Multimeter What do you use and recommend?

[Cudakiller70]

Looking for a automotive multimeter that will get the job done for wiring troubleshooting, maybe not too crazy with features.
What do you guys use and like?

[shawge]

I use an old Fluke meter while in the garage and keep a cheapo HF one in the car tool box for roadside diagnostics.

[Brads70]

   I've been thinking of getting a better quality one myself, but electronics are not my strong suit. Interested in hearing form some with more experience also!

[1 Wild R/T]

I've got two Flukes, one is a lab scope..... You don't need anywhere near that to work on cars..... I also have a $20 Craftsman meter that I've had for ten plus years, It's fine for anything short of computer diagnostics....

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-multimeter-digital-with-8-functions-and-20/p-03482141000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Honestly for probably 90% of automotive diagnostics I just grab a test light..... Good ones are computer safe & can identify power & ground.... 

This one looks decent...
https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-3031-Computer-Logic/dp/B005B4NCUK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522192506&sr=8-2&keywords=computer+safe+test+light

[dodj]

Honestly for probably 90% of automotive diagnostics I just grab a test light.

You are looking for 12 volts.....or not 12 volts.

For the resistance checks... any cheap meter is good enough.

[RUNCHARGER]

Ha, ha: Yes I have done a lot with a test light. I inherited my son's antique Craftsman though when he won a Snap-On. You don't need anything fancy for these old cars but I do find the multimeter handy.

[Chryco Psycho]

There are 2 types digital & analog
both have there place
I like analog for a lot of reasons , other than ohms they are not dependant on batteries & with unstable readings there are easier to read
the digital ones will often beep so you do not need to see the reading on the meter .
You just need a simple meter with Volts & ohms , for testing older Mopars 

[Katfish]

I have several expensive meters I've acquired over the years, but rarely use them.
I always grab 1 of the free meters I've gotten from Harbor Freight and it does the job.
I must have at least 10 of them and it's nice not worrying about losing or braking it.

[Dakota]

I have a couple of multimeters from Radio Shack that I've had for many years.   Most of the time I've used them, it's been checking for either continuity or a short - rarely for measuring for a specific voltage or resistance.   I recently purchased a Power Probe 3 (see link below) which I expect to use much more when I start putting the electrical system back together on my car.   I've used it a couple of times troubleshooting electrical problems on snowblowers and was really happy with how it worked.

https://www.amazon.com/POWER-PROBE-III-Clamshell-Automotive/dp/B00G4YUWMC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522235275&sr=8-2&keywords=power+probe+3

[HP_Cuda]

My flukes have never let me down. Having said that most folks can get away with the cheapo ones.

[Crash520]

Iv just picked up a fluke clamp on DC current multimeter, if you can stretch the budget for a clamp on Amp meter do so, they are so handy for simply checking current draw

[GrandpaKevin]

I got this one from Santa.

Claimed to be made in the US.

It is auto ranging so no adjusting to get the desired reading.

It has worked great for the few times I've used it so far.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Klein-Tools-MM5000-Electricians-TRMS-Multimeter-New/322996199178

[1 Wild R/T]

Personally I prefer no auto ranging.. I hate when I'm taking a reading & the value is right at the threshold where the meter changes scale....  Also when you expect a number & the actual reading is 10% of the correct reading & the meter picks a scale one decimal point off & you see what you expect but it's not really......... If I set it theres no mistakes......

I prefer to manually scale my oscilloscope too....

[Chryco Psycho]

As with most gauges , electric or hydraulic pressure you are better off running in the mid range of the scale not near the end .
Fluke is great stuff , only need to buy it once 

[Bullitt-]

I've had a couple cheep analog meters that did everything I needed & still prefer for most purposes

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00101Q1JM/ref=asc_df_B00101Q1JM5420560/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00101Q1JM&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194019628201&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15162554532480953345&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012717&hvtargid=pla-309338050471

I could see going digital to get a Temperature Probe   https://www.amazon.com/Multimeter-Resistance-Temperature-Continuity-Measurement/dp/B06WVS96XC/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1522322806&sr=1-2&keywords=multimeter+temperature&dpID=51q-Dxney6L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch


Recently I ordered this low end AC/DC amp clamp (most don't do DC)..... I need to track down a voltage leak on my Dad's old Dakota and can see this will simplify things... Also has most multi-meter functions 
   Just as a test it was able to sense DC power going to my home stereo speakers....

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Multimeters-Auto-Ranging-Multimeter-Resistance/dp/B00NWGZ4XC/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522322331&sr=1-3&keywords=dc+amp+clamp&dpID=41g8sB3JnlL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch