Steelman Flexible 12-Inch Spark Plug Starter - Model 08310R Review

Great tool to prevent twisting and obscenity when installing spark plugs. Update: One of the vertebrae has snapped after 4 years of light non-commercial use. I contacted Steelman directly but the warranty is only one year. Their "hand tools" come with a lifetime warranty, but this seems somewhat related to "diagnostic tools" which are only covered by a year.

First spark plug change on my 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The four plugs on the back are quite difficult to reach and I had a hard time removing them (after using a socket wrench/spark plug). The flexibility of this little tool saved me a lot of frustration and also helped when installing new spark plugs. If your spark plugs are difficult to remove, this tool is worth it!

Love this article. I don't know how long it will last in a commercial setting, but for a home user it's great. One end holds the insulator in a rubber hole, and the other end has a twist knob to unscrew them after they loosen or run out. It's much easier to use than a ratchet in a crowded engine compartment, so you only have to tighten or loosen it with one turn at first. It perfectly maintains the shape needed to clean wires and hoses. A jib and yes it works better than a rubber hose.