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mikefocke · 11-12-2016, 05:05 PM

In 5 year of doing simple DIY, the tools I used or had were:

Code reader. battery maintainer, charger, security wrench for MAF, O2 sensor removal tool, battery load tester. Set of spare oil drain plug and crush washers, oil drain pan.

I carried in the car excellent heavy long charger cables and a much longer/better wheel nut removal bar and socket that matched the lug bolts (plus make sure you have the lock nut socket if your car's wheels have locks).

Aside from the items I carried in the car, I added to my collection as I needed the tool, I didn't buy in advance much. When I did that, I found I was liable to never use the tool (for example, the battery load tester is still in an unopened box).

As you can see, there weren't a lot of Porsche specific tools.

11-12-2016, 05:05 PM	#10
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,537	In 5 year of doing simple DIY, the tools I used or had were: Code reader. battery maintainer, charger, security wrench for MAF, O2 sensor removal tool, battery load tester. Set of spare oil drain plug and crush washers, oil drain pan. I carried in the car excellent heavy long charger cables and a much longer/better wheel nut removal bar and socket that matched the lug bolts (plus make sure you have the lock nut socket if your car's wheels have locks). Aside from the items I carried in the car, I added to my collection as I needed the tool, I didn't buy in advance much. When I did that, I found I was liable to never use the tool (for example, the battery load tester is still in an unopened box). As you can see, there weren't a lot of Porsche specific tools.