Cheap GearWrench 3870 Oil Drain Plug Socket 7 Piece Complete set - Case

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I use this everyday in a shop and it works great. Quick and mess-free solution to drain plugs. No more dropped oil drain plugs with the knurled speed ring. Makes each change that much more efficient. The color-coded sockets are easy to identify and the ratchet slides right on. Only complaint is sometimes on 13mm plugs the socket is a little looser than a regular 13mm socket. It's a hit and miss though some 13mm it will work fine others it wont depends on the kind of bolt head.

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Well I made this purchase during a bit of a late night impulsive shopping streak..and while it is a very cool set does just what it advertises, it really isn't all that different than a standard set of sockets. The magnetic part is cool, does help keep the plugs from falling in the oil reservoir. Perhaps too much of an impulse purchase for me, but if you're a tech, not a bad set to have.

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(review revised 10/28/09)

The Gear Wrench 7 Piece Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Set is a high quality ratchet set with nice sockets that have finger grips for those hand adjustments. While is labled for drain plug usage, one would probably find several other applications.

Unfortunately for me, it will be a low-use item. I didn't note that the version I purchased was metric. In fact, at the time it was NOT noted by the seller (not Amazon). Since my 40-year-old truck most definitely uses a standard sized plug, I won't be using it there. And right now, it's cheaper for me to take my Honda somewhere than to do it myself. Additionally, even with the low-profile ratchet and sockets, you still need some decent clearance to get this where you need it. I ended up buying a flex-end wratcheting wrench in the size I needed to slip over the drain plug, which works better for me.

If you are a casual home mechanic that regularly works on newer cars or imports that use metric sized drain plugs, then this would probably be a good purchase. The nicely milled and cnc'd color-coded sockets are easy to identify, and have a good weight and quality to them. And the magnetic feature is nice to keep the plug from dropping into your oil (nothing worse than fishing for a plug in hot oil)! However, if you only work on one vehicle, or if you have very little clearance to get to the plug, your money would probably be better spent on a high-quality ratcheting wrench of the size you need.

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This GearWrench Oil Drain Plug Socket 7 Piece set is outstanding. I just love it! It is so very easy to use and has performed flawlessly for me. I use this product for every oil change I conduct whether for my own vehicles or on friends vehicles. I have never rounded another oil drain plug again using this product. I highly recommend this product for any of your do-it-yourselfers or even those that own or work in their auto shop. It is very durable and the magnetic sockets make getting the drain plugs our so much easier.

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Got the order fast and on time all working great. Would recommend this tool for any shop. All the sockets you will ever need to do a oil change and its great that they're magnetic never lose a drain plug again.