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Every craftsman has tools of their trade and they have to know what they're used for, especially if they want to be called skilled or experts. Are you skilled enough to know what these automotive tools are?
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What is this tool called?
Hand saw
Tape measure
Wrench
A wrench or spanner, as it is called by some countries, is used primarily for tightening nuts and bolts.
Claw hammer
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What would a mechanic do with a flashlight?
Give it as a gift
Go fishing
Look for his clothes
Look at parts of a vehicle that aren't easily seen
This tool, invented in 1899, is a portable, battery-operated light source and may also be referred to as a torch.
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What is this tool called?
Hand saw
Scissors
Scissors, introduced over 4,000 years ago, are a pair of hand-operated blades used for cutting and come in many sizes depending on their purpose.
Nail gun
Sketchbook
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What is this tool called?
Needle nose
Needle nose or pointy nose pliers are used for holding and cutting wires in places too narrow to reach by hand.
Claw hammer
Bunsen burner
Hand saw
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What is this tool called?
Funnel
Usually made of plastic, a funnel has a wide mouth and narrow neck and is used for pouring liquids and semi-liquids into a container with a small opening.
Pencil
Claw hammer
Tongs
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What is this tool called?
Tape measure
Hand saw
Spirit level
Bench vise
Similar to a clamp but a lot bigger, a bench vise is used to hold objects being worked on in place.
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What is this tool called?
Bunsen burner
Beaker
Ball joint splitter
A ball joint splitter is the tool used to separate the ball joints of an automobile; the spherical bearings which connect the steering knuckles to the control arms of the vehicle.
Tongs
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What are oil filter wrenches used for?
To filter oil
To measure oil filters
To remove oil filters
There are two types of oil filter wrenches; the chain type and strap type, both of which are used to aid in the removal of oil filters in vehicles.
To inspect oil filters
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What is this tool called?
Florence flask
Centrifuge
Ratchet
Before becoming derogatory slang, the term ratchet only referred to a mechanical device used to control rotary motion allowing it to move only in one direction.
Pipet
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What is this tool called?
Claw hammer
Pliers
Available in different styles and sizes, pliers are used for holding and cutting primarily wires.
Markers
Beaker
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What is this tool called?
Evaporating dish
Beaker
Hand saw
Hand cleaner
Hand cleaners are just that; special liquids made for washing the grease and machine oils off the hands of mechanics.
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What is this tool called?
Boots
Saddle
Service manual
Every machine comes with a set of clear guidelines on how to set up, take apart and maintain the machine, and automobiles are no different.
Sketchbook
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What are sockets mainly used for?
For decoration
For fastening items
The term "socket" refers to the socket wrench; a wrench with detachable sockets of various sizes used for fastening nuts and bolts.
They have no use to a mechanic.
For hanging things on the walls
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What is this tool called?
Nail gun
Tape measure
Markers
Compressor tool
Compressor tools use an air compressor to power them. Some examples of these are drills, sand grinders and framing nailers.
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What is this tool called?
Brake cleaner spray
Brake cleaners are aerosols used to remove excess dirt and grime around the brakes of a vehicle.
Forceps
Florence flask
Buret
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What is this tool used with more often than not?
Boots
Screws
Philip and flat end screwdrivers are used for tightening screws with the respective heads.
Beaker
Centrifuge
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What is this tool called?
Sketchbook
Evaporating dish
Oil drain pan
An oil drain pan or drip pan is used for draining machine oils. It may also be used while working beneath the vehicle.
Hand saw
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What is this tool called?
Tongs
Tape measure
Nail gun
Stanley knife
Manufactured by the Stanley company, this utility knife has a flat, very sharp, changeable blade ideal for cutting through tough materials such as rubber.
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What is this tool called?
Pipet
Spirit level
Pencil
Bit set
A set of heads of different sizes and lengths to be attached to a drill is called a bit set.
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What is needed to use this tool?
Two vehicles
Jumper cables are a pair of negative and positive cables used to power up a dead car battery by transferring energy from a live one.
Saddle
Buret
Boots
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What is this tool called?
Bunsen burner
Duct tape
Usually silver or gray in color, duct tape is one of the most-used adhesives and durable forms of tape, making it ideal for securing tougher material.
Centrifuge
Hand saw
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What is this tool called?
Spirit level
Sketchbook
Jack stand
Jack stands are miniature metal Eiffel towers used for supporting a vehicle after it has been propped up with a floor jack.
Florence flask
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What is this tool called?
Forceps
Markers
Spray lubricant
A spray lubricant is most often found in the form of an oil spray and is used to reduce friction and rust.
Tape measure
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What is this tool called?
Tongs
Nail gun
Claw hammer
Engine seal
A small but important component of vehicle engines, the engine seal protects the engine from contaminants and dirt.
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What is this tool?
Nails
Nails are common tools used not only by mechanics but by various skilled tradesmen to fasten things together, even in some vehicles!
Pencil
Evaporating dish
Pipet
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What is this tool called?
Bunsen burner
Spirit level
Storage boxes
These plastic containers allow a mechanic to keep a clean, organized working environment by providing them with storage space for their tools.
Centrifuge
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What is this tool called?
Buret
Beaker
Hand saw
Impact gun
A type of compressor tool, impact guns store energy to produce a high torque output.
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What is this tool used for?
Cleaning oil stains
Raising a side of a vehicle
Jacks work as levers used to lift or tilt a vehicle to one side.
Measuring instruments
Eye protection
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What is this tool called?
Micrometer
This is a gauge with an adjustable side used for measuring the width and small distances between components.
Florence flask
Markers
Nail gun
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What is this tool used for?
Evaporating
Hammering things
Lifting things
A lift generally refers to any tool used for raising heavy objects, e.g., elevators, scissor lifts and auto lifts (used specifically for raising cars).
Carrying objects
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What is this tool called?
Ball peen
Ball peens are types of hammers with smaller, circular heads used for striking metals.
Bunsen burner
Pencil
Forceps
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What is this tool called?
Florence flask
Spirit level
Beaker
Coveralls
Much like cooks wear aprons, mechanics wear protective blue jumpers called coveralls.
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What is this tool called?
Boots
Centrifuge
Socket swivel
Wrenches are able to gain flexibility and access to bolts in hard to reach places with the aid of socket swivels.
Hand saw
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What is this tool called?
Nail gun
Lathe
A lathe machine is a tool used for shaping and smoothing of metal by attaching to a rotating axis.
Tape measure
Sketchbook
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What is this tool normally used for?
Measuring pressure
Pressure gauges are small meters used for measuring the pressure created by the applied force of fluids.
Holding hot objects
Writing
Evaporating
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What is this tool called?
Buret
Pencil
Rubber mallet
This is a type of hammer with a large head used for delivering softer blows to objects.
Bunsen burner
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What is this tool called?
Spark plug
Spark plugs transmit electrical energy to ignite air mixtures in combustion chambers, i.e., it is needed to start the engine of a vehicle.
Claw hammer
Spirit level
Forceps
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What is this tool called?
Florence flask
Nail gun
Tape measure
Grinder
This tool uses a grinding wheel to smooth out the surface of materials.
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What is this tool called?
Pry bar
More commonly known as a crowbar, pry bars are flat-ended metal bars used for prying or forcing apart two objects.
Hand saw
Centrifuge
Markers
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What is this tool used with?
Beaker
Sketchbook
Nut splitter
Nut splitters are small tools ideal for removing nuts that are rusty or jammed.
Tongs
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What is this tool called?
Pipet
Safety glasses
Apart from wearing their protective coveralls, mechanics also use toughened glasses to protect their eyes when using power tools.
Saddle
Boots
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What is this tool called?
Bunsen burner
Head lamp
Headlamps are torches that are wearable around the head, allowing for the use of both hands.
Pencil
Evaporating dish
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What is this tool called?
Claw hammer
Tape measure
Torque wrench
Usually available in the form of a socket wrench, torque wrenches are used for fastening nuts and bolts by applying a precise torque.
Spirit level
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What is this tool used for?
Changing lights in the garage
Better sight
Protecting the hands
Gloves used by mechanics are usually made of tougher materials to prevent their hands from being burnt and cut by engine parts.
Cooking
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What is this tool called?
Beaker
Markers
Hand saw
Breaker bar
This is a long bar used for quickly untightening nuts and bolts by applying a significant amount of torque.
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What is this tool called?
Tread depth gauge
Tread depth gauges are tiny cylindrical meters that are stuck into the tread of tires to measure their tread depth.
Florence flask
Evaporating dish
Forceps
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What is this tool called?
Pencil
Needle scaler
Needle scalers are compressed tools which use needle heads to chip away at rust, dirt and paint on engine parts before repairing them.
Tape measure
Nail gun
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What is this tool called?
Markers
Claw hammer
Multimeter
This is a single device which is able to measure several units of voltage, current, and resistance.
Spirit level
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