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Tools for Professional Automobile Mechanics

Professional automobile mechanics are knowledgeable and well-trained when it comes to repairing automobiles. Their expertise includes the use of different sets of tools to maintain, restore and ensure that automobiles are in good working condition. The tools of professional automobile mechanics can range from mechanical or handheld tools, heavy-duty equipment to hydraulic tools. Each tool has a different purpose and must be used accordingly.

  1. Handheld Tools

    • Handheld tools for professional automobile mechanics are small tools that can be operated by hand. One example is a wrench, a tool used to provide grip when turning objects in application of torque such as nuts and bolts. The wrench can also be used to fasten bolts securely on the parts of automobiles. Another type of handheld tool used by professional automobile mechanics is the pliers to hold objects and for bending and cutting materials like engine wires. Pliers provide a mechanical advantage to a mechanic for gripping an object with precision. Another handheld tool used to cut metal wires the metal shears, particularly useful in automobile assembly for cutting thick sheets of metal.

    Heavy-Duty Equipment

    • One piece of heavy duty equipment used by professional automotive mechanics is a heavy duty jump starter. The jump starter is composed of a charger and cables attached to a portable battery. This type of jump starter can be used to start the engine of a heavy duty vehicle because it is more powerful than regular jump starters used to boost normal-sized vehicles. Another type of automotive tool used by professional automobile mechanics is a fuel injector tool. Fuel injectors are specialized tools used to inject fuel like diesel into the fuel tank without damaging the sensitive parts or leaving contaminants.

    Fuel System Tools

    • Fuel pressure testers are examples of fuel system tools used by professional automobile mechanics. These testers are used to check the pressure inside the fuel tank allowing the auto mechanic to check if fuel pressure is balanced for the right power and efficiency. Fuel system disconnect tools are used to cut off the connection between the fuel line and oil or air conditioning lines. Disconnecting fuel lines require special tools to be used by the professional automotive mechanic due to the sensitivity of parts when under repair.

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