10 Must-Have Tools for Home BMW Mechanics
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- US Amazon Tool List: amzn.to/33Q5lRe
Here are the must have tools to start working on your own BMW. You may not need all of the tools I show in this video, but once you work more on your own car, you will realize that having most of these will make your life easier. Jobs like changing the oil, doing the brakes or swapping wheels can be done for a lot less at home and the tools will pay for the themselves after 1-2 uses. So, if you wish to work on your own BMW at home, get a decent mechanics tool set, good jack and jack stands, Torx bit socket set, some code snappers and don't forget the torque wrench!
UK Amazon Links:
Think Wall Spark Plug: amzn.to/2xlPkGb
Breaker Bar: amzn.to/2UtNA5D
Torque Wrench 1/2: amzn.to/2QBkd0k
Torx Bit Socket Set: amzn.to/33F64Vi
E-Torx Bit Socket Set: amzn.to/3bhICQf
Oil Filter Wrench: amzn.to/33Hzcej
Creator Code Reader: amzn.to/33BvMd4
Autel AP200: amzn.to/3biHcVG
Vacuum Pump: amzn.to/2QCxXbg
Bumper Clips and Fastener Removal Tool: amzn.to/3dnnCtq
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My Favorite CarPlay Units: amzn.to/3Uc8lTZ
BMW Focused Mechanic's Tools: amzn.to/3krC4J1
Portable Tire Inflator: amzn.to/3V5F63v (my favorite), amzn.to/3AokFp4 (cheap, but good)
Portable Jump Starter: amzn.to/3L3YNUX
Favorite Dash Cam: amzn.to/41EdqWe (under $150)
Car Phone Mount: amzn.to/44bW1oM (MagSafe Air Vent), amzn.to/3PvG9ck (+Wireless Charger)
“BMW” Battery Charger: amzn.to/3HahLIi
GEAR I USE FOR FILMING: amzn.to/3Ex3RyI
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What would you add to the list?
What other tool is a must-have in your opinion? Leave a comment below.
Triple squares!
A master card
@@tomk4092 An Extended extended. Because mine went out and i took it to BMW with list of errors and issues, and when i got it back and the extended went out.... well starter went out, all the handle touch features and remote unlock spotty... lollllll i sweasr they programmed it to fail.
I know it’s late but I just saw this video, I’m 18 and I recently got a 2004 325i. Thank you for this, it’s better to spend the $300-$400 on these tools than to spend the thousands of dollars at a mechanic. Now I can keep my car and do what I need using these tools, thanks again. Earned a subscriber 😁
Sir you’re absolutely right, if one wants to continue driving a BMW out of warranty, you must wrench on it yourself, otherwise you’ll go BROKE.
BMW dealerships want a $1000 plus anytime they do anything other than an oil change!
I’m kinda on my own now, had my brother in laws help but never work with family. So now I gotta do it myself so thanks for this !!
This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm glad I found your channel. You earned a subscription👌🏿💯
Thanks for the sub! Hope you find many other useful videos on my channel!
Thank you for this. My Amazon list is pending. I did manage to get an order out for the Autel AP200 as it will work on my 05 dodge sprinter, 15 mitsubishi mirage and per your key video hopefully on my wife's 18 mini countryman.
Once again thank you and you got a new subscriber.
Glad it helped, hope you can get everything you want done. Appreciate you watching and subscribing!
Thank you sir
Thank youuuuuuuuuuu
Just got a bimmer.
I need torx!
Haha yes E Torx and Torx bits
Was that blue box of torx missing a TX40 by any chance? lol 😂, I've gone through so many.
Thanks for the video..
Add a brake tool to that list to compress cylinder on each brake... A turkey baster to suck out a bit of brake fluid after pad changes..
A magnetic stick to recover dropped bolts / screws...
Add a trim tool set for getting off trim and plastics on the interior..
Have you purchased any special pucks for lifting the vehicle? There are pucks that fit into the BMW jack points as well as flat round ones for the underbody lift points... I'm going to look into getting these...
Very good suggestions! I have a c-clamp for the brakes and will add the other tools to my set for sure. I’m not really sure why people are getting the pucks, the Jack has a rubber part that fits on the plastic lifting point under the car.
Thanks for watching!
@@SimpleCarGuy I'm looking at getting pucks that fit into the rectangular slots on each side... I can get my low profile trolley jack under the central rear jacking point but the central front jacking point under the engine is impossibly low to access. 🤔
@@newbeginnings8566 So, I've looked into these pucks and it looks like you only need them if the previous owner messed up the jack pads. Luckily mine are all still there.
As far as jacks, even though I have the long jack it just does not reach the front central jacking point on the 550i, but works beautifully on the Z4.
Hi, I wanted to buy the Neiko torx set but it had bad reviews on Amazon. How's your set holding up? Thanks
Had mine since 2018 and used them for an engine replacement and engine rebuild, no issues on my end.
I would stay away from harbor freight jack stands. Heard bad things about them.
You need a break caliper kit
Great suggestion! Haven't had to do brakes on my car yet, but will get one for sure when needed.
Yo Murica "you need metric tools". 🤣🤣🤣
What drills are you using ?
I’m looking to buy a new one
My small drills are Makita, but they don't sell those anymore. I bought them about 10 years ago. The impact wrench is DeWalt is this one: amzn.to/2Nc2gqw
10 must have tools , presents 500
😅 10 areas of tools might have been a better title
I got a few questions for you about my 2008 528i how can I get ahold of you
What kind of questions do you have? You can ask in the comments and if I can't answer, someone else may be able to.
Like I was trying to get my brake sensor light off and I did something in the secret menu and now my Bluetooth ain't working and I also can't get my phone to connect to the car
I'm surprised you don't need a set of triple squares.
Got a couple of sets now :).
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