Tools for work....

[Mr.Nutcase]

I applied at Nissan dealership couple days ago.
If I get hired what tools should I have?
I have alot of metric tools, but what special tools should buy?
Would having my own scanner a good idea?
i have the Autoenguilty software, If I upgrade the Nissan enchanced,
what do I get?

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

they supply the scanners , just concentrate on slamming into the flat rate system head on

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

they supply the scanners , just concentrate on slamming into the flat rate system head on

What if I get a non nissan car, and CEL is on.
It would be a good idea to have my own scanner.
I have the software in one of laptops

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

sell work , then bang it out
nissan have scary weird problem too - cvt ..oil consumption - good luck

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

One of instrustors recommend working with the brand that has alot of problems, more work, Is his theory ok?

 

[plinker]

My Mom had an (I think) '89 pathfinder, I dont really remember anything real special.

My 3/8 in 1/4 body ratchet was great to have, I do know.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

My Mom had an (I think) '89 pathfinder, I dont really remember anything real special.

My 3/8 in 1/4 body ratchet was great to have, I do know.

I used to own a Nissan Altima, when I was 18.
They have changed a little.
They like to use allen alot

Would torx plus be helpful?

 

[diesel research]

Consult2 and Consult3 should cover plenty of other models.

Consult3 is a toshiba toughbook with a picoscope and an auto enginuity type hardware interface, except I think wireless if I remember correctly. TSBs and FSMs stored on hard drive. Was flip around screen and touch screen.

Consult2 is a handheld used on the pre-07 models and has 2 channel scope and IR printer built in (for printer a receipt type print out of test results or wave forms) About the size of a tech2. Monochrome screen.

Buy an oil filter wrench and some tire sockets, that's most likely where you will be for a while, unless you have previous dealer tech experience. Probably won't be fighting flag either.

Don't really remember anything fancy or exotic from the nissan/infiniti repair side. Weird FSM terminology and abbreviations like "engine room" and "super multiple junction"

Quite a few self tests like "auto-active" to test IPDM. Turn key on and off and close drivers door switch like 10x in 10sec or something? Horns and wipers and relays and cooling fan starts going crazy.

 

[plinker]

I dont know on the torx plus, it did have alot of phillips head though.

 

[diesel research]

http://tools.nissantechmate.com/

 

[diesel research]

Some kind of harness disconnect tool. Seems those connectors are a pain in the *** to disconnect with one hand and you will be reaching in some dark cramped space under the intake manifold fighting with them while burning the piss out of your hands.

I joked that they need to invent a box barely large enough for your hands with a heat gun inside on full blast and a bunch of those connectors to practice on. In all seriousness, it's not half bad idea.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

One of instrustors recommend working with the brand that has alot of problems, more work, Is his theory ok?

the asian imports now pay just as crappy as domestics
they used to be quite generous


the only brand I don't recommend is hyundai /kia
I left the foreman job at my place when we lost the chev franchise , not because of imports , but because kia pays so crappy , almost got in a fistfight with the rep
I don't work free on kimchee

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Depends on the dealerships but, most of them will have special tools available.

I would hold off little bit, till you figure it out what you really need. If possible borrow tools couple times when you need something, then see if that works out for you.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

in the dealer contract ..they must have special tools
stock up on air tools and/or cordless

 

[Monte]

NISSAN New Dealer Kit:
http://tools.nissantechmate.com/pdf/NI11-85.pdf

 

[RBailey]

I HEARD that the axel lock nut on the 4x4's is an odd size 55mm ?

(I want to get one as has some work planned on a Patrol but as I have only HEARD I'd like a second source confirmation. Also most kits only seem to have 53mm.)

 

[GoBlue]

I would say his logic is flawed. I would go for the most common or easy to work on. You make money by nailing flat rate not by saving the world.

 

[blue dog]

Spidergearsman, do you have your own shop ? or do you work for a dealer. You sure do sound like you have been around the block with dealership service.

 

[diesel research]

I would say his logic is flawed. I would go for the most common or easy to work on. You make money by nailing flat rate not by saving the world.

This is also partially flawed logic. It assumes there is a steady workflow (customers) greater than 100%, allowing you to cherry pick.

Fact of the matter is, no matter how quick you are, you don't make money w/o customers coming through the door.

I am guessing our local maserati dealer techs are not the top earners in the area. Not because they can't beat the flag, rather the fact there are very few maseratis, and even less are actually driven. I highly doubt anyone is taking their toyotas camry in there for service either.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

I got called by the Nissan dealer on tuesday.
Had the interview yesterday.
The service manager said I was going to be a lube tech, and helping the senior tech
If I do good, he said like in 3-4 months he will put me as tech
Went good, I going to be tested friday.. for drugs.
The good thing is don't do drug or drink...
Looks like the tool addiction will start continue....

 

[btbsandman]

Congrats Nutcase!

 

[pipsters]

Good luck we're all counting on you !! Congrats on the new job!

 

[4x4gearhead]

One of instrustors recommend working with the brand that has alot of problems, more work, Is his theory ok?

Definately not a bad way to look at it, gogo job security!

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

What do you recommend for removing oil filters?
I have the oil filter pliers version, They look like:
http://di1-3.shoppingshadow.com/ima...0-0-0_Lisle+Lisle+50750+Oil+Filter+Pliers.jpg
Are the cup/socket handy?

 

[humber2]

What do you recommend for removing oil filters?
I have the oil filter pliers version, They look like:
http://di1-3.shoppingshadow.com/ima...0-0-0_Lisle+Lisle+50750+Oil+Filter+Pliers.jpg
Are the cup/socket handy?

Those may pass as OK but I use the largest Channellock grips to remove filters.

 

[fredd7924]

I worked at a Honda deal for a little while as a lube tech and I used those pliers 99% of the time. Occasionally I would use this little adjustable filter socket by lisle or mac, comes in 2 sizes I think. Nice as it has springs to hold the jaws closed, rather than those 3 jaw ones which almost always fall off.

 

[jp828108]

What do you recommend for removing oil filters?
I have the oil filter pliers version, They look like:
http://di1-3.shoppingshadow.com/ima...0-0-0_Lisle+Lisle+50750+Oil+Filter+Pliers.jpg
Are the cup/socket handy?

i work at a nissan dealership, the oil filter pliers you linked will do you fine with pretty much all new nissan vehicles, as far as tools, your basic sockets, impacts, some long reach pliers with different degree bends. if you can afford it the 7.2volt snap on electric guns are handy as can be. set of wrenches and you should be good for awhile. if your working as a lube tech then you shouldn't need a whole lot of tools and if you are assisting a tech then you will probably be helping them with their tools. the dealership i'm at has consult II and consult III which is mandatory. they also have a matco scanner for other makes and models. sometimes it's a pain in the **** to get the consult III since there are roughly 10 techs and only one of them

 

[NeilH]

Spidergearsman, do you have your own shop ? or do you work for a dealer. You sure do sound like you have been around the block with dealership service.

he is just a cantankerous know-it-all

 

[diesel research]

if you can afford it the 7.2volt snap on electric guns are handy as can be.

Don't waste the $150. Just get the milwaukee m12 impact driver at approx the same price. I can find several people at work who will tell you the same thing. Always coming to my box for the m12. "i thought you had that snappy cordless?" "ya well, it doesn't have the balls of this beast" Decent reliability as well. Fell from 15ft to the concrete numerous times.

 

[smogtech]

Don't waste the $150. Just get the milwaukee m12 impact driver at approx the same price. I can find several people at work who will tell you the same thing. Always coming to my box for the m12. "i thought you had that snappy cordless?" "ya well, it doesn't have the balls of this beast" Decent reliability as well. Fell from 15ft to the concrete numerous times.

yep then you can also use it as a electric screwdriver and take panels off extremely fast.

But as a lube tech it will be very useful for taking off under trays.

 

[diesel research]

yep then you can also use it as a electric screwdriver and take panels off extremely fast.

But as a lube tech it will be very useful for taking off under trays.

Pretty soon it may be my "only" screw driver. My other thread details abusers constantly asking to borrow my snappy screwdrivers YET I rarely have a need for one, especially with the lack of traditional screws (phillips/flat) on modern vehicles. I will be debating whether to take them home for good or not within the next week. There will be a "multi driver" laying around in the box and maybe a jumbo P4, but that's about it.

With a variety of bit types (robertson/torx/phillips/flat/hex/etc) the lil impactor has really streamlined my "needed" collection. Add in a few socket adapters and various hex extensions.

 

[earlthegoat2]

One thing to think about is the flat rate system. There will rarely ever be enough time to get something done when you are new. You have to just **** it up and plow forward and it will come with time.

Me, I just quit that and went to work hourly for a golf course in their equipment maintenance and now I have ZERO stress and a nicely padded wallet.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Don't waste the $150. Just get the milwaukee m12 impact driver at approx the same price. I can find several people at work who will tell you the same thing. Always coming to my box for the m12. "i thought you had that snappy cordless?" "ya well, it doesn't have the balls of this beast" Decent reliability as well. Fell from 15ft to the concrete numerous times.

i wished I had listen backed then to u,. every excellent advice. I did that 4 years after I started this thread