A greasy wrench can slip off a
bolt head, ruining the bold and often harming your knuckles in the
process
Proper size tools
Do select a wrench or socket
that fits the nut or bolt. The wrench or socket should sit straight, not
cocked.
Use safety stands
Jacks are for raising
vehicles, jackstones are for making sure the vehicles stays raised until
you want it to come down. Whenever the vehicle is raised, block the
wheels remaining on the ground and set the
parking brake.
:: Tools ::
On a safe place
Don’t use pockets for tool
boxes. A fall or bump can drive a screwdriver deep into your body.
While the engine is running
Set the parking brake and
block the drive wheels if the work requires a running engine.
