Customer Reviews

Lisle 12100 Oxygen Sensor Socket

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought this tool to replace the oxygen sensor on my 2002 Audi A4. After receiving the tool and the sensor, I realized that the Bosch sensor for Audis comes with a corrugated "armadillo" cable whose diameter is too large for the narrow slot in the side of this socket.

I still rate the socket highly as it's clearly a quality product, just not for oxygen sensors with thicker cables. Try the offset type of oxygen sensor wrench ( Westward 1MUE2 Heated Oxygen Sensor Wrench) for these applications, they work well.

Good product and with free shipping it was an ok deal. When you replace your sensor, just be careful NOT to strip the head off of it. Borrow a torch (to heat metal around the sensor)DON'T BLOW YOURSELF UP!!! and use "Brake Free or some other lubricant that is made to loosen rusty/stuck bolts and get your big boy muscles out.

My order arrived quickly, and the socket was more heavy-duty than I expected.

Solid built, it feels like it will last for years. I've used just once, my first DIY O2 sensor change. It wasn't easy, it took me around an hour, the space was small so I couldn't use a ratchet, I used a wrench instead. Definitely this socket is a must if you want to change your O2 sensor. (my car is an 1994 Honda Civic)

I have purchased many Lisle brand tools in the past, and have always liked the quality. Another reason I always chose Lisle over the competition was that they were made in the USA. I purchased this product expecting good quality, but understanding it was 10 bucks that it would not match Snap-On.

My first problem is it is made in china.

My second problem is that it will fall off your ratchet. I tried 4 different 3/8 ratchets, a Craftsman, a SK, a Snap on, and a Kobalt from my neighboor. So, obviously it is not the ratchets' fault.

My third problem, the notches that are supposed to grip the edges of the o2 hex actually were machined incorrectly causing it to almost strip one of my o2 sensors.

I quit, threw the "tool" across the yard and broke my o2s loose with a Crescent.

DO NOT BUY, IMPORTED, and POOR QUALITY.

I've learned that changing the oxygen sensors, like many DIY activities, is more challenging than it seems. But with the right tools, it can be rather painless. On my car, a Toyota Camry, I used an open-ended wrench on the downstream sensor, but this socket was necessary to access the upstream sensor under the hood.

This socket is very heavy-duty, fits snugly over the oxygen sensor, and offers the option of using a 3/8" socket wrench or an open-ended/box wrench, depending on what you find more comfortable. It is perfect for the job.

Based on my experience, I strongly recommend that you get part numbers off your oxygen sensors in order to ensure you get the correct replacements. You'll need to remove the sensors to read the part numbers. I ordered my sensors ahead of time, following Amazon and other web sites' recommendations. After pulling my old sensors, I found that I had to re-order both.

Back to the socket, though, it's heavy duty, fits perfectly, and just right for removing/installing oxygen sensors.

I used this for my 2000 Volvo V70. It was fine, but as someone said in another review, make sure your car uses a regular wire and not a really thick braided type before you get this one. Also... it's made in the USA, so that's a plus.

The socket fits too loosely, and too easily slips off, nearly ALL of my ratchets & extensions. It is virtually unuseable for its intended purpose (unless you are willing to use the socket, only pointing straight up!)

Maybe it was a "rare defect" but I'm unwilling to waste time on an exchange. I will instead purchase a Snap-On or Matco tool ... 2-3 times the cost, but always top-quality.

Amazon's return policies make socket easy to return -- the only bright spot.

I used this to try to remove the O2 sensor from my rav 4, but because it was not the right size (when I bought this there was no size information in the description), it caused the sensor to cross-thread in the exhaust manifold. It was extremely difficult to remove after it was cross threaded, I took it to a mechanic who eventually got it out but then all the threading was destroyed in the exhaust manifold. What a nightmare.

Ordered this socket to change both O2 sensors on my wifes SUV. The socket is a quality tool and worked great for the task at hand. I would recommend this socket to any do-it-yourselfer.