What spare parts and fluids do you keep in the truck at all times?

[OCD Solutions]

I have kept a scan tool in the center console ever since a bad cam sensor left us stranded on date night in the theater parking lot. The cost of the tow was three times the cost of the repair and we were literally walking distance from a parts store. I kept a spare cam and crank sensor in the kit alongside a serpentine belt but that truck had over 300k miles and was starting to get quirky.

I'm closing in on 100k miles on my 19 so it's time to get over the "it's a new vehicle", bad habits and start carrying a few extra items again.

Essentials,
- Quart of oil
- Serpentine belt
- Scan tool
- Folding 4-way Lug Wrench
- Tie Down straps
- Jumper cables
- Beretta 8040
- Basic tool set
- Basic First Aid Kit

Nice to have's,
- M12 Cordless Compressor
- M12 Spotlight
- Fluke AC/DC Clamp-on Multi-Meter

If I'm on the road for work, I also have a large rolling Pelican case full of misc tools.
*I changed out the radiator on my 02, in the O'reilly's parking lot in under 35 minutes and didn't have to borrow a single tool and I still made it to work on time.

 

[theblet]

If any of you had been a carpenter or a field construction guy, especially residential, you would know that a plug kit it just a way of life. If not for these gems you would go broke buying tires. A little rubber cement really helps them seal. They work, don't leak, and in most cases last the life of the tire.

Would I put it on a track performance car? Probably not. Daily driver? Yep.

Purists need to just get over it.

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The thick brown plugs are definitely the best

 

[HSKR R/T]

The thick brown plugs are definitely the best

So you like them thick and brown?

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

So you like them thick and brown?

@theblet you walked right into that one!

 

[theblet]

@theblet you walked right into that one!

Haha. I’m only on my second cup of coffee.

 

[barrak]

I bought a 94 Ram years ago with 35's. Each tire had at last one 1/4" lag bolt with RTV. That guy didn't waste time on measly rubber plugs...

Hmmm... Don't through away your old tires... just convert them to studded winter tires.

 

[Darksteel165]

I have kept a scan tool in the center console ever since a bad cam sensor left us stranded on date night in the theater parking lot. The cost of the tow was three times the cost of the repair and we were literally walking distance from a parts store. I kept a spare cam and crank sensor in the kit alongside a serpentine belt but that truck had over 300k miles and was starting to get quirky.

I'm closing in on 100k miles on my 19 so it's time to get over the "it's a new vehicle", bad habits and start carrying a few extra items again.

Essentials,
- Quart of oil
- Serpentine belt
- Scan tool
- Folding 4-way Lug Wrench
- Tie Down straps
- Jumper cables
- Beretta 8040
- Basic tool set
- Basic First Aid Kit

Nice to have's,
- M12 Cordless Compressor
- M12 Spotlight
- Fluke AC/DC Clamp-on Multi-Meter

If I'm on the road for work, I also have a large rolling Pelican case full of misc tools.
*I changed out the radiator on my 02, in the O'reilly's parking lot in under 35 minutes and didn't have to borrow a single tool and I still made it to work on time.

How does the M12 compressor work? I feel like it would just drink batteries and not be able to air anything up.

 

[HSKR R/T]

How does the M12 compressor work? I feel like it would just drink batteries and not be able to air anything up.

I have one, it works awesome. power on, set the pressure you want to inflate to. Connect to tire with threaded end. Hit inflate. It will stop when correct pressure is hit. The included CP2.0 battery will top off two full size tires no problem. I also have some XC 3.0 batteries for my work tools that work even better and can top off several cars. Adding 10psi to each tire. Picture of inflator is with the XC3.0 battery in it.

 

[HSKR R/T]

This is the smaller battery it came with installed. Huge difference is size.

 

[Darksteel165]

I have one, it works awesome. power on, set the pressure you want to inflate to. Connect to tire with threaded end. Hit inflate. It will stop when correct pressure is hit. The included CP2.0 battery will top off two full size tires no problem. I also have some XC 3.0 batteries for my work tools that work even better and can top off several cars. Adding 10psi to each tire. Picture of inflator is with the XC3.0 battery in it. View attachment 161428View attachment 161429

Thanks for the info. I have some M12 but I would probably get the M18 version so I move my plug in kobalt to another car. I was concerned it struggling with topping off tires but if the M12 can do it the 18 would have no problem with an 6HO or even a 5xc then. I only have 1.5 and 2.0 M12s because my M12 tools don't need any more.

 

[Jako]

I have one, it works awesome. power on, set the pressure you want to inflate to. Connect to tire with threaded end. Hit inflate. It will stop when correct pressure is hit. The included CP2.0 battery will top off two full size tires no problem. I also have some XC 3.0 batteries for my work tools that work even better and can top off several cars. Adding 10psi to each tire. Picture of inflator is with the XC3.0 battery in it. View attachment 161428View attachment 161429

I use the Dewalt 20V , 87% of 8,988 users give it 5 stars on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCC02...&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584482468753775&th=1

 

[HSKR R/T]

I use the Dewalt 20V , 87% of 8,988 users give it 5 stars on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCC02...&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584482468753775&th=1

I don't own a single DeWalt tool, so the Milwaukee made more sense, since that's what I use. DeWalt is owned and made by same company and in same factory as Black and Decker.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Thanks for the info. I have some M12 but I would probably get the M18 version so I move my plug in kobalt to another car. I was concerned it struggling with topping off tires but if the M12 can do it the 18 would have no problem with an 6HO or even a 5xc then. I only have 1.5 and 2.0 M12s because my M12 tools don't need any more.

It's amazing how much s difference the XC3.0 makes in performance of the inflator. It pumps faster and lasts longer. Would be the same with any M12 tool

 

[Belvedere]

I use the Dewalt 20V , 87% of 8,988 users give it 5 stars on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCC02...&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584482468753775&th=1

I have this and love it. It generally goes everywhere with me.

 

[Jako]

I have this and love it. It generally goes everywhere with me.

Definitely one of best items I have purchased (nice to have the batteries already). Makes inflating the tires to the correct pressure so much easier than the add air, check pressure, add air or maybe remove some.

 

[jimk hunt]

How does the M12 compressor work? I feel like it would just drink batteries and not be able to air anything up.

Mine works great. You can get 3rd party high capacity batteries on amazon and also get a clip on adapter, makes it easier.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Mine works great. You can get 3rd party high capacity batteries on amazon and also get a clip on adapter, makes it easier.

Skip the junk aftermarket batteries. Have a couple of the higher rated M18 batteries and they are junk.

 

[Darksteel165]

I don't own a single DeWalt tool, so the Milwaukee made more sense, since that's what I use. DeWalt is owned and made by same company and in same factory as Black and Decker.

DeWalt is good stuff. I used to just have a DeWalt drill but the 2x batteries was going after around 15 years. I didn't own any other power tools so I swapped to Milwaukee as they have a larger variety then DeWalt, at least at the time (cordless ratchets). I sold the drill and 2 batteries to a friend and got $30, it originally cost $99 back in around 2006

I also found that the clutches are on DeWalt drills are WAY better, Milwaukee sets theirs way to high any M18 tool (setting 1 is 25 in-lbs, even my M12 installation drill\driver is sometimes a bit too powerful on 1 (8 in-lbs), and it almost impacts when engaging the clutch unless you take your finger off despite being a drill

It's amazing how much s difference the XC3.0 makes in performance of the inflator. It pumps faster and lasts longer. Would be the same with any M12 tool

Because the inflator can use the extra power to do more work. They use different cell sizes with differnet currents, not just more of them.
Same reason why on the M18 the XC6.0 output\runtime is way better then a XC5.0 regular (as long as the tool actually needs that much juice)

This is decent read if your curious

https://www.reddit.com/r/MilwaukeePowerTools/comments/efq279

And also this spreadsheet which shows you what actual batteries come in each pack

Batteries & Chargers - (Milwaukee M12 & M18, DeWALT, Ryobi, Makita, and RIDGID / AEG) - Google Drive

docs.google.com

 

[BowDown]

If any of you had been a carpenter or a field construction guy, especially residential, you would know that a plug kit it just a way of life. If not for these gems you would go broke buying tires. A little rubber cement really helps them seal. They work, don't leak, and in most cases last the life of the tire.

Would I put it on a track performance car? Probably not. Daily driver? Yep.

Purists need to just get over it.

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Yep, saved me many times. Bought a can of Xtra Seal and a brick of Slime tire plugs along after using up the plugs that come with the tool.
100xs easier than dealing with the spare, plug it, air it up and you're good. I've driven around on plugs for weeks before I could get to a tire shop and never had that plug leak

 

[6of36]

If any of you had been a carpenter or a field construction guy, especially residential, you would know that a plug kit it just a way of life. If not for these gems you would go broke buying tires. A little rubber cement really helps them seal. They work, don't leak, and in most cases last the life of the tire.

Would I put it on a track performance car? Probably not. Daily driver? Yep.

Purists need to just get over it.

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I'm retired, but worked construction ( sheet metal worker ). Never got a single flat at work. I did watch where I parked, I knew never to park near a carpenter.