As a matter of fact, I just ordered an Autel MaxiCheck yesterday. I hope it is what I think it is.May I humbly suggest a code scanner? I keep a simple bluetooth one.
That is a good tip!!My tool kit is very close to Outback97's. 3/8 ratched and shallow + deep sockets up to 19mm. Combo wrenches in the same size. Couple extensions, cutting pliers, needle nose, phillips and flat screwdriver, ball pein hammer, multimeter, code reader, tire plug kit, silicone tape for hose leaks (it really works!), electrical tape, duct tape, a roll of bailing wire, and some electrical wire.
On spare parts here is my most important suggestion. Whatever your going to carry - go buy new parts (Nissan OEM or the brand the OEM uses like Denso or Panasonic) and change out your current ones, keeping the old as trail spares. You will have a part you know works as a spare, and you will know how to change it, rather than trying to figure that out on the trail. Ask me how I know this.
I was about to post something similar. I bought a fairly inexpensive 200+ piece kit from Harbor Freight and it all fits into a bag like you posted that is about 10" x 10" x 15". It's a little bulky but small enough to fit in with all of my stuff. It's definitely overkill, but that's a good thing. I've had to use that kit for a fair number of trail repairs and it's always had what I needed. If room allows I'll throw in the 1/2" impact driver.What do you think of this tool kit as a base for making a trail tool kit that stays in the car:
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I don't know about the quality of those, and don't have a better alternative in mind other than piecing something together, but it does look like you get a decent amount of tools.What do you think of this tool kit as a base for making a trail tool kit that stays in the car:
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What I like in this one:
- short and deep sockets
- comes in a bag (not a molded case where you can't replace or complete the original tools)
- real screwdrivers (not just the bits)
- reasonably priced at $120.
Do you know of any better starter tool kit?
To that point, but directed at my post, I will add that Harbor Freight tools, specifically ratchet wrenches, regular wrenches and socket sets seem to be fairly robust. The only issues I've had with them were the rubber handles failing apart and I had a 14mm ratcheting wrench's internals come apart, but to be fair I did have a 18" cheater bar and a fair amount of torque on it before it let go, but that's not what they're made to handle either.. I took the entire set back and they gave me an entire new set, without even asking for a receipt. I also have a set of impact metric sockets that I've literally beaten with hammers that have held up extremely well.I don't know about the quality of those, and don't have a better alternative in mind other than piecing something together, but it does look like you get a decent amount of tools.
I agree and have had good luck with HF hand tools. My post earlier in the thread (post #14) of my minimal tool kit contains several HF sourced items.To that point, but directed at my post, I will add that Harbor Freight tools, specifically ratchet wrenches, regular wrenches and socket sets seem to be fairly robust. The only issues I've had with them were the rubber handles failing apart and I had a 14mm ratcheting wrench's internals come apart, but to be fair I did have a 18" cheater bar and a fair amount of torque on it before it let go, but that's not what they're made to handle either.. I took the entire set back and they gave me an entire new set, without even asking for a receipt. I also have a set of impact metric sockets that I've literally beaten with hammers that have held up extremely well.
Pretty good rule of thumb for life in general, lmfaoMy rule of thumb is that I don't rely on anything from there that could seriously injure or kill me if it fails.