix, so Matt BleepinJeep is your buddy! Have you been to his garage? I love Matt's videos. I am subscribed to you now too. If you check out his videos, he has a JEEP license plate on his Jeep/couch. I'm the guy who gave that to him. BTW, very informative video here. I learned about the OBD2. I am so old school that my idea of a multi-tester was an 1156 bulb with two wire leads soldered to it and finish nails at either end. No kidding. That's was my main tool to trace out electrical problems in 50's and 60's cars. Thanks.
Only thing you will ever need is an impact with sockets and bits, an air hammer with bits, a steel pipe, an angle grinder, 8000 pound jack and 12 ton stands, and most important soapy wooder
Nice bonus with a breaker bar, or even a snipe, is to wrap part of handle, or more, it with. Super 2 hand grip for which to strike a rabid hyena in Ohio, or Alabama.
Was it Archimedes?, "Give me a lever long enough, and somewhere to stand, and I can move the world." Sidebar, but could he lift the, 'long enough' lever?
Here in Spain the usually charge 30 bucks for scans. Just for connecting the cable and testing it. Funny thing is that you can buy a decent Blutooth OBD2 thingy on ebay for that money, and use a laptop or even a phone to do everything you want.
Nerd note- The torque equation T= L x F is actually what’s called a cross product in math. The ‘x’ in it is not a multiplication sign. This equation is a way of finding the product of two vectors. The ‘simpler’ way to write the equation is: T = |L| |F| sin(angle you are pulling) Or, Torque = length of the breaker bar, multiplied by the force you are applying it at, multiplied by the angle. Which is why you notice that you get the most torque when you pull perpendicular to the breaker bar. That is where sine has the greatest value. Sin (90 degrees) = 1. You can use what’s called in physics, the ‘right-hand rule’ to figure out which direction the force will be applied. Which is the scientific way of explaining righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. I’m not sure if anyone actually cares of finds this interesting. I just thought I’d share that since Chris spends time teaching us so much!
my top 10 favorites are as follows. yes. in all honesty, working on cars, tractors, lawnmowers (no order) 1. endoscope/borescope. (its saved me too many times. 2. torch 3. welder 4. a good socket set 5. breaker bar with welded extention (trust me i need that) 6. locking pliers (for fuel hoses) 7. pump (hand held or electric) 8. impact drill 9. box end wrenches 10. a nice work bench
OBD2 scanners are dirt cheap today. For $30-$40, you can get a VeePeak Bluetooth scanner and your choice of decent app for your phone. I keep my tiny scanner in the glove box, and use it for periodic checks or whenever any user intervention is required. Another favourite tool: torque wrenches. I managed to get a couple of DeWalt wrenches at half price here in Canada, a 100 ft-lbs and a 250 ft-lbs model. They cover the complete range of both large and small jobs!
My Top 5 favorite tools 1. Air impact driver😐 2. Air cutting edge😐 (i like to cut stuff) 3. Any ratchet that makes loud clicks😐 4. Electrical tape... 5. 10mm😖 Moral of the story... air/power tools are god and i hate using hand tools
+ChrisFix Probably one of the most often "tools" I see you use is Brakleen. Seems like you use it for a ton of stuff, so what all can and can't you use it for?
"Pittsburgh tools are good because they are inexpensive and have a lifetime warranty. Harbor Freight sells Pittsburgh tools. These tools are about half the price of name-brand tools such as craftsman. Your English is understandable." This is true, but HF isn't as nice about replacements as Sears is with Craftsman or HD is with Husky. Harbor Freight requires you bring a copy of the receipt. So if you buy anything from HF, I suggest you either scan the receipt or take a picture of it and file it away on your computer. That's what I have done. I haven't had to use it yet, but I did break a Pittsburgh impact extension once during the first 30 days. They let me exchange it without too much problem.
Every time chris talks about "just going to ypur local parts store" i start crying internally, because there is no such thing in my country... We only have online parts stores, where you can order spare parts, but no real "local walk-in car stores".
Everything ChrisFix ever says about auto parts stores offering you free rent on specialty tools, free diagnostic checks etc. - Total garbage, I don't know about some parts of America but in Australia there are ZERO unpaid services any auto store will EVER perform, these are retail stores, what are you even talking about?
I had to buy a scan tool myself last month to diagnose a Nissan Sentra I would cut out after idling five minutes come to find out crankshaft position sensor needed replaced. Did myself and that was a tight spot to remove that sensor.
