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| Know Your Tools: Torque Wrench |
A torque wrench helps you to tighten your bolts to exactly the right point, according to the manufacturers recommendation. |
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Pliers are a general tool used to grip just about anything. |
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| Know Your Tools: Phillips Head Screwdriver |
A Phillips head screwdriver is the one with the 4-pointed star shape on the end. |
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| Tool Talk: Socket Extensions |
A ratchet extension is a fitted bar that allows you to extend the reach of a socket when using a ratchet wrench. |
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| Tool Talk: Oil Filter Wrench |
An oil filter wrench is designed to grip an otherwise slippery oil filter so that you can remove it when changing your oil. |
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| Tool Talk: Ball Peen Hammer |
A ball peen hammer is a specialized hammer used for shaping metal on your car's body. |
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| Tool Talk: Adjustable Pliers |
Adjustable pliers, sometimes referred to by a popular brand name, Channel Locks, are pliers with 3-5 levels of adjustment built in. |
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A Torx wrench is used to remove those specialized star-shaped screws, used mostly on Ford vehicles, but here and there on other makes. |
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The breaker bar is an extended socket wrench designed to help you loosen very tight bolts or nuts. |
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Snips are wire cutters with a diagonal cutting surface and handles like pliers. |
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