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I have both types in my mass collection of sockets between work, home, vehicles and other kits. I honestly can't say I have a preference either way, and can't remember a time where I wish I had one or the other. On another note, I ordered a deep SK 1/2 drive chrome set somewhat recently. It...

I use the clore charger. I like it quite a bit. But yeah if it's a completely dead battery I need a dumb charger to get some voltage to it before the automatic charger will work. I've never been able to get it to force charge. If you have 8 or 9v though it works just fine.

Usually the sign is excessive blowby. You can check to see how much by open the oil cap while it's running. But it's more of a relative thing than something you can test for. Not sure if any manufacturers give a spec for that. Check pcv system use a high quality engine oil and give it some...

So a leak down test is measuring the volume of air that's lost in the cylinder, measured in percentage of regulated and measured. An inflator won't be able to produce enough volume to give you the information your looking for. You be better off with an inflator tank. Also industry standard is...

I'm not sure I'll ever be happy with the 100t. I'm on about my 5th replacement so far. Last time it broke at the flex after the bolt loosened up. The bolt strips out easily and they go loose. But it hasn't freewheel in a while so it does seem they fixed that issue. My situation is bizarre...

I do enjoy a tool roll for my Jeep. It's probably the most compact form in tool density. Everything stays in its place though. In my other truck I have a larger tool bag that lives in the truck box, the bag is probably too heavy to lug around, but the tools I do need live in zip up pouches...

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/pomona-electronics/6530A/6125667 This is a good starter kit for test leads. Pricey, but I good quality. The banana jacks are great to allow you to swap probes. https://g.co/kgs/SbqvCDA These probes work pretty well, they are rigid enough to get into...

If you suspect contamination from water or oxidation then I would, otherwise it's probably fine. I wouldn't change it unless I needed to

I have a couple amazon 5.0 knock off batteries that I use exclusively for the underhood light. Will get me right about 8 hours.

All the vehicles have stuff to swap spares, and some basic stuff. Knife, pliers cutters flashlight. The Jeep and the truck have quite the assortments. The truck has enough to be a mobile service. It tows a horse trailer so I want to keep downtime to a minimum with that. Spare wheels for...

I've removed the tools from many of the cases and have them in drawers. Especially tool I use often and the sets that that are sockets/bits. I've repurposed a few to I can keep assortments. Like older power probe case that was just wide open now holds plugs for coolant ports and such. I've cut...

Yeah, their wrenches are now made over seas. And I bought a 1/2 drive socket set somewhat recently too and they were stamped usa but they are far from quality. The broaching is very different across the set. Some are deep some are shallow, and for 12 points the points are very rounded. They...

Remembered that I have a gear wrench in the style too. The tip doesn't seem to ever line up correctly. If I broke it would not be upset over it. I have a channelock at home too.

The knipex definitely feel more refined in a few different ways. Especially when just grabbing at the tip. The Irwin will definitely grab and leave it's mark though. I do prefer Knipex over Irwin, but not by too much.

I have a hex/torx drawer with them all laying on the side. Everything long that's torx, hex and triple square. My short sockets live with the other sockets. I also keep some of them in tool rolls. I honestly don't use them very often.

Usually the tool kits get used to fix every one else's stuff. And usually not even automotive. For daily drivers they all have everything to swap a spare, flashlight, jump box or cables, extra fluids and usually basic kit with screwdriver, side cutter, slip joint pliers, adjustable and maybe a...

I have a TS101 that I can run off an Anker battery USB C. I actually enjoy using it too. I always hated butane ones and the Milwaukee one is okay.

I can't stand soft handles. They always feel dirty don't clean easy and extra slimy when you work with fluids. Nearly all my ratchets are chrome handles with a few hard handles. Quick wipe with a rag and back in the drawer. I think style is a more worthy discussion, flex, locking, straight...

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This is what I was thinking of too, would likely be the most cost effective way to do what he wants to do.