Which Multi Meter

[Punter68]

Hey guys and gals. can anyone reccomend which sort of multi meter i should purchase to check what I need to on a vt commodore.
So many choices not sure of what I should be paying to get the job done.

your advice appreciated

 

[uniacidz]

Actually good question

I too would only use it for basic stuff. Kmart special suffice?



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[Rapid Mick]

Go to Jaycar.

Staff know their stuff and will give good advice.

 

[Punter68]

thanks Mick if you have purchased roughly what was the budget

 

[Rapid Mick]

Look after it and a multimeter will last for years.

Here's one for $59.95.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM1444


Automotive DMM with Inductive Pickup

A multimeter for all your automotive diagnostic needs. Features an inductive pickup for RPM measurement, dwell angle, frequency, duty cycle, data hold, relative function, backlit display and temperature, and works with engines of 2 to 10 cylinders. An absolute must have for the backyard mechanic or qualified tradesperson alike.

• RPM x1, x10
• Inductive pickup for RPM
• Dwell angle
• Resistance
• DC volts
• Temperature
• Frequency
• Duty cycle %
• Data hold and relative function
• Probes, alligator clip probes and holster included

 

[Darren_L]

yeah as above Jaycar have some really good value multimeters.
Some people spend a fortune on the likes of a Fluke meter when it's not necessary. If you are an electrician or into electronics where 99.99% accuracy is vital, then you'd consider a Fluke. But for car electrics, Jaycar meters are more than capable. I still have my $100 Dick Smith multimeter that I purchased back when I started my apprenticeship in 1989. It's one of my most frequently used tools and it's still working perfect.

 

[Drawnnite]

yeah as above Jaycar have some really good value multimeters.
Some people spend a fortune on the likes of a Fluke meter when it's not necessary. If you are an electrician or into electronics where 99.99% accuracy is vital, then you'd consider a Fluke. But for car electrics, Jaycar meters are more than capable. I still have my $100 Dick Smith multimeter that I purchased back when I started my apprenticeship in 1989. It's one of my most frequently used tools and it's still working perfect.

ill second that. I have a fluke one for work (paid a slab for it =P) and it is damn accurate.
but it wont have all the bits and pieces on it for working on the car.

Jaycar have some good stuff. Definately a good option to go there.
the only upside to say a top of the range fluke is it can pick up rapid changes, such as for oxy sensor voltages. Not many digital meters can read such changes to such small time frame. Or they can bit wont show it.

anyway goodluck