Students enrolled in the Automotive Program will be required to furnish his/her own hand tools. Students in the program are given a list of required tools which can be obtained from one of several sources, with special student pricing programs through the College. Quality tool manufacturers include: Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Proto, Craftsman, SK, and others. First year student's tools will cost approximately $600 to $1,300, depending upon the brand of tools and the supplier. Second year tools will cost approximatley$800 to $1500 again depending on quality of tool purchased. Tools are an investment that will last a lifetime. A quality tool increases your productivity and helps to prevent injury.

Walla Walla Community College does not endorse any one brand or manufacturer of tools.

(General Automotive) Required Tool List:

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Socket Set - 1/4" Drive

• 1/4" - 1/2" Standard Depth (6 Point)
• 1/4" - 1/2" Deep (6 Point)
• 6mm - 12mm Shallow (6 Point)
• 6mm - 12mm Deep (6 Point)
• Ratchet
• Extension - 3", 6"
• Flex/Universal Joint

Socket Set - 3/8" Drive

• 5/16" - 3/4" Standard Depth (6 Point)
• 3/8" - 3/4" Deep (6 Point)
• 9mm - 19mm Standard Depth (6 Point)
• 9mm - 19mm Deep (6 Point)
• Ratchet
• Extension - 3",6",12",18"
• Universal Joint
• Fractional Universal Impact Socket Set 3/8" - 3/4"
• Metric Universal Impact Socket Set 9mm - 19mm

Socket Set - 1/2" Drive

• 7/16" - 1 1/8" Standard Depth (6 Point)
• 7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep (6 Point)
• 10mm - 25mm Standard Depth (6 Point)
• 10mm - 25mm Deep (6 Point)
• Ratchet
• Breaker Bar
• Extension 3",6",12"

Combination Wrenches

• 1/4" - 1" Standard
• 7mm - 24mm Metric

Tubing Wrenches

• 3/8" - 3/4"
• 10mm - 18mm

Hex (Allen) Wrenches

• 050" - 3/8" Fractional
• 2 mm - 7mm Metric

Screw Drivers

Blade Type

• Stubby
• Pocket screwdriver
• 1/4" x 6"
• 1/4" x 9"
• 3/8" x 9"
• 3/8" x 16"
• Offset

Phillips

• #2 Stubby
• #1 Tip
• #2 Tip
• #3 Tip
• Offset

Torx Bits Tamper Proof (Screwdriver or Sockets)

T-8, T-10, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55

Pliers

• Slip Joint 6"
• Needle Nose 6"
• Diagonal Cutter 7"
• Channel Locks 12" (water pump)
• Long Reach End Cutter (Channel Lock #748)
• Vise Grip Pliers 10" (10WR)

Snap/Retaining Ring Pliers

• Internal Retaining Ring Pliers
• External Retaining Ring Pliers
• Snap Ring Pliers (Snap-On SRP2 style)

Files with Handles

• Flat 10" Mill Bastard
• Round 8" - 10"
• Three Cornered

Hammers

• 16oz Ball Peen
• 16oz Soft Faced Dead Blow
• Hand Drilling 3 to 4 lb.

Punch and Chisel Set

• Center Punch
• Pin Punch - 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16"
• Taper Punch 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"
• Brass Punch - 3/4"
• Cape Chisel - 5/16"
• Cold Chisel - 3/8" - 3/4"

Pry Bars

• Rolling Head 16"
• Straight 16"

Brake Service Tools

• Brake Spring Pliers
• Hold Down Tool

Safety Equipment

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protectors (recommend ear muff type)

Electrical Tools

• Digital Multi meter
• 12 volt test light or LED circuit Tester
• Remote Starter Switch
• Insulation piercing test probes

Small Tools

• Pocket Flash Light
• Pocket Knife
• "O" Ring Pic
• A/C, fuel line disconnect set
• Inspection Mirror
• Spark Plug Feeler Gauge (gap tool)
• Feeler Gauge (Blade type)
• Flexible Pick Up Tool (magnetic and claw type)
• Tape Measure 12"
• Hack Saw
• Tubing Cutter
• Gasket/Carbon Scraper (putty knife)
• Air Blow Gun (Meeting OSHA requirements)

Tool Box

• Roll Away with Key Lock

Second Year Student Tool List

Special Tools

• Torque Wrench - 1/2" Drive (Snap-On Quality)
• Micrometer - 0-1" or dial caliper 0-6
• 3/8" Drive Air Ratchet
• 1/2" Drive Air Impact Wrench
• Socket Set - 1/2" Drive Impact 1/2" - 1"
• Crankshaft Pulley Puller
• Cylinder leakage tester
• Pry Bar Screwdriver style 30" or larger
• Hand Operated Vacuum Pump
• Compression Gauge
• Radiator Pressure Tester
• Feeler Gauge (Go-No-Go, blade type)
• Door Panel Removal Tool

Student List - Advanced Level

• Scan Tool - See Instructor for requirements and recommendations