Automotive Technology A.A.S. :: Required Tools

Tools may be purchased from any vendor/source that students choose, however, the college has special arrangements with Snap-On Tools, Horizon (Craftsman) and Napa. Listed below is the contact information for each vendor:

Horizon (Craftsman)
Dale Connor
(800) 724-4753
dconnor@hs-e.com

Napa
Jeff McManmon
(315) 684-9335

Snap-On Tools
Gary Condlin
(315) 307-0286
gary.l.condlin@snapon.com

Required tools
Students will need (1) pair of safety glasses (clear lenses) to be worn at all times during labs. This is a New York state regulation which will be enforced, starting with the first day of school. "Dickies" style work pants and work shirt of dark color, and leather work shoes (no nylon or mesh) are required for all labs for student safety and to convey a professional appearance. Students may choose black or dark blue and t-shirt or collared style shirts.


Specific tools and a tool box are required (see list below). All tools should be professional quality with a lifetime guarantee.

  • 1 - Tool Box (lockable top box and/or roll cabinet)
  • Socket Sets: (6 point sockets are recommended) SHALLOW & DEEP
    • 1/4" drive, 7/32" to ½" and 4mm to 13mm
    • 3/8" drive, 3/8" to 13/16" and 8mm to 19mm
    • including 5/8" and 13/16" spark plug sockets
    • ½" drive, 3/8" to 1-1/4: and 17mm to 30mm
  • Socket Adapters:
    • ½" to 3/8", 3/8" to ½", 3/8" to 1/4"
  • Socket Drivers:
    • Ratchets: 1/4", 3/8" and ½" drive
    • Flex Handles: 3/8" and ½" drive
    • Extensions: 3", 6" and 10" all drives
  • Oxygen Sensor Socket*
    • 1 set internal 8T to 60T, 1 set external 8T to 50T
  • 0-4" or 0-6" dial caliper/or vernier caliper
  • Tire pressure gauge 0-50 lbs./in2 and valve core tool
  • Tire chuck and OSHA approved blowgun. Air tools use type "B" quick coupler
  • Wrenches:
    • Combination Wrenches: 1/4" to 1" and 5mm to 22mm
    • Flare Nut Wrenches: 3/8" to 3/4" and 7mm to 21mm
    • Hex Wrenches (Allen): 5/64" to 3/8" and 1.25mm to 10mm (socket type recommended)
    • Torque wrench 0 -150 ft. lbs.
    • Battery terminal wrench 5/16 ratcheting box
  • Screwdrivers:
    • Phillips: #1 and #2
    • Flat Blade: 1/8" x 4", 1/4" x 6", 5/16" x 8", 3/8" x 12", 5/16" x 1-3/4"
  • Punch and Chisel set including center punch
  • Pliers:
    • Common Slip-Joint
    • Needle Nose
    • Locking (visegrip, 7" and needle nose)
    • Arc Joint (waterpump)
    • 6" or 7" Diagonal Cutters
    • Internal & External Snap Ring
    • Wire Strippers
  • Hammers:
    • 1 lb.
    • 2 lb.
    • Ball Peen
    • Soft Face
  • Battery Terminal Brush
  • Gasket Scraper
  • 1" Putty Knife
  • Pair Leather Welding Gloves
  • 10' or 12' Tape Measure (metric/fractional)
  • Spark Plug Gap Gauge*
  • Feeler Gauge Set
  • Spark Plug Tester (AC #ST125)*
  • 1 Set Drill Bits 1/16" to 1/4"
  • 1 Fender Cover
  • 1 Respirator (cartridge type) for paint fumes*
  • Set Ear Plugs
  • 12 volt test light
  • Vacuum T's 3/16"
  • Noid light kit for injector testing (3 lights, GM, Ford, Chrysler)*
  • Meters:
    • Digital meter (DVOM) equivalent to Fluke 87 or 88
*Tools required for third semester only


Students may bring their own tools. Additional tools are required for some advanced courses, including Auto Body II, Fuels, Electronics II and III, Transmissions and Driveability.

Limited tool storage is provided in Galbreath Hall and the Automotive Performance Center. Students are encouraged to insure their tools, as the Auto Tech Department and Morrisville State College are not responsible for missing tools.

All toolboxes must have student's name conspicuously printed on the box, and all tools should be engraved.