Lisle 52500 Mechanic's Stethoscope

by Lisle

Product Features

• Unique sound chamber amplifies sound
• Features a super think diaphragm to help pinpoint the source of the noise

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 5 x 1 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002SQYSM
• Item model number: 52500
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #895 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Engine Tools > Compression Gauges
  • #36 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Diagnostic & Test Tools

Product Description

Lisle mechanic's stethoscope features a unique sound chamber and super thin diaphragm that greatly amplifies sounds. It quickly pinpoints the source of noises in engines, transmissions, differentials and bearings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny.....Versatile, December 13, 2009

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Ambergris "John Thomas" (New England.....USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lisle 52500 Mechanic's Stethoscope (Automotive)

I was first introduced to a mechanics stethoscope quite a few years ago when I used to use a regular physicians stethoscope I had picked up somewhere when needed for car repairs. I located a mechanics model in a catalog and ordered it there. I found it to be far more versatile with its long stem conductor instead of the flat plastic head on a physicians model, as well as much easier to use by design. About a year ago my old stethoscope got run over during one of my more intense repairs, and I have since picked up this very same Lisle model from a local parts store. The price here on Amazon for this 52500 model is cheaper than what I paid, and at the time of this writing ships free when bundled. Although there are more expensive models available on Amazon, I cannot imagine anyone needing anything more than what this one offers. Its solid, durable, and very comfortable to wear.

I should point out that a mechanics stethoscope is one of the most versatile tools you can own. Even if you never do any work on cars. You would not believe the number of uses one finds for this instrument when you have one around. Ever have one of those annoying squeaks or rattles inside your car, or some other place that you can't exactly pin down no matter how close you seem to get to it? With this baby you will find ground zero on the squeak in a couple of minutes. In addition to cars, you can easily locate squeaks or noises in any kind of machinery, or in your homes floor and walls. I even used mine to locate an irritating squeak on a neighbors sewing machine. It is very easy to use, and even a lot of fun at times.

As for this model versus a higher priced one, unless you're a highly paid specialist of some kind that prefers the very best, I would pass up the more expensive scopes available here or anywhere else and buy this one. It is all the scope most of us should ever need, and one of the most handy and versatile tools to have in your home or garage..... Recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Not bad at all, very sensitive, good price", May 6, 2010

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Jordan Xaviers "Technology Guy" (Jamaica, W.I.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lisle 52500 Mechanic's Stethoscope (Automotive)

Just got mine scope today. Tried it and noticed how sensitive it was. I can hear my own heartbeat with it. Hell I can even hear my own vein/artery pulse (very low) with it. The overall build quality is flimsy (bad), so that was a bit disappointing. The long probe tip shown in the picture is very fragile (easy to bend), so be careful. While I cannot compare it with any other, I can say it should come in handy in the future, just keep it in a padded sturdy case of some sort, and you may have to disassemble it prior to storing it, since it is fairly long - about 16" with the least bend radius allowable. The ear buds are a bit tight, it hurts my ears to use it after a short while. Again, it is extremely sensitive to sounds, even touching any part of it produces a lot of sounds, so keep that in mind when you use it. Some sounds will be "distracting", and the user may have a hard time discerning the real cause of the noise (on a car) from you touching/bumping/moving the probe around the car.

For the price, its worth it, free shipping and all.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shadetree mechanic, February 13, 2008

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Larry B. Dunbar (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lisle 52500 Mechanic's Stethoscope (Automotive)

Good quality instrument is a big help in locating strange noises in engines and any other mechanical items. A great help for "do-it-yourselfers".