Lisle 15190 Valve Core Tool Review

Used it daily for about two years and eventually it broke. I just emailed Lisle customer service regarding the issue and they sent me a new one - no questions asked.

This is a simple tool but sometimes the only one that works. More space is required to use other valve instruments. This one goes straight. I don't think I need to buy a new one every time unless I lose this one.

I can't think of a better coil removal tool than this. This is very easy to control with the optional rotation of the handle tip. Cores are no longer thrown into space. I use it daily in the store and it holds up well to heavy use. I would highly recommend this tool to anyone looking for a quality tool to add to their collection.

Like other commenters, the foam grip slips and rotates when torque is applied. I just completely removed the foam grip with the white plastic liner. This leaves a nice solid knurled grip that works great when screwed on. Then just put a foam grip on the end of the pen as a protective cap when you toss it in the tool box.

I've had this instrument for a few months. I'm a professional engineer and need a valve stem removal tool almost every day. It is very well preserved. I have used other tools to remove the valve stem but they have not held up to everyday use. This tool is well built and the torque setting feels good and stays consistent. This tool is a lot better value than some of the other cheaper versions.

Works great, I use mine every day when I work at the tire center but the little metal pocket clip fell off after about a week of use. I ended up gluing a strong magnet to the back of the pocket protector to keep this tool in my shirt pocket for easy access and not falling out. The rest of the tool feels great, the end twists so it's easier to use with pressure, and it's a good size and length too. Even if the clip fell off, I would buy again.

So I've been using this guy for about a month or so. Let me just say this is a good tool. Much better than most valve core tools. Very fast with a spinning knob on top and has enough leverage to snap the valve stem if I get angry. I have two very minor complaints about him. One of them is a damn pocket clip. It's either too tight so I can't get my shirt in, or too loose because I broke it. They also show signs of production that are unpleasant for the eyes. The pocket clip just sucks.

Lots of confusion about how this device works. I wasn't impressed with the tool when I first got it because it didn't feel like it was setting just the right amount of torque. After lots of experimentation, talking to Lisle this week, and testing my instrument on a delicate scale calibrated to inch-pounds, I have come to the following conclusion. My tool is fairly accurate and reliably breaks at 4 inch-lbs when used properly. And that means you have to turn the handle of the tool until you hear