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

by GearWrench

Product Description

Time for a change! Professional-grade 7 - Pc. Magnetic Oil Plug Socket Set, ON SALE! Rock-solid grip in a world of hard-to-reach fasteners. This is the easy, no-hassle way to change your oil, just like they do at the shop. Instead of a slippery pair of pliers, the serrated edges of each Socket grabs your car's plug in a hold it can't get out of. You'll wonder how you did it any other way. Get your Set here for LESS! Get the job done: Magnetic socket retains plug for easy retrieval; Knurled speed ring for a firm, lock-tight grip and easy on / off; Color-coded sockets fit most domestic and import vehicles; 3/8" drive standard Ratchet with comfortable GearRachet handle; Includes 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm, 17 mm and 19 mm sockets; Entire Set weighs 2 lbs., 8 ozs. Don't wait! Order your Set today! 7-Pc. Magnetic Oil Plug Socket Set

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 6.2 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HBC73U
• Item model number: 3870
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,509 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #31 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sockets & Socket Sets > Drive Sockets
  • #95 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sockets & Socket Sets > Individual Sockets

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, September 18, 2008

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Steve "Auto Repair Tech" (Oshkosh, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GearWrench 3870 Oil Drain Plug Socket 7 Piece Complete set - Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, low use potential, August 6, 2009

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Michael D. Adams (Jeffersonville, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GearWrench 3870 Oil Drain Plug Socket 7 Piece Complete set - Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

(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.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right Tool For The Job, February 2, 2010

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Inspector Nash Bridges (Baghdad by the Bay) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GearWrench 3870 Oil Drain Plug Socket 7 Piece Complete set - Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

Funny how many tools you can collect over the years. And now this. Yeah. I have a socket set. Actually, I have more sockets and ratchet handles than I care to admit. Do I need more sockets and ratchets handles? Well...... Okay, I hate taking off drain plugs by hand when they are hot. Also, it's no fun dropping them into a pan of hot oil, and then having to fish it back out of the hot oil. Why do I do oil changes at home? Because I've seen first hand how idiots can screw up an oil change when you go to a shop.