# Random useful tools **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 11, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291 "2009-03-11T10:01:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/21 "2009-03-11T11:26:56Z")
![http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Backup/200301/Lub101-OilPan.jpg](http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Backup/200301/Lub101-OilPan.jpg) Absolutely awesome, for three reasons: 1.) Large enough that you don’t have to worry about draining the oil and not hitting the pan. 2.) Small enough opening that the drain plug won’t fall into it and you have to fish around in old oil to find it. 3.) It’s enclosed and has a small funnel cap so you can pour your old oil into the empty oil quarts without spillage. It just makes your oil changes that much easier and CLEANER. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/22 "2009-03-11T11:27:20Z")
can i ask what a cheater bar is? ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/23 "2009-03-11T11:27:38Z")
> [@Pauly](#): > > You actually dont need one of these. 99% of turn in calipers push in if you remove the lever off the back. (and its the proper way to do it) what lever off the back? All of my cars that have push in pistons actually have specific tools dedicated to that purpose… (my hyundai/m3/audi all had specific manufacturer tools and the procedure was in the manual) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/24 "2009-03-11T11:29:00Z")
> [@Pauly](#): > > You actually dont need one of these. 99% of turn in calipers push in if you remove the lever off the back. (and its the proper way to do it) Always seemed to mess things up when you took the one on my old Fiero apart like that so I’ve always used the tool since. Good to know though. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/25 "2009-03-11T11:29:37Z")
Fuck you, you shitty bolt. ![http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/images/large/53910_lg.jpg](http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/images/large/53910_lg.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/26 "2009-03-11T11:30:59Z")
> [@Pauly](#): > > can i ask what a cheater bar is? You’re joking right? If not, take a breaker bar and slip a 3 foot piece of pipe on it for extra leverage. That’s a cheater bar. It’s what those of us too cheap to buy air tools use to remove stubborn bolts. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/27 "2009-03-11T11:32:41Z")
Old patio furniture cushions I use them all the time in the garage, because laying on concrete is not comfortable. Also jumping up and down to grab tools from a concrete surface can suck less with some cushion. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/28 "2009-03-11T11:34:30Z")
Jay fiero’s rear brakes just suck plain and simple. That was such an awesome idea to use aluminum calipers with steel pistons—duhhhh Beck those sears removers are fucking awesome. I didnt think they would work worth a shit till i used one. Wow they work awesome(when sharp) ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/29 "2009-03-11T11:37:02Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > You’re joking right? > > If not, take a breaker bar and slip a 3 foot piece of pipe on it for extra leverage. That’s a cheater bar. It’s what those of us too cheap to buy air tools use to remove stubborn bolts. :lol: LOL sorry never heard it reffered to as that. I’m an air tool guy but i will admitt to using my floor jack handle on the end of a rachet for leverage ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/30 "2009-03-11T11:52:57Z")
![http://gemini.tntech.edu/~slc3675/me361/mechlib/vgrip.jpg](http://gemini.tntech.edu/~slc3675/me361/mechlib/vgrip.jpg) ![http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/ProductImages/penturning/screwdriver_kit.jpg](http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/ProductImages/penturning/screwdriver_kit.jpg) ![http://www.steritool.com/images/product/10294.jpg](http://www.steritool.com/images/product/10294.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/31 "2009-03-11T12:05:15Z")
i have a nice cheater bar that i use… i got lucky and found a pipe with the ID the same as the OD of another… so i have a nice slip stype that i can use to gain as much leverage or clearance as i need… just lubed it up with a little anti seize compound and voila ---
**Author:** ![blackout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/439d5e/32.png) [@blackout](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blackout)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/32 "2009-03-11T13:13:08Z")
![http://champdesreves.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/hello-kitty-band-aid.jpg](http://champdesreves.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/hello-kitty-band-aid.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/33 "2009-03-11T13:22:09Z")
Snapon cordless impact. Worth every penny. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/34 "2009-03-11T13:26:57Z")
![http://americanshelflife.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/cash.jpg](http://americanshelflife.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/cash.jpg) The only tool that can do ANY automotive job. ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/35 "2009-03-11T13:29:59Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Old patio furniture cushions > > I use them all the time in the garage, because laying on concrete is not comfortable. Also jumping up and down to grab tools from a concrete surface can suck less with some cushion. Haha my friends always ask me why the hell I have futniture cushions in my garage. Swivel extensions Magnetic antenna pointer thingy I thought these would be quite handy ![http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/65900-65999/65997.gif](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/65900-65999/65997.gif) ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/36 "2009-03-11T13:49:59Z")
I have a sparkplug socket with a built in universal joint. That works really well on the bike. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/37 "2009-03-11T13:51:28Z")
> [@Superium](#): > > Haha my friends always ask me why the hell I have futniture cushions in my garage. > Swivel extensions > Magnetic antenna pointer thingy > I thought these would be quite handy > ![http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/65900-65999/65997.gif](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/65900-65999/65997.gif) you would think that… until you figure out it isnt… i could only see that useful if you strapped it inside the engine bay… ---
**Author:** ![dftsilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dftsilvia/32/7447_2.png) [@dftsilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dftsilvia)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/38 "2009-03-11T14:20:51Z")
i couldnt find a pic but i have these pliers that are specially made for pinching off lines with fluid in them. they are awesome when u have to disconnect fuel lines n rubber brake lines n coolant lines. ---
**Author:** ![ImsloIkno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58956e/32.png) [@ImsloIkno](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ImsloIkno)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/39 "2009-03-11T20:45:33Z")
at goodyear we just changed oil to valvoline and he gave us led flashlights that when u press the top down a magnet comes out and extends about a foot GENIUS! ---
**Author:** ![99\_civic\_si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99_civic_si/32/7319_2.png) [@99\_civic\_si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99_civic_si)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291/40 "2009-03-11T20:59:27Z")
a cheap pick and hook set. plastic interior pry bar set to aid in getting off body clips interior or exterior wobble extensions, worth it’s weight in gold. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-useful-tools/64291.md?page=3)