OTC 5961 Drain Plug Tool Review

I really like how the magnet on this tool stays on the connector after removing it. The flexible handle works well in hard-to-reach places. You really need a bit of "practice" to get the right torque on the bolt when removing it so you don't bang the drain plug off the magnetic end, but it's a learning curve. A great way to protect your hands from hot oil.

Serves its purpose. I've always gotten frustrated trying to pop a pan lid out of hot motor oil and this tool prevents that. So I'm a happy home mechanic. I've been looking for a similar tool for some time but couldn't find anything here in Australia so I was happy to find it on Revain and at a reasonable price. I recommend.

This is an ingenious tool that makes removing the oil pan drain plugs much easier when the engine is still hot. I'm happy with his work but I have to be honest and point out some things that could be improved. The first is the size of the pen. I can only describe him as being a bit like a toy. It works, but it's not that easy for me to hold due to its tiny size. I would prefer a grip that is comparable to the grip of a regular full-size screwdriver. A full size tapered grip would have been even