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Although I haven't seen this in Nigeria I have sighted a number of them in the UK. Its the Fiat Multipla (don't know what model this is though)
I really wonder what the designer was thinking . To me it just looks like "point & kill" catfish

What's yours?

CityNG:
Necessity, as they say Sir, is the mother of invention. No mechanical schooling of any sort. I'm an IT professional but I have always believed that we as human beings with our gift of opposable thumbs just need to apply ourselves sometimes.

So with books, tools and being attentive when more seasoned folks I have managed to learn quite a bit.

Your library is even more impressive than the tools!!!

Between the Haynes and Chilton manuals, which would you say has more illustrations. Can you do a one or 2 sentence review on the 2 manuals?

CityNG:
Exactly and I think the intent of the thread.

Small tools for small jobs, big tools for big jobs. Many people end up in emergency room because they used inadequate tools for the job.

Nothing beats having the proper tool for the job at hand.

True talk. Nothing more disgraceful than abandoning a DIY escapade already under-way and surrendering to your mechanic because you just discover you don't have the tool to finish up

One more very important tool which none of us has listed yet...Can you guess




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They have been amazing for me!

sultaan:
It seems like showing off right now ''my tools are bigger than yours".

It has been confirmed it not the size of the tools you are working with but how well you can get things done.

I don't have much because the cars I own don't need that much attention. Jack stands are in the car.

No matter how tough the job is some penetrating oil a couple of times before starting always breaks the bolt impact wrench makes it easier.

PB blaster is the best in the market for that.

The right lube/oil keeps engine running smooth, that oil pic is there to show the different oils for different part of the car and most transmission problem start with people using the wrong fluid; engine oil with specified weight, brake fluid, gear oil with right weight, and specified transmission fluid. Engine oil is for Ford, others is for Jeep.

I believe describing one of the pictures with the words small trunk and junk will not be appropriate

I am not the type that blow my own horn but choo choo

Please blow the horn very well. Some of us are seeing next tools to acquire!

CityNG:
I salute you on having a torque wrench.

It's amazing how many alleged DIY don't even know it exists talk less of how to use it.

Now, when the opportunity arises try to get an even smaller one for precise workings in small increments.

Kudos.

Just had to get one for those delicate procedures requiring certain torques eg spark plugs. In the end I can't really blame those who don't have it here, I searched tirelessly in Owerri and Enugu without luck before settling for getting one from jand.

Nice work on the house BTW!

CityNG:
Nice set of tools there, excellent. You only need as much tools to take care of the level of work you're doing.

Now regarding this collapsible stand, I haven't seen one like this before. Please make doubly sure that it's well designed and strong enough to carry the weight of the car. Also I did not see any chock in the pictures, a requirement.

It will not be our portion in jesus name but I lost a friend to his car falling on him.

On the collapsible support stands, trust me its quite sturdy and max weight for each is 2 tonnes. When it came to support stands I made up my mind to buy a good product and this has more than 4 star reviews on Amazon. Furthermore, While I leave the car on the stands, I still have the jack loosely in place just as an extra caution.
No chocks for now, still using big stones . Will get them though

chukel:
where can I get the collapsible support stand and for how much

I got them from Amazon UK, sold for less than GBP15. Good thing is that it doesn't take much space if you want to have one in your boot.

Lastly...one-way valve bleeder for bleeding brakes. With this a single person can bleed brakes. Used it a few times and it works!!! Just in case you can't afford the...#coughs# minivac This is quite cheap on Amazon.

Collapsible support stands...

Safety goggles and headlight. This duo has made working under the vehicle much of a relief . No more darkness or sand falling into my eyes

Some detailing things...

Fluids, cleaners, lubricants.

I advise that you steer clear of the Abro grease in the first pic, its useless in my opinion. Degrades too quickly

Torque wrench. One of my latest additions.

Resuming.... Oga CityNG I still dey floor o, dey salute

Some spanners, oil wrench, ratchet and others

erico2k2:
Dem say make dem upload DIY tools some people name witheld upload full garage,DERIS GOD oHhhhhhhh

hahahahahahahaha

My handy Haynes manual...

CityNG OOOOOOO!!!!
Good collection I must say!!
See as you don intimidate all young ones like us You for wait na make small boys play finish before you unleash your arsenal

I remember starting a thread like this but I believe it was lost during the hack of Nairaland

Will post my mini collection though. Starting tonight but will finish up tomorrow

Below are diagnostic tools

Got 61%...

IdaraCHODB: Provided you are the author of the thread. Go to the very first post, click modify and you will have a chance to change not only the contents of the first post, but also the title of the thread

Thanks a bunch. learnt something today

IdaraCHODB: That's what I meant.

I guess I used the wrong expression, I didn't mean a power flush. I used flush in the sense of draining the old and replacing with new as per either manufacturer recommended intervals or because of deterioration over time or whatever, will change the heading of the thread to avoid ambiguity.

Thanks for the observation

Your welcome. Is it possible to change the title of threads Haven't had any luck with that it the times i tried. If you do, please let me know how you did it.

I think we're talking about 2 different things here.

I have had to comb through my manual in these past days since this thread cropped up.

1. Replace brake fluid: My manual says do this every 3 years independent of mileage
2. Flushing the brake system: This is only recommended when the brake system is contaminated eg you used brake fluids like DOT3 or DOT4 instead of the recommended Heavy duty DOT3.

As such it does not seem to me that flushing the brake system should be a routine maintenance item, but, i guess a lot of brake systems out there are already contaminated by ojoro practices of their owners or mechanics

I believe the major cause for this is that mechanics generally don't believe brake fluids should be changed at certain intervals. I remember before becoming a DIY guy, I discussed this with my mechanic and he said "the brake dey disturb you?" I said no. "Make you leave am o" was his final response; more like a warning .

Fast-forward: I have already bought the bottles of DOT3 that I need and would be doing the service ASAP. Will try to do a DIY thread on it for the 03-07 accord.
I already have experience working on brakes so it shouldn't pose a problem at all.

Good thread OP!

cupid4ig: Hello pls I know this might sound silly but it's better to ask questions and be called a fool than to regret later
So I got a car a Golf 3 last month and ever since then I have not drove the car at night but yesterday bn Sunday I did and I noticed that the ABS light indicator was on. I know abs means (Anti-lock braking system) so I asked a friend who has a car and he told me to top up my steering oil which I did today but the light is still on. Pls is there anything I should be worried about? This actually my first baby and am using it for my school work.

Are you in Imo? If so I could help, I have a scanner with ABS capability. Cheers

Great stuff. Will be doing something similar on my Accord

lonelydora: Correct guy. I will do mine asap.

While your at it, you may want to also change the VTEC solenoid o-ring. Didn't do this and I still have some wetness there and I think its coming from the o-ring. Its inexpensive so I'll change once i have the part.

GAZZUZZ: Nice work, I love the way you took your time and took pictures.

Thanks mate. I have benefited a lot from people's write up on the web. Just trying to give my little bit...

To Couple just reverse initial steps, however remember to use a clean rag to wipe the section of the engine block where the whole assembly mounts. Also ensure there are no bits of rubber left by the old filter.

New filter in place

While at it, I decided to give the whole assembly a thorough wash with break cleaner. Omitted the plastic parts as much as possible though. You can remove the mounting bracket by loosening the single bolt holding it in place

The new and the old. See any difference? A lot. The new is quite supple and the old was now enlarged and out of shape in some areas.

The new guy...