Magnetic drain plug sockets

[Bjkearns]

I was cruising the Gearwrench website this evening and came across magnetic drain plug sockets.

Has anyone here used them?

They make total sense to me.
I saw on eBay that you can purchase just the socket you need.

It would be a 17MM for my BMW

 

[Umclemrbig]

I have a set and they are awesome.

 

[DoubleARS]

I hate this forum.

Now there is something else I need to buy!

I have SAE and metric Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and a socket set. I love their stuff.

 

[Loscaldazar]

Love it. Especially for oil changes on Subarus. If you have ever done one, you know that 5+ quarts of oil doesn't just drain out when you remove the drain plug, but rushes out in about 3 seconds to empty. Of course all over your hand and you drop the drain plug. Magnetic drain plug socket has been a life saver

 

[ChevyEFI]

I saw those on cripe distributing. $20 some for the set.

Definitely a good consideration.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

I never needed them for drain plugs, and never had an issue.

you can buy little magnetic insert for socket as well.

 

[devinakbv]

I have SAE and metric Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and a socket set

 

[03protege]

I almost pulled the trigger on these then I realized they say it requires a special ratchet in order to use them, is this true?

 

[Buckgnarly]

I almost pulled the trigger on these then I realized they say it requires a special ratchet in order to use them, is this true?

No, I have the whole set with special ratchet but all sockets have a 3/8 female end built in. I freakin love the sockets for oil changes!

 

[AbitNutz]

I just ordered the set from amazon, $31.97 free shipping.

 

[Loscaldazar]

I almost pulled the trigger on these then I realized they say it requires a special ratchet in order to use them, is this true?

Any 3/8 drive ratchet works with them, and also any gearwrench or craftsman pass through ratchet also works with them too! Might be a few other pass throughs that work too.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Any 3/8 drive ratchet works with them, and also any gearwrench or craftsman pass through ratchet also works with them too! Might be a few other pass throughs that work too.

Kobalt too.

 

[signcrafter]

I was cruising the Gearwrench website this evening and came across magnetic drain plug sockets.

Has anyone here used them?

They make total sense to me.
I saw on eBay that you can purchase just the socket you need.

It would be a 17MM for my BMW

My wife says she hates you. Just told her to add this to the next amazon order. She already doesn't understand why I keep changing our own oil instead of just taking it somewhere and paying 20 bucks since the oil and filter cost us that much.

 

[ChevyEFI]

My wife says she hates you. Just told her to add this to the next amazon order. She already doesn't understand why I keep changing our own oil instead of just taking it somewhere and paying 20 bucks since the oil and filter cost us that much.

Pennzoil candle engine internals. That's why.

 

[TwoInch]

Pennzoil candle engine internals. That's why.

total myth i hope you are joking.

 

[rlitman]

Especially for oil changes on Subarus. If you have ever done one, you know that 5+ quarts of oil doesn't just drain out when you remove the drain plug, but rushes out in about 3 seconds to empty. Of course all over your hand and you drop the drain plug.

LOL, I know exactly what you're talking about. The drain hole is pretty big.
You get used to turning the plug out until you feel it click while still holding it in, and then quickly retracting the plug without dropping it.

 

[Bjkearns]

Now Im wondering if I should purchase the whole entire kit or just the socket I need
Im leaning towards the whole kit

 

[fflintstone]

Now Im wondering if I should purchase the whole entire kit or just the socket I need
Im leaning towards the whole kit

are you going to own the same car your entire life?
the kit is only $20 at cripes.

 

[Bjkearns]

are you going to own the same car your entire life?
the kit is only $20 at cripes.

Yes I will have my BMW for a long time but will eventually own other vehicles
My thinkings on the cost are exactly that the cost of the kit isnt that much

 

[Greatbear]

I have the set and like it. Makes spinning the hot drain plug out a bit less painful and less likely to drop it into the pan or drain.

 

[SiGmA_X]

I never needed them for drain plugs, and never had an issue.

you can buy little magnetic insert for socket as well.

Yeah, you just hold the plug in your hand and lift away. I wouldn't mind trying a socket for it, but being this isn't my job anymore, I don't think I see the use. I have a darn good record at only getting a tiny bit of oil on my glove, and that's what the oilrag in my pocket is for.

 

[ImportTuner]

I used this one ... OTC5911

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054WI7CW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ChevyEFI]

total myth i hope you are joking.

Just going by observation of things going through a friend's machine shop. Not being literal about candles.

I don't doubt part of it is oil changed cold. But I'll still never use their product.

 

[AbitNutz]

I just received my set from Amazon. $31.97. 7 sockets and the pass though ratchet. I'm glad I bought them. All color coded, magnetic and you can use their pass through socket wrench or any 3/8's.

 

[mrborohachi]

I used this one ... OTC5911

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054WI7CW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

+1 That's what i have

 

[Nanashi]

Huh.. I use a wrench and then spin them out by hand. Like another poster said you can usually feel when the plug is out and you pull away quickly. Filters are usually what get me oiled.

 

[jfcasey]

yunno whats cheaper is one of these, and all you gotta do is get the plug cracked loose then spin it off with the flat of your index finger and let the plug fall onto the mat. It works great, I do it several times a day and never get a single drop of oil on my hands.

 

[Nanashi]

I used this one ... OTC5911

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054WI7CW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

OK now what about the filters?

 

[b7labelle]

Are normal sockets not magnetizable? I've got a couple large magnets from electric motors that I used to magnetize all of my screwdrivers....might give this a whirl if my sockets are made from anything ferrous.

 

[AbitNutz]

I always manage to drop the freakin' plug in the oil pan...always. If this helps that not to happen...I'm good.

 

[jfcasey]

OK now what about the filters?

Practice, practice, practice Crack them loose and find that sweet spot where you can give er a spin and take your hand off without it spinning so fast it flings oil everywhere or comes off and drops which makes an even bigger mess. Do it right and the oil will drain out of the filter down the sides for a few min and then you can spin it the rest of the way with a rag

 

[coyotejake]

Anyone ever try taking a hammer/punch and punching a little hole in the bottom of the filter before removing it? I'm just sayin'. Mine are all in the side of the block, so I've never tried it. I can only think of two cautions. I would both break loose the seal on the (old) filter, and MAKE SURE I had the correct new filter. Once you pop that drain hole in it, you can't drive the vehicle to get another one!!!!!