tools: the basics to get you out of a jam!

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An SAE wrench (short for Society of Automotive Engineers wrench) is a wrench that uses inch-based (imperial) measurements instead of metric units. Did you know that is what SAE was short for?

A metric wrench is a wrench (or spanner) that is sized according to the metric system, meaning its measurements are in millimeters (mm) rather than inches. Used with metric fasteners — Metric wrenches fit nuts and bolts that have metric dimensions (e.g., 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm). And here I thought mm was for the candy.

SAE Deep Impact Sockets are heavy-duty sockets designed for use with impact wrenches or impact drivers on inch-based (SAE/imperial) fasteners, and they have an extended, or "deep," profile to reach nuts on long bolts or recessed areas. SAE sizing:

Measured in fractions of an inch (e.g., 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", 3/4"), following the imperial measurement system rather than metric. We know what you're thinking.... keep it to yourself.

Metric Deep Impact Sockets are heavy-duty sockets designed for use with impact wrenches or impact drivers on metric fasteners (measured in millimeters). They have a longer, or “deep,” design that allows them to reach nuts on extended bolts or recessed areas. Metric sizing: Measured in millimeters (mm) (e.g., 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 17 mm), used with metric nuts and bolts. Again, keep it to yourself. 

A jack stand is a sturdy, adjustable support device used to hold a lifted vehicle or heavy object safely in place after it has been raised with a jack. So don't be a jack-a**. K?

Cordless tools are battery-powered hand or power tools that operate without a cord or external power source, allowing for greater mobility and convenience. But you knew that, you smart alec you.

A tire pressure gauge is a measuring tool used to determine the air pressure inside a vehicle’s tire, typically expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or kilopascals (kPa). This ensures tires are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure for safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. So don't be a dummy and run your tires flat!

Truck drivers use tool boxes, bags, and pouches to keep their tools organized, protected, and easily accessible for quick repairs and maintenance while on the road. They'll come in handy. Check them out.