Tool List

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 availabel through the College. Quality tool manufacturers include: Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Proto, Cornwell, Craftsman, SK, and many others. First year student’s tools will range from approximately $1277.00 to $4772.00, depending upon the brand of tools and the desired supplier. Second year tools will cost approximately $491.00 to $1561.00 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. If you have further questions, contact Program Director of the Automotive Repair Technology Program. 509.527.4693

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

Socket Set – 1/4″ Drive
3/16″ – 9/16″ Standard Depth (6 Point) 3/16″ – 9/16″ Deep (6 Point) 5mm – 14mm Shallow (6 Point) 5mm – 14mm Deep (6 Point) Ratchet Extension – 3″, 6″ Flex/Universal Joint

Socket Set – 3/8″ Drive
5/16″ – 7/8″ Standard Depth (6 Point) 3/8″ – 7/8″ Deep (6 Point) 8mm – 19mm Standard Depth (6 Point) 8mm – 19mm Deep (6 Point) Ratchet Extension – 3″, 6″, 12″, 18″ Universal Joint Fractional Universal Impact Socket Set 3/8″ – 7/8″ (Rec mid-depth) Metric Universal Impact Socket Set 9mm – 19mm (Rec mid-depth)

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 1/4″ Standard 7mm – 24mm Metric

Tubing Wrenches
3/8″ – 3/4″ 10mm – 18mm

Hex (Allen) Wrenches
050″ – 3/8″ Fractional 2mm – 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) Duck Bill Pliers 7 3/4″ (ex. snap-on # 61ACP) Vise Grip Pliers 10″ (10WR)

Snap/Retaining Ring Pliers
Internal Retaining Ring Pliers External Retaining Ring Pliers Snap Ring Pliers (ex. Snap-On SRP2 style)

Files with Handles
Flat 10″ Mill Bastard Round 8″ – 10″ Three Cornered

Hammers
16oz Ball Peen 160z 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 Spring Hold Down Tool

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

Electrical Tools
Digital Multi meter (Rec Fluke 87,88 or 1587) Powerprobe Electric Circuit Tester Remote Starter Switch Insulation piercing test probes (ex EZ Hooks) Wire Stripper/Cutter Pliers 8″ (ex Snap-On PWCCS8) Spark Tester – Ignition (Rec adjustable gap)

Small Tools
Pocket Knife “O” Ring Pick Set 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 Gun Socket Set – 1/2″ Drive Drive Impact 1/2″ – 1″ Pry Bar Screwdriver style 30″ or larger Hand Operated Vacuum Pump Compression Gauge Feeler Gauge (Go-No-Go, blade type) Door Panel Removal Tool

Student List - Advanced Level

Student List – Advanced Level
Scan Tool – See Instructor for requirements and recommendations