Items In Car Tool Kit
1. A bottle of engine oil can be enough to top up if you get dangerously low and the oil warning light goes on. Running out of oil and lubricants will cause the engine to seize up. You can also use the engine oil to help lubricate seized nuts and screws and can make the difference between undoing something and fixing it or being stuck at the side of the road.
2. A cross head and flat screwdriver is a must. But make sure the screwdriver fits into most of the screws in the car. When choosing a screwdriver make sure it is good quality so that the end does not break.
3. A Swiss Army knife is also a helpful addition to a tool kit, especially if it has a saw and few good sharp blades attached to it.
4. Rubber bands are great for bonding all types of repairs and can be used to give grip on components which may be covered with oil.
5. A small torch is another important item. It will enable you to see better at night and low light and can highlight leaks of water, oil and exhaust gases easily.
6. Metallic tapes are great for fixing exhausts. They can also be used to double wrap over a hole without filling the car with dangerous exhaust fumes. Metallic tapes are also useful for sealing leaking water hoses and air hoses; do not forget to use a double wrap around the area. Gaffer or elephant tape are also good to carry all times, but will not stand up to much heat especially if applied to the exhaust making metallic tape the object of choice. The strengths of gaffer tape lie in its ability to bond to wet surfaces making it ideal for fixing water related leaks.
7. A loop of electrical wire can help you repair a broken alternator belt or tie on a loose component or body panel. Moreover, if you have electrical problems you can sometimes use the wire to carry the voltage needed to or from the battery.
8. Jack and wheel brace often come in most cars. If you get a flat tyre which is probably one of the most common causes of roadside problems you will be thankful that you have these along. The jack can also be used if you need to push out a dented panel following a minor accident or you can use it to pull or push something that is stiff.
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