I should have been a carpenter (a hammer, speed square and a hand saw) or an electrician (a couple screw drivers and a pair of pliers) I think of that every time I’m trying to remember which blow molded case, in which drawer of which toolbox holds the special tool I need for this 2 minute job!

"Cause i work in a lot of stuff deep in holes.....dont!" I watched that like 5 time lmao! Love you!

@Ram2253spd

5 жыл бұрын

James Sikes LOL

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

😉🤣🤣🤣

The best part about being an independent tech is you get to buy ALL the tools. Now I see why you need to edit your vids!

Back when i started you could use an open end adjustable wrench to change spark plugs. But back then you changed the plugs on a monthly basis or 500 miles whichever comes first

I bought that 9/16 with the extension for the shitbox 5.4 3V engines I occasionally work on, I like the built in extension because if you go off center with the ratchet it doesn't transfer the sideways force to the spark plug. I work in municipal fleet and a lot of the small Honda GX engines on our generators and air compressors etc. have 13/16 plugs. I have a few of the GW 5/8 with different length extensions and the one 9/16, and a general set of Powerbuilt rubber insert sockets for most regular things.

I remember my first time trying to get 14mm plugs out of a bmw that has the offset🤦‍♂️ got the same Matco kit and love it as well. Thanks Mike

Perfect topic, I just ran in to spark plug sockets problems on some old motorcycles I'm working. I've my 5/8&13/16 for years,ineed to buy like 6 new sockets metric and sae ones 14,18 11/16 I'll be need multiple styles of each

When I started I had a socket for 18mm plugs (thread size, can’t remember the socket size) which I used quite often on Villiers engines. This was 1975, on various Army kit.

If I remember right my old Yamaha YFZ 450 quad was a 14mm plug lol reason why I had one way back when.

LOL about 2 months ago our shop had a Toyota Matrix in for a turn up that required a 14mm socket. Well our newer junior tech took a 5/8 socket and manage to wedge it into the hemi tube, so much that it was like a pressed fit. 3 tech and 2 hours later we got it out!

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

BTDT, it sucks

Thanks for the info. Last week I changed the spark plugs from my '08 bmw 320 and found it odd that the plugs didn't go in straight so I was a little bit nervous about cross threading.

I've broken spark plugs with the magnetic sockets...maybe it's just operator error. Anyways I went back to the traditional rubber insert and no problems

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't warranted any of the Matco set ye

Don't forget *18MM* for us who work in motorcycle shops

@vicm694

5 жыл бұрын

Don't get me started on Honda boat engine 18mm plugs. I had to grid the crap out of a socket to get it to fit.

@mecalpsha4473

5 жыл бұрын

@@vicm694 the Snap-on one is much slimmer profile

@Jordan-ym5gf

5 жыл бұрын

I've had 7/8 before too lol

I have a set of Schwaben spark plug sockets they also work very well and I actually prefer them over my matco ones.

Sunex makes a pretty good kit. Great video and topic!

Good to know about those 14 mm sockets thanks frm👍

5/8 and 9/16 are what i use the most tune ups on tritons are my money maker as long as I don’t have to bust out the lisle extractor

I have the Matco swivel set and those 13/16 oes are useless but I love the set. My Matco dealer gave me the 14mm 12 pointer but Matco should rethink that set.

I might have to start going to the Macko truck they got some nice little doodads here in there

Bought a set of those Matco magnetic spark plug sockets a couple weeks ago, best ones I’ve ever used!!

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Love it

@mikeprice8307

2 жыл бұрын

Are they thin wall?

@Billdavis1974

2 жыл бұрын

No they are like standard spark plug socket

I appreciate your video. A few of the spark plug sockets that you demonstrated had an extra drive hex in addition to the female square connection fitting for the ratchet. I'm wondering if anyone has found it useful to turn these spark plug sockets by wrench instead of ratchet because of some reason, such as a clearance issue? Thanks for any information.

I remember doing my first sp plugs on a mini Cooper, way back when I ain't even know it was a 14mm 12point. Snappy was the only one that had it and yeah that socket was stupid expensive 😭

9/16~14.3mm. Great content 👍

I only use 5/8 because I only do spark plug replacements on fords I have been been working on fords since 1997 and that is all I have ever needed but I also only do them on the focus and the escorts because there mine . at my dealership I dont do them because I dont get paid enough for tuneups or brake jobs

I've only ever changed plugs on old junk so 13/16 is the only spark plug socket i've ever had lol

If you work on Chevy Express vans a double swivel 5/8 socket can get about 7 of 8 spark plugs through the wheel well on 4.8s, 6.0s, etc. And the last one I get with a regular 5/8 plug socket and small extension from below with a ratchet.

@mecalpsha4473

5 жыл бұрын

What brand socket you use them?

@awilson5636

5 жыл бұрын

I use a Snap-On double swivel 5/8 spark plug socket, but other brands make double swivel spark plug sockets as well.

A/C! I fully understand where your coming from...sadly.

Thx. God bless.

Just like you I have many many spark plug socket kit or master kit.

Can you do a video on the difference between a mechanic and technician?

Good video. Informative. Thanks for posting.

I have 5/8 short swivel powerbuilt rubber one but I don't like it. Rubber portion comes out and get stuck on plug top all the time. Koken is selling the plug socket with metal clip inside and I heard it's better than magnetic ones. Also, I want the one that comes with a extension already permanently attached to it. 6 out of 8 times, my 3/8 extension come off just after the sparkplug socket and I have to use a small needle nose pliers to remove it from plug hole. (Ford 4.6L)

9/16 is used on some Toyota’s and gms too

the chevy equinox uses a 9/16" socket for spark plugs though.

I have a duralast one that i love and its cheap, and lifetime warranty. Has a magnet and not that stupid rubber crap inside there that sticks to the plug

Great video FRM

Thx FRM 👍

hahaha like the way you include your out takes!!!

thumbs up and shared yes sir great collection forsure but im sure there are a lot more out there like for smaller engines chainsaws weed eaters, lawn mowers and other stuff all depends what you work on right i know for myself i have a few specialized spark plug sockets for espar units and refers as well

Good stuff thanks

Eghlughelugheeghhhhh!! lol me too FRM it happens all the time especially when Im tired when filming

Good to know about those deep holes you have to attack at an angle... LOL!

Lol what are the odds I was just like “wtf “ when I checked my gfs 16 Civic and it’s a 14mm lol I had to use the paper inside the socket method to guide it back in xD

The newer GM 3.0 TT and 3.6 use 14mm.

And dont forget snapon made an offset 5/8 socket for only one plug on one engine in one line of truck it was the center plug in the drivers head on the 4.3 liter gm in the s10 series blazers and pickups due to the steering shaft then they wonder why we all swear.

Hey FRM or anyone else really but what uses 18mm spark plugs sockets is that like a lawnmower or yard equipment spark plug

Now here's my question,is the rubber in the socket warrantied by snap on or would I have to buy inserts to use as time goes on?

I swear that's how I sound after a long day lol "the ending "

Any tips on changing sparkplugs on 4.9v8 cadillac DeVille fwd?

No link to buy the set ???

Soooo is a 12 point spark plug socket better than a 6 point socket?

The Matco swivel set look like autozone duralast. My main sockets and tools is snap on and Matco but flat rate master if I need something specific for a job I would go to auto zone or advance. Still life time warranty. Working on someone else stuff most time there not going to pay for the tool plus the repair it’s unrealistic

Where can I buy the set?

Hi. Love the video's. Im in my 30's looking to retrain to be a mechanic. Any tips or advice?

@philh9238

5 жыл бұрын

what do you do now??

@garethriley450

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a chef

Hahaha i like the ending

smaller engines use 13/16ths aswell

9/16" for 2009-10 Toyota Corolla also. Or at least I know it is for the Canadian Models.

@joshuamyers3185

5 жыл бұрын

Canadian GM has 9/16 also...took for ever to get plugs for a Spark (if remember right)....guess the Canadians use them

14 twelve point socket have not seen on yet 30k spark plugs is due to gdi problems

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

And going back to copper cores

Back in the day you also had 3/4 for the weed eaters!

@FishFind3000

5 жыл бұрын

FrugalPrepper's Garage & Garden pretty sure I still use it.

@frugalprepper

5 жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 I used mine 2 days ago! Before that is sat in shed toolbox for 3 years though :(

forgot about open socket for car like GM with LT1 engine when there are no room other wise

Hey when you do videos can you hold the tool in the frame longer and as your hold it there try not to talk with your hands and shake around the tool in the frame. I would like to get a good look at the scale and details of that tool you are showing

“Deep & holes” 🤣

Is there a flex with a short extension that will work in a 1999 ML320? I had to make one but apparently MB has one listed and maybe other companies. MB part number is 112589010900.

3/4 in My Lawn Mower FRM 🙈🙁🥺

Some Toyota’s use 9/16 spark plug sockets

I ran into 18mm on a new car so I had to use a regular socket

Kia and Hyundai used 13/16” too

@joshuamyers3185

5 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen in long time...older stuff (metal intakes) used them

@foodskewed9197

5 жыл бұрын

That’s why I chose the word “used” past tense

@ronijr4918

3 жыл бұрын

No they don't it's 5/8

@foodskewed9197

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronijr4918 their older stuff did. I’ve done several. It thanks for your input

@ronijr4918

3 жыл бұрын

@@foodskewed9197 Ohhh okay cause I've never worked on a kia older than 2010 so i though you were referring to some what newer models

I know what it is like to go deep in the hole.

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

😉

@wysetech2000

5 жыл бұрын

Do you still remember? 😁

That’s what she says you go deep in hos lol

I now own a 14mm and a 9/16 in... and I'm not sure why. LOL

Wish you were doing you tube videos 13 years ago. I would have saved a ton of money

the magnets break up in the gearwrench brand and the pieces can fall into the cylinder

@mecalpsha4473

5 жыл бұрын

Do they break up pretty fast with normal use, if so I will be the MATCO ones?

@scuba422123

5 жыл бұрын

mine broke after a year I had one warrantied but they still hold the plug! I don't have the matco ones but a few snap ons they do work well

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

The matco set i have doesn't have that issue

@mikeprice8307

2 жыл бұрын

DAMN!

As a mechanic in an independent shop, why didn't you mention 18mm spark plug sockets? They don't exist for no reason.

HAHA, You said Deep Holes. Been there done that.

I bought a Matco spark plug socket set a while back I was wondering if I might of got one with two 9/16 sockets instead of one with a 14mm socket?

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

One 9/16 socket is deeper than the other, why no 14🤷‍♂️

13/16 you still use them on Chinese scooters

Land Rover and Jaguar uses 9/16 because there 3.0 and 5.0L engines are made by Ford.

What you really need is air conditioning in that shop.

5/8 probably the most sold spark plug socket of all time ever lol

I work on diesels...what is this foreign language lol

you should really invest in an a/c unit for your shop. You're so sweaty, I can smell you through my screen!

Here for all the deep in holes comments

18mm on some Yamaha Atvs......

must be hot .

Lame