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Reddit mentions of Bahco S330 1/4"+3/8" Socket Set (33-piece)
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Bahco S330 1/4"+3/8" Socket Set (33-piece). Here are the top ones.
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High performance alloy steelMatt finishCase: High Density Polythene
Specs:
Color | Multi-colour |
Height | 9.25 Inches |
Length | 12.99 Inches |
Number of items | 33 |
Size | 1/4in & 3/8in Drive |
Weight | 0.27 Pounds |
Width | 11.81 Inches |
As others have said don't mess with A/C. It's one for the professionals really.
I've recnetly started servicing/repairing my car (also a Civic - but an 04 plate). No experience. Just YouTube!
It hasn't taken much in tools. Some have just made life easier too (I bought a trolley jack for £50 for example - could have used the emergency one that came with the car). Axle stands are about £15. You can get cheaper but I wouldn't scrimp on safety. Mind you I made wheel chocks out of some fence posts I had and they work great.
So far I've done
I'd happily change brake discs and pads if they needed doing. Air filter was new, but could have just popped one in when I did the throttle body. Pollen filters are easy too. Would be a bit more nervous about changing the brake fluid though.
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Main dealer service (just an inspection, oil and filter change and topping off washer liquid) is now £170 with a major service at a whopping £275 just for adding filters and brake fluid. You can get much cheaper at independents, but still save a packet doing it yourself.
I've paid for all the tools in year one in labour costs. An oil filter and oil change next year would only cost me about £30.
Just make sure you keep records of everything you've done.
If you want to spend a bit more on Honda parts these guys have been good
I'm starting to get into maintenance as well, and as you've realized it's difficult to know where to start. Do you start with a big all-in-one set or a small set?
For people like me who had to start from scratch, I highly recommend starting with a small quality kit like:
From here, buy as needed. A lot of people recommend against buying big socket sets because you end up never using many components. You'll never really regret buying a high quality small set like the Bahco. It has mostly everything you need to do small maintenance. For example, you can also pick up this handy hex socket set
for £4 and that'll cover all of the hex needs. I didn't know I needed this hex set until I tried to remove my bar ends and realized you needed a gigantic hex size that wouldn't have been included in most all-in-one sets, anyways.
Another tip is for you to begin to keep a spreadsheet whenever you touch a bolt or screw or need a tool. This way you'll quickly learn what are the important sizes you need, and this will especially help when you need to travel or tour with tools.