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      07-15-2018, 11:07 PM   #23
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I forgot to list it but sometimes I carry a BendPak Rotary Lift with me too.
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Jumper cables anyone??

I've never had to use them for myself, just others . I can pop start it anyway.

Tire plugs w/ pliers
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Fix-a-flat
Wheel lock socket
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you need your tools.
zip ties, duct tape, a flashlight, a video camera, and gloves.
They’re all gonna pay the ultimate pricccceeee!

I'm so glad someone caught that reference. Without the video camera, they are pretty common items.
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Small first aid kit
Gloves, wipes and towel
Flashlight
Quart of oil
Quart of coolant
Flat repair / inflater
Small tool kit
Jumper cables
Car fire extinguisher
Road flares

At some point I have used each of these in the past and I was glad to have them on hand to help myself or others out of a jam.

Two kind strangers pulled me out of a snow bank on two occasions, after their selfless acts I always pay it forward.
I have all of this and a tow strap with U-hooks that connects to the tow point.

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Black garbage bags
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Zip ties
Duct tape
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I have all of this and a tow strap with U-hooks that connects to the tow point.

beware tow straps with metal hooks.

if it fails, you're gonna have a bad time Much better to have a strap with loops and to use a shackle to hook it to the tow point.
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beware tow straps with metal hooks.

if it fails, you're gonna have a bad time Much better to have a strap with loops and to use a shackle to hook it to the tow point.
Sorry should've specified. That's what it is. Tow strap with a shackle, I couldn't remember what the end parts that look like a "U" were called lol. I have the same one in my Jeep and it has been great. It is more than enough for the BMW should I ever need to use it.
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      07-16-2018, 10:42 AM   #30
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Jumpers, fix a flat and a bmw scanner.

Anything else is pretty much out of your control
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Black garbage bags
Spade shovel
Zip ties
Duct tape
Hacksaw
Pliers
Rags
Chloroform
No lime? You beat me to the punch with everything else. Bleach is also really good at getting rid of those nasty little finger prints. Luminol is always handy to have also.
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No lime? You beat me to the punch with everything else. Bleach is also really good at getting rid of those nasty little finger prints. Luminol is always handy to have also.
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Small field medic bag
Full size spare with E60 spare tire kit & jack
Torque wrench w/lug nut socket
Flashlight
Backup battery charger/jumper
Fix-a-flat kit w/air compressor
Carly OBD scanner
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Generic tool sets are next to useless. A driver with multiple torx tips however gets you a lot of places. A jack? Maybe a 17mm socket and breaker bar. I have found tire repair kits and compressors next to useless trying to fix a flat with the car on it. Slime brand tire repair kits freaking rock. Paid for itself many times over now. Jacking up the care to take the pressure off the tire seems to make repairs much easier. Bluetooth OBD dongle and smartphone scan tool are nice. Looking into Carly but so many mixed reviews not too sure.... I am used to packing everything I need to fix most issues roadside but the BMW has just too many different tools, wrenches, e-torx bolts etc... I'd give it a try of course but no way am I going to kit out like I was able to for my old A1 VW cars or an old Dodge truck.

Oil? I can't see why. Even if you are low that means there is probably a leak too bad to drive anywhere safely anyway. Same thing with coolant... Forget that. If you need to top off your coolant on the road you need to pay more attention in the driveway!
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A tune up. Not trying to be funny but it’s what I carry
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A reliable car if you could fit one in, it's a shame we have to ask this question, and that's not a criticism to us BMW owners.

My 92 Corvette just keeps running and never came with tools from the factory. When you think about it ... why do BMWs come with tools from the factory, hmmmmmmmmmm.
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Jesus Christ tittyballs man.

How did you amass that collection? Did you just walk into Pep Boys and say “I’ll take one of everything you have. Throw it in this duffel bag.”

Couldn’t ever blame you for being unprepared though!
Changed a coolant hose on the side of the road middle of the night.
sent the wife in a taxi to grab the hose and coolant from the garage. when she got back plugged the hose toped up coolant, jumper leads then coolant bleed procedure

little over a hour downtime.
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Changed a coolant hose on the side of the road middle of the night.
sent the wife in a taxi to grab the hose and coolant from the garage. when she got back plugged the hose toped up coolant, jumper leads then coolant bleed procedure

little over a hour downtime.
Are you sure I haven't seen you on Top Gear, stuffing banana peels into a differential?

Jokes aside, nicely done. I can't say I'd be nearly as prepared as you to address issues at the roadside!
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I figure if I drive around with tools I might never have to use them, instead of needing them but not having any.

Sort of like buying a snow blower before winter and it never snows...


I've owned my Jeep longer than either of my BMWs, and over the 9 years I've owned it have always had tools and a first aid kit in it. I've never needed to use them for myself thankfully, but have used them numerous times to help out other people.
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I don't think I've read the obvious BMW answer...

NOTHING, it weighs too much
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