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Review on KAIFNT K202 Spark Plug Tool Set With Magnetic Swivel And Thin Wall Sockets, 6-Piece, 3/8-Inch Drive For 9/16" And 14Mm Sizes by Tristan Graham

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Disappointing - poor plug retention system

This looked very promising. With the variety of sockets, it has the value of use for many different vehicles & applications. The problem is the retention system is too fragile.I bought this set specifically to change the plugs in my Mazda 3 which requires a 14mm socket. Testing it a couple of times on one of the new plugs, the socket seemed to work fine & hold the plug securely. Other manufacturer's sockets use a rubber grommet or magnet to hold the spark plug in place. KAIFNT uses spring clips on the interior of the socket to hold the spark plug in place during removal & install.I removed all 4 original plugs using the KAIFNT 14mm socket & it worked great. Unfortunately, after the install of the first plug, the socket would no longer retain / hold a spark plug in place. For whatever reason, the spring clips on the 14mm socket were no longer working & it wasn’t obvious what had caused them to fail. For the install of spark plug #2 I dropped it into the hole/recess & then placed the socket over it. While setting #2 in place I realized I could use the 9/16 socket for plugs #3 & #4 & it worked fine for completing the job.I’m frustrated that after being used less than a dozen times the 14mm socket was unable to retain the spark plug. I intend to return & replace with sockets that use a magnet for retention. I spent over 30 minutes trying to find a way to contact KAIFNT, but was unable to find warranty contact information on the packaging, the web, or Revain’s product page. Lesson learned: make sure you can easily find a contact number for any product that advertises having a warranty before purchase. (My apologies if I’ve missed something obvious. I’ll update this review if I learn that’s the case).The sockets & extensions are well made. The locking feature on the extensions are a must have - to some degree I hate to return the set due to the quality of the locking extensions, but can't justify the cost for 2 extensions. There’s no locking function on the universal joint which could cause an issue - (the same issue you’re trying to avoid by using a locking extension to begin with).In short, the spring clip retention system doesn’t deliver (at least not for me) & I would recommend looking at other products.

Pros
  • Time-Saving and Efficient: With its magnetic swivel feature, the KAIFNT K202 Spark Plug Tool Set makes spark plug replacement tasks a breeze. The magnetic feature holds the spark plug in place, preventing it from slipping out of the socket during use. This not only saves time but also prevents damage to the engine and helps to ensure a smooth replacement process
Cons
  • The tools may be difficult to clean after they have been used