Rental Tools from the O’Reilly Loaner Tool Program

The right tool turns a difficult repair into a routine job. O’Reilly Auto Parts® created the Loaner Tool Program so do-it-yourselfers and professional technicians can access specialty tools without having to buy them outright, helping you save money on your next repair. The program covers more than eighty specialty tools, supporting everything from steering and suspension, electrical and diagnostic, engine and clutch, air conditioning and cooling, pullers, exhaust, power steering, brake, tire, and wheel tools.

You will find these loaner tools at your nearest O’Reilly Auto Parts store, alongside the parts that complete the repair and parts professionals who can point you toward the correct procedures and supporting components. Whether you are replacing brake pads, diagnosing a misfire, pressing a ball joint, or recharging your A/C system, the Loaner Tool Program is designed to help you do the work safely and correctly the first time.

How the Program Works

Getting a loaner tool is simple. At the counter, purchase the parts for your job and leave a refundable deposit for the tool you want to borrow. Take the tool home, complete the repair, and return it in its original condition to receive a full refund of the deposit. If you discover that you will need the same tool repeatedly, you can keep it instead of returning it. In that case, the deposit you already paid becomes the purchase price, so the tool is yours without a second transaction. Because tool assortments can differ by store, it is a good idea to call your your nearest O’Reilly Auto Parts store ahead of time.

Steering and Suspension Repair, Made Practical

Suspension work can quickly become frustrating without the right tools. When you are replacing ball joints, the Loaner Tool ball joint press and adapters can help you remove and install ball joints without damaging the control arm. If you are replacing outer or inner tie rods, the program offers separators, pullers, and inner tie rod sockets that reach the flats behind the rack and pinion boot. Strut service is easier and safer with a compressor sized for the spring, which keeps the assembly controlled so you can swap cartridges and strut mounts with confidence.

In trucks and older vehicles, a pitman arm puller and a steering wheel puller can be the difference between a clean extraction and a stubborn, time-consuming fight. Because geometry and torque are critical, these tools help you disassemble components more easily, replace parts properly, and save you money with a refundable deposit.

Brake, Tire, and Wheel End Repair Tools

Brake service is a classic DIY task, and the program covers the edge cases that slow a simple pad and rotor replacement job. If your caliper uses a screw-in piston, a caliper rewind tool helps keep the seal square and prevents the dust boot from twisting. If the job extends to brake lines, a quality flaring and bending tool lets you form consistent double flares and install your new lines without leaks.

Wheel end work is supported by bearing race drivers that seat bearing races and seals squarely, hub and axle pullers that minimize collateral damage, and axle nut and hub sockets sized for common fasteners. Renting tools for wheel end and brake service that you may only ever need once can help you save money on your repair and ensure you have the right tools for a simple, straightforward job.

Diagnostics Without the Upfront Cost

Troubleshooting electrical and fuel issues often requires specialized testers. With the Loaner Tool Program, you can take home relay circuit testers to verify power and ground integrity under load, noid light kits to check injector pulse on multi-port systems, and other basic meters and testers that help you narrow down a fault before you decide which parts to replace.

When the repair is complete, return the tool and recover your deposit. You get the benefit of professional tools without the long-term cost of owning infrequently used equipment.

Alternator Service Scenarios

Most alternator replacements are straightforward, but some platforms require special tools. Stretch belts that do not use a tensioner call for removal and installation tools that prevent pulley and belt damage. Some alternators also employ overrunning or decoupling pulleys that need specific drivers and service tools to remove and reinstall correctly.

The alternator service kit in the Loaner Tool Program gives you the control you need to swap the unit without prying or striking components that can be damaged by force.

Engine, Clutch, and Emissions Work

Engine internals and clutch assemblies demand precision and control, and O’Reilly Auto Parts carries the rental tools you need for the job. When you are resealing the timing cover or replacing a crank seal, a harmonic balancer puller and installer keeps the balancer straight and protects the crank nose and threads. If you are working behind the front cover, timing gear pullers and installers make disassembly easier and prevent damage.

For engine rebuilds and overhauling, the Loaner Tool Program also offers piston ring compressors sized for common bores and cylinder hones to deglaze cylinder walls and support correct ring seating. A valve spring compressor lets you renew seals and springs more easily and safely.

Emissions repair often starts with sensors that seize in the exhaust stream, and an oxygen sensor socket set grips the hex without rounding corners and gives you the clearance to swing a ratchet in tight spaces. For engine health checks, a compression tester and a block test kit help you decide whether you are facing ring wear, a valvetrain sealing issue, or a combustion leak into the cooling system.

Fuel system tools round out diagnosis with pressure gauges that read rail pressure accurately, quick disconnect tools that prevent barb and fitting damage, and more to help you get your vehicle running right. All these tools and more are available through the O’Reilly Loaner Tool Program with only a refundable deposit required.

Cooling System and Automotive A/C

Cooling problems rarely occur when it’s convenient, and air conditioning failures tend to happen on the hottest days. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Loaner Tool Program supports both systems. For cooling service, fan clutch wrench sets hold the clutch while you break it free from the water pump snout, radiator pressure testers help you find external leaks, and belt tools sized for stretch and serpentine designs simplify belt removal and installation.

For A/C service and verification, you can rent the tools you need from O’Reilly Auto Parts. These include clutch hub pullers for compressor work or replacement, manifold gauge sets for pressure readings and recharging, flush kits for cleaning contaminated systems, and vacuum pumps to evacuate air and moisture before charging to specification. With the correct tools on hand, you can perform a complete and accurate A/C system service to keep your car comfortable all season long.

Pullers For One-Time or Rare Operations

Pullers are the definition of specialty tools, and are indispensable when required, but otherwise dormant in a toolbox. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Loaner Tool Program carries the rental pullers you need when the job calls for them. The program includes suspension pullers for ball joints and links, tie rod and pitman arm tools sized for common applications, harmonic balancer and timing gear pullers for engines, universal jaw and gear pullers that adapt to different diameters, and slide hammers with the attachments needed for hubs, seals, and heavier work.

Using a matched puller or installer protects machined surfaces, avoids prying against housings, and saves time when tolerances are tight. With O’Reilly Auto Parts Loaner Tool Program, you also save the expense of buying a puller you may only need once, since your deposit is refunded when you return the tool.

Exhaust Repairs With Clean Fitment

What to Expect at the Counter

Because inventory varies, it is recommended that you contact your store in advance and ask about the tool you need by name. When you arrive, tell the parts professional what type of repair you are completing. They can confirm the correct Loaner Tool, suggest any adapters or additional tools or parts that can make the job go smoother, and help you gather the parts and supplies to keep the repair moving. After the job is done, clean the tool, verify all adapters are in the case, and return it during store hours for a full deposit refund. If you know you will re-use the tool soon or wish to keep the tool, you can simply keep it and skip a second trip – the deposit you paid is also the purchase price for the tool.

Complimentary In-Store Services That Pair Well With Loaner Tools

O’Reilly Auto Parts supports your repair with free services that complement the Loaner Tool Program. Stores can test starters and alternators at the counter, read Check Engine Light codes, install headlight bulbs and wiper blades with purchase, test car batteries and charge when appropriate, and accept used fluids and batteries for responsible recycling.

Many locations can also resurface brake drums and rotors, and select stores also offer custom hydraulic hose assembly and custom paint mixing with purchase. With the Loaner Tool Program, O’Reilly Auto Parts’ store services, and their unbeatable inventory of parts, tools, and accessories, you have a practical path from diagnosis to parts selection and the completion of your project.