is this a reasonable tool set for basic automotive maintenance ?


http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...8&blockType=G8

 

Yup, that's a real good place to start, then just buy any specialty and/or larger wrenches/sockets as you need them!

 

if your going to be working mostly on a evo i would acquire the following. A 1/4 metric ratchet set, a 3/8 metric ratchet set and a 1/2 metric ratchet set. If you can afford it, get each of those sets in a short and deep version. Also you will want to get a set of open-end metric wrenches. These are the tools you will be using most of the time. when the job requires a tool you don't have, then you go to the store and buy that tool. As time goes on you will build a nice collection.

 

get some flex head ratchet wrenches too youll be glad you did

 

thanks guys

 

What's important is that they are guaranteed for life. More expensive, yes, but worth it. I've broken lots of craftsman tools and Sears is great at replacing them. Pawn shops and Flea markets are a great place to buy used tools that have lifetime guarantees on them.

 

Absolutely! Doing collision work for a living that was what I started out with and as I started using more and more tols I just started upgrading to snapon matco cornwell etc. But I still have the craftsmans in the box for a backup!!!!

 

To add to what these guys said Gear Wrenches are also very helpful, I find them to save me a boat load of time, i have two sets, A regular set, and a set that pivots at gear head, they work awsome. Also a set of screwdrivers will always be of help.

I have a smaller set of tools then what your showing there in the trunk of my car and I basically pulled the engine in my Eclipse with them.