Automotive Mechanics Required Tools

These tools should be of professional quality and should meet the standards of the automotive industry. Students must have their tools at school when they are attending classes at the college. The tools will be needed by the first week of classes. It is suggested that students insure their tools. DMACC does not insure student tools.

1. Tool box (suitable to house the following tools - a roller cabinet is suggested.)

2. 1/2” drive socket/ratchet set to include:
7/16” thru 1-1/8” SAE standard sockets
7/16” thru 1-1/8” SAE deep sockets
12mm thru 24mm metric standard sockets
12mm thru 22mm metric deep sockets
breaker bar
extensions 1”, 6”, 12” 3. 3/8” drive socket/ratchet set to include:
¼” thru ¾” SAE standard sockets
¼” thru ¾” SAE deep sockets
10mm thru 19mm metric standard sockets
10mm thru 19mm metric deep sockets
13/16” spark plug socket
5/8” spark plug socket
breaker bar
extensions 1”, 6”, 12” 4. 1/4” drive socket/ratchet set to include:
3/16” thru 1/2” SAE standard sockets
3/16” thru 1/2” SAE deep sockets
4 mm thru 14mm metric standard sockets
4 mm thru 14mm metric deep sockets
nut driver handle
extensions 1”, 6”, 12” 5. Wrenches to include:
3/8” thru 1” combination, SAE
10mm thru 22mm combination, metric
3/8” thru 5/8” line, SAE
10mm thru 17mm line, metric 6. Standard screwdriver set (tip width X shank length)
¼” x 3 ¼”
7/32” x 6 1/8”
¼” x 8”
5/16” x 10 1/4”
3/8” x 12 3/4” 7. Phillips screwdriver set (tip width X shank length)
#2 x 3 ¼”
#1 x 6 ¼”
#2 x 8” 8. Posi-drive screwdriver set (tip width X shank length)
#2 x 3 ¼”
#1 x 6 ¼”
#2 x 8” 9. 24” Pry bar

10. Torx bits/drivers to include:
T27 thru T55 3/8” drive sockets
T10 thru T27 screwdriver 11. Chisel & punch set to include:
5” center punch
pin & starter punch in these sizes:
3/32”
5/32”
3/16”
1/4”
5/16”
flat chisel in these sizes:
5 1/2”
6”
6 1/2” 12. Pliers to include:
7” to 8” needle nose
9 ¼” water pump (channel lock)
7” to 8” diagonal
10” vise grip
7 ¼” slip joint 13. Snap ring locking pliers
10” length opens to 1 1/4”
inside and outside True Arc 14. Hammers:
16 oz. plastic (soft face)
16 oz. ball peen
16 oz. rubber mallet
32 oz. ball peen 15. Brake tools:
Brake adjusting tool - 8”
Brake retainer washer tool, large and small cup
Brake spring pliers, remove and replace and stretching 16. Tire tools
Tire crayon
Tire pressure gauge, 0 - 50PSI
Tire tread depth gauge, 1/32” increments 17. Hex wrench set (L-type)
1/16” thru 3/8” hex
1.5mm thru 10mm 18. Feeler gauge
.0015 - 080” 19. Spark plug gap gauge
.035” - 080” 20. 1 ½” x 3 3/8” heavy duty gasket scraper

21. 6” wire stripper/crimping tool, 10 to 20 gauge

22. 12 volt test light

23. Blow gun

24. Air chuck

25. Milton coupler plug “M” style #S727 (quantity 2)

26. 6” pocket steel ruler

27. Outside Micrometer 0” - 1” (with verneer scale .0001)

28. 0” to 1” dial indicator with magnetic base and clamp set with adaptors up to 6”

29. 0” to 6” dial caliper

30. Hacksaw frame with blades listed below
4 - 18TPI blades
4 - 24TPI blades

31. 10” Flat hand file with handle

32. Flash light with batteries

33. Oil filter wrenches (should fit small and large filters)

34. Magnetic pick up tool

35. Inspection mirror

36. 12 foot steel measuring tape

37. Safety glasses (not goggles)

38. Magnetic parts tray

39. School supplies:
1 ½” 3-ring binders (quantity 4)
#2 pencils (quantity 12)
Blue or black ink pens (quantity 12) 40. Welding Supplies (for Auto Mechanics Technology program only)
Arc welding gloves, gauntlet type, insulated leather
Gas welding and cutting shield (#5 shade filter) and head band
Tip cleaners

Optional tools may be purchased as needed.

Revised 9/19/06