GEARWRENCH 80546 5/8-Inch x 6-Inch Swivel Spark Plug Socket

Features:

Entry Angle guides fastener
Serration depth as deep as the fastener
Large hard stamped identifications
Swivel Spark Plug
Drive Tang Size : 3/8 inch

Buy this wrench, change your own plugs, then treat yo'self !

What?! My local service center wants $165.00 to change my spark plugs? 80 dollars for parts?!, plus labor, plus shop fee, plus tax?! Since when do spark plugs cost $20 each? No thanks, I'll do myself (I think). Let's see...Amazon set of 4 NGK's $34. Even that seems expensive. Ebay $18, that's better. Do I have a spark plug wrench? Oh yeah, this little gasket socket thing here I haven't used in 20 years. Oh that's right; it's a pain in the arse. That's why I don't do it myself anymore. Check YouTube for how to change for a 10 year old Accord. Looks simple enough. Check Amazon. GearWrench magnetic swivel something 6 inch that everybody rates 5 stars. 15 bucks. OK, I'll try it. Better get some anti-seize and dielectric grease, too. 2 days later... Got all my stuff. An hour later, plugs changed and I'm writing this review. That was sure easy. Apparently I didn't even need the anti-seize for NGK's. Glad I had a 4" socket extender though, or I'd have been unhappy. This wrench was friggin awesome. Cold brew #2, here I come.

Terrie Hansen

Great Quality - Toyota Tundra 5.7L

I bought this to change the spark plugs on my Toyota Tundra 5.7L engine. The pivoting element was just what I needed to get into a few tight spaces. The socket and extension is almost exactly the depth of the spark plug well so with additional extensions (3" or 6" depending on the clearance) it worked perfectly. - The magnetic socket held the spark plugs very snugly but released them easily as well. Much better than the old interior rubber grommet type socket. - The swivel was just enough to slip the plugs in and out at the various angles required for each cylinder without being "floppy". Note that it does not pivot very far though, so if you need a sharper, right-angle, this won't work. I've attached a photo showing it at its furthest angle. - Quality and workmanship are very good; comparable to Snap-on or Craftsman tools. Well worth the price for a DIY project...saved about $100 in labor.

Cascey Blosch

Awesome Tool!

I have been using the Harbor Freight Spark Plug Socket with rubber insert and have struggled with the socket left behind while working on the rear bank of spark plugs. Bought this GearWrench magnetic one based on reviews here at Amazon and am very impressed. Works great and makes changing spark plugs very easy.

Thet Myat Noe

Works as advertised - star of my show 2005 Silverado 5.3L

Star of the show. My 2005 Silverado 5.3L engine only needed a plug/wire change because the factory ones were only rated for 100K miles and I have 164K miles. They ran fine but I didn't know what I was getting myself into. One review mentioned this so I looked. The magnet does a really nice job, especially when it's 32 degrees outside like this morning. I warmed the truck up so the exhaust manifold was around 200 degrees. Took my time pulling the plugs out and putting the new ones in. The driver side had no issues at all with this. The passenger side had three nice plugs accessed. The dreaded back one wasn't that bad either. The only real problem I had was my torque wrench is actually a 1/2" drive. I used an adapter to work with this. But all of it was too big for that one back plug. So I used this to hand tighten that plug and then used a normal 3/8" deep socket with my torque wrench with no issues. I have only used this once, and that was today. I cannot say how it will fit in other cars and trucks. Best bet is to have multiple extension handy just in case, but this one is really nice. I loved that it didn't have that rubber insert which always makes things more difficult. Once loosened, you can easily backout by hand and then easily spin tight by hand before using your ratchet.

Imane Ait El

Best spark plug socket under $15 - worked on BMW N52 e93 (2010 BMW 328i)

**********All BMW 328i users, this socket will work on your engine********** Wobble head feature is must've for removing/installing spark plugs - offers significant flexibility. When I was buying I didn't think it would be an important feature but because it wobbles it's a plus and offers more room on the top where space is tight. Everybody knows the advantage of magnetic feature of this socket when removing the plugs, one other advantage is when it comes to installing the spark plugs. Place the new plug in the socket and wiggle your way to the spark plug hole. Once again, the wobble head offers flexibility and your socket doesn't have to be completely aligned for installing, lightly hand thread the plug before using the torque wrench. Extension: It helps to get an extension with this socket, I bought a set at Harbor F for 8 bucks and offers convenience to do the job No shortcuts: Don't forget to use Anti seize lubricants on the threads --> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002UEOLO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and die-electric lube in the boots --> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AL8VD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 BMW 328i users - use 23 ft/lb to tighten the spark plugs

Tammy Hubert

Excellent Product

This tool is a MUST for the 5.7 HEMI. I ordered this with the OEM set of NGK plugs for my Challenger and it worked great. Super strong magnet, built incredibly well and does exactly as it states. Usually with a normal deep well, you have to go super slow when taking the plugs out, but with this you just burn through them. Completely my first ever plug change with this in about an hour.

Nano Abod

perfect for 2001 Honda Accord 4 cyl.

It's really well made. I even bought other GearWrench products because I was impressed with the quality and usefulness of this socket. I love the chrome finish and the sturdiness of the socket. Also, it's just long enough for changing out spark plugs on a 2001 Honda Accord 4 cylinder that I don't need to add an extension bar to the socket or ratchet.

Alia Khan

Typical GearWrench Quality

This is a very nice swivel socket Made (well) in Taiwan. Looks and feels pro quality. This is a preliminary review. If it breaks or fails, or the magnet proves weak, I’ll update this review. But thusfar it is performing flawlessly and has become my favorite spark plug socket. What’s particularly nice is eliminating the universal joint adapter and the much more effective (at retention) magnet versus the old rubber insert style. Anyone changing spark plugs pro or DIY should look into this style, and I couldn’t beat the quality at this price looking elsewhere.

Maryam D Bello

Toyota/Lexus 3-3.5L V6? This is a must have

If you have a Toyota or Lexus V6, you NEED this wrench. It makes removing/installing the rear plugs, specifically the leftmost rear and center plugs merely unpleasant instead of impossible. Seriously, I don't think I could have cobbled together a combo of extensions and swivels which works as well as this, and I've been compiling a collection of tools, mostly automotive, for 35+ years. This extension means you can remove the two near-impossible to reach rear plugs without removing any intake pieces. Oh, you do have to unbolt the cruise control cable and bracket, but versus removing the throttle body...I'll buy this extension, use it maybe three times in my life, and be happy with the money spent.

Wayne Kirk

Great tool!

Awesome tool! Makes changing spark plugs a breeze. I highly recommend it.

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