TOOLS I USE
Socket set | Craftsman 135 piece
Electric ratchet | Milwaukee FUEL
Ratchet batteries | Milwaukee M12
Torque wrench | 3/8 inch drive, 10-80 lb.-ft.
Wrench set | Metric wrenches, 8-22mm
Torx bits | 3/8 inch drive, T10-T60
Allen bits | 3/8 inch drive, 3-10mm
E-Torx sockets | 3/8 inch drive, E4-E20
Pick tools | Assorted pick tools
Pry tools | Assorted interior pry tools
Screwdriver | Ratcheting screwdriver set
17mm wheel socket | 1/2 in drive
Breaker bar | 1/2 inch drive, 30”
oil pan | 15 quart capacity
Syringe | 500ml
Powerstation | Mophie Powerstation Go
Battery Maintainer | CTEK MXS 5.0
Carly for BMW | Diagnostic adapter
Listed above are the main tools I use to work on my BMW. They are listed somewhat in order of what I use the most. If you’re brand new to DIY, you don’t need a lot of tools to get started. You also don’t need the best of the best. Buy what you need for the job and upgrade/ accumulate as needed.
Being German, everything on the car is metric. BMW also uses both Torx and external Torx bolts extensively in their cars. A basic socket set and some Torx/ E-Torx bits will get you through 90% of DIY projects. Some jobs like battery replacement will require programming afterward, but fear not, apps like Carly and ProTool make it easy for someone with little to no skill to complete.
Ready to tackle your first DIY? Check out my DIY playlist on YouTube or browse the blog!
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