Welcome to my resources page! This page links to handy quick reference lists, maintenance checklists, and the most common items I purchase online. Hope you find it helpful!
Quick Reference Guides
15 Steps to Jump Start a Car (pdf)
Checklists
Vehicle Maintenance Checklist (pdf)
Tools and Supplies
I buy quite a bit of maintenance equipment and supplies off of Amazon
. Nothing like ordering a tool or part on your lunch break, and having it delivered to your front door a couple days later while you are at work.
The following links are tools that I’ve either purchased or would like to purchase, and lists of supplies I use on these vehicles. This is a good reference list to come back to: my “Repository of Links” to my commonly purchased supplies. I’ll keep adding to this page as I come across additional helpful links.
Okay, here is the list!
Windshield Wiper Blades Selection Tool
Windshield Wiper Blades – Selection Tool on Amazon
Oil Filter Selection Tool
Amazon Oil Filter Selection Tool
Engine Air Filter Selection Tool
Amazon Engine Air Filter Selection Tool
Cabin Air Filter Selection Tool
Amazon Cabin Air Filter Selection Tool
Ingersoll Rand 231C Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench, 1/2 Inch
Toyota Brake Rotors – Raybestos 96934R Professional Grade Disc Brake Rotor
Genuine Honda Fluid 08206-9002 Power Steering Fluid – 12 oz.
Toyota Genuine Fluid 00718ATF00 Dexron III Transmission Fluid – 1 Quart
Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) DW-1
Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant with Brush Top Bottle, 8 oz.
Torque Wrench – 1/2 inch Drive – TEKTON 24335 (10-150 ft.-lb./13.6-203.5 Nm)
Brake Cleaner
CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner
Sway Bars
Struts
Pair of Strut Assemblies (Left and Right)
Denso o2 Sensor from Amazon for Toyota Corolla
Jack Stands
Jack-Stands – Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands: 2 Ton Capacity, 1 Pair
Brake Shoes (Rear) Toyota
Rear Brake Shoe Set with Hardware Part# 14801B
Brake Drums (Corolla)
Rear Floating Brake Drum Part# BD80092
Hardware Kit for Drum Brakes (Corolla)
Hardware Kit – Drum Brake – Raybestos Part# H17378
Rear Bearing Hub Assembly Attachment Bolts
Pack of 4 Hub Attachment Bolts
Rear Bearing Hub Assembly (Corolla)
UV Dye for AC Leak Detection
UV Flashlight and Glasses
Ratcheting Wrench Set (20 Piece)
10 mm wrench (I like this set of ratcheting wrenches, but any 10 mm wrench will do)
Manifold Gauge Set
Vacuum Pump for Vacuuming our your AC System
R134A
Leatherman
See at Amazon – Leatherman – Wingman MultiTool
Socket Set – Metric
Stanley 1/2″ Drive Metric Socket Set
SAE Socket Set
Stanley 1/2″ Drive SAE Socket Set
Socket Wrench
Tool Bag
Buy on Amazon – Stanley Tool Bag – 12″
Socket Set
Set of Screwdrivers
Buy on Amazon – Set of Screwdrivers
Hydraulic Floor Jack
Buy on Amazon – Hydraulic Floor Jack
Front Wheel Bearing – Corolla – Timken 510070 Wheel Bearing
Bearing Retention Clip
Motor Oil 5W-30
Oil Filter Toyota Corolla 4967
Oil Filter Removal Tool
ATF Crush Washer – Honda Accord
Engine Air Filter for 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla
Engine Air Filter Honda Accord
Cabin Air Filter Toyota Corolla
Cabin Air Filter Part# CF006P or Toyota Premium Cabin Air Filter (CF10133)
Jumper Cables
Jumper Cables <– Best Selling Jumper Cables on Amazon
Portable Car Jump Starter Battery Pack
Maintenance Articles on 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla
For more information on 9th generation 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla maintenance, check out these articles:
Maintenance Articles on 2003-2008 Toyota Corollas
Maintenance Articles on 2002-2007 Honda Accord
For more information on 7th generation (2002-2007) Honda Accord maintenance, check out these articles:
Maintenance Articles on 2002-2007 Honda Accords
