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Review on 🧰 GEARWRENCH 7 Piece Metric Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket Set, 3/8-Inch Drive, 6 Point - Model 3870D by Michael Heidelberg

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good idea, not great build

Okay, I work in a pretty dynamic business and have to change the fluid quite often. So I grabbed them to keep my basic tools from getting tangled (sounds silly I know). But the ratchet will lock if you apply enough force to it. I've seen cars come out of stores like Grease Pro and Tuffy where they think the tight ones use 1000 ft lbs for some reason. So I have to put some weight on the drain plugs to loosen them and the ratchet snaps and locks. You have to hit it on the pallet or frame to free yourself. So kinda annoying. The other issue is that when they arrived all but the 19mm magnets inside weren't pressed deep enough for the socket to hook in well, so I had to clamp them in a vise and hit them with a hammer a few times and hit an overtime. to push them further into the nest. After that I will say they work great. Third, the 19mm magnet inside likes to stick to the drain plug every time you use it.

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Definitely bad product