DURATECH Spark Plug Socket Set 5-piece 🛠️
Description:
This 5-piece spark plug socket set brings together common SAE and metric sizes in a compact kit for garage and home mechanics, making plug removal and installation quicker and neater. It is suited to cars and small engines, and the mix of 6-point and 12-point sockets helps match a variety of hex profiles while reducing the chance of rounding fasteners.
Key Points
The sockets are made from heat-treated chrome vanadium steel with a mirror polish finish, which the manufacturer states improves durability and resistance to corrosion. A rubber retaining ring is fitted inside each socket to hold spark plugs securely during removal and refitting, reducing the risk of dropping fragile porcelain. Two sockets feature knurled bands to help distinguish metric from imperial sizes by feel when working in low light. The set is supplied in a blow-moulded storage case with size markings to keep the sockets organised and easy to transport.
Technical Specifications
Name: DURATECH Spark Plug Socket Set
- Sizes: - 14 mm - 18 mm - 5/8" - 3/4" - 13/16"
- Drive: - 3/8" drive, compatible with 3/8" ratchet wrenches
- Length: - Overall length 62 mm for each socket
- Construction: - Heat-treated chrome vanadium steel, mirror polish finish
Usage Recommendations
When choosing the correct socket, match the socket hex to the spark plug hex rather than relying only on thread appearance, because some engines use different profiles. The 14 mm 12-point socket is noted as compatible with a range of BMW and some Mercedes engines, offering a tighter fit on particular models. For best results, use a torque wrench to refit plugs to the manufacturer’s torque figures to avoid over-tensioning and potential damage.
Positive Aspects
The combination of both SAE and metric sizes in one kit limits the need to swap tools between different vehicles. The thin-wall design helps access plugs recessed into cylinder heads where standard deep sockets may not fit. Consider that, according to the manufacturer, these sockets are intended for spark plug work specifically and thin wall construction may not be optimal for heavy-duty impact use. The marked case and visible size labelling speed up selection when you have several sizes on the bench.
