2004 s60 Mechanics mini tool kit

vvvolvo · Post by **vvvolvo** » 12 Mar 2014, 15:34

What would you include in a mini mechanics toolkit? What are your most used tools, including most used sizes? I am assembling my own roadkit of essentials and would like some suggestions as to what to include. I have heard that some people have a kit that came with the car. I don't have that kit. If you do have it, could you list what is included? For example, I would make sure to include a socket set with a 8, 10 and 13 mm sockets.

I do minor repairs such as brake replacement, nothing crazy like a timing belt.

Post by **JDS60R** » 12 Mar 2014, 15:52

Add a couple of used/new cam sensors. They seem to be the major issue that stops travelers. Or just replace with new every 100K miles. Some also have a voltage regulator with brushes.
You need a T25 and a full set of metric sockets up to 19mm.
Bring fuses ,water/coolant and oil.

covert24 · Post by **covert24** » 22 Mar 2014, 23:30

Hammer, metric socket set up to 19, a few extensions and u-joint, a set of metric wrenches also up to 19, a tube of quiksteel, electrical tape, DMM, various fuses, and maybe a thing of some blue loctite. All that, along with the normal fluids and you'll be ready for anything.

Post by **precopster** » 23 Mar 2014, 06:39

Funny where are the 19mm bolts on these cars guys?

The largest I've seen on these is 18mm on the front struts, subframe bolts and crossmember bolts.

Of course the wheel nuts are 19mm but you would have a crossbrace or the factory lever for that.

7mm is used extensively on clamps.