What tools do I need as a budget lube tech at Ford?

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May 9, 2025 at 6:09 pm #744 Reply
Andrew
Delete if not allowed—Need advice from experienced mechanics and technicians. I’m going to be starting as a lube technician with Ford soon, and they don’t provide tools. What tools should I buy to start out when on a budget? Thanks for any help!
May 9, 2025 at 6:09 pm #745 Reply
Wati
You won’t need a lot of tools they should supply a lot of the specific tools to fit some vehicles but to help you out you would need:
1/ Socket set 1/2”
2/ Full set of spanners metric 4 mm – 24 mm
3/ Set of pliers
4/ Set of screws drivers
5/ Make friends with the Mechanics to borrow anything you don’t have
May 9, 2025 at 6:09 pm #746 Reply
Brian
Basic sockets and wrenches to start. And a 1/2 impact gun with deep impact sockets.

If you’ve got a Harbor Freight nearby, that’s the place to go. If not, find Gearwrench or Tekton on Amazon.
May 9, 2025 at 6:10 pm #747 Reply
Steve
Don’t be afraid to buy Harbor Freight Pittsburgh or Icon tools. DO NOT GO INTO DEBT WITH TOOL TRUCK until you have a stable tech position.
May 9, 2025 at 6:10 pm #748 Reply
Rob
Go to harbor freight buy a 3/8 socket set, 1/4 socket set, a couple ratchets, a set of extensions, an oil filter socket set, a 3 jaw grabber style for the really tight ones, a plier style filter grabber cuz it’s faster when you have room for it, along with a set of screwdrivers, set of pliers, and a set of torx sockets.

A 3/8 or 1/4 small battery impact driver for zipping off under trays will save you time too.
May 9, 2025 at 6:10 pm #749 Reply
Robtimus
Ask them to rent you some tools for a short term. Figure out which ones you actually use and start buying your own out of your paycheck, while paying a small loan payment.
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