I was at Ford Dealership a while back and one of the techs showed me a snapon socket that was designed for 6.0 fuel filters. It was reversible, one side 36mm, the other was 24mm and it was standard 3/8" square drive. Nice tool! I was wondering if anyone knows of a less expensive version of this socket. It seems like such a cool tool that someone must have made a cheaper version by now. Anyone have any leads? I think snapon get like 38 bucks or so.

 

I paid $6 for a 1/2" drive 36mm deep socket at Sears. I know the combo is nice but not worth $38 IMHO, especially since I don't use it anymore cause I'm BULLETPROOFED!!!!!!

 

Liesie tool corp has one, think it's about 25 bucks. I'd buy the Snap On thou........but that's just me. If your handy go to Lowes and buy the 2 sockets and weld them together....about 15 bucks and 15 minutes time

 

I didn't know Snap-on had anything on the truck in that price range except a pocket screwdriver or Torx bits. Sound a little low to me.

 

That's what I payed for mine (just ck'd my recipt) if your not doing for a living why spend that kind of money Lowes will be good enough and Kobalt brand is great stuff

 

Lisle makes a 36mm socket for the fuel cap. IIRC, price is around $10-$12.

Mac has a speciality tool made out of aluminum. OFS145 is what is stamped on it. Worked fine but.......

I actually bit the bullet & have a Snap On flip socket.

 

If I ever get to where I can't carry 2 sockets to the truck, I have bigger problems than a filter change. Anybody that has worked on a vw bug has a 36mm and the fuel filter is 15/16".

 

I ordered these a couple years back. They are small, lightweight and easily store in the glove box so I always have them with me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170602592087?item=170602592087&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

 

I have one and never use it, it's kind of annoying to use I must admit.






Josh

 

Lol. I agree that there is funny

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I agree 100%. I change oil and fuel at home, not on the side of the road.

 

All I did was get the Lisle one and then take a 2nd one
that is 1/2" drive so I could use the short 3/8" extension
to hold them together. Makes it easy tool find in the tool
box. They are the only 2 black sockets stacked with chrome
sticking out the top.


Sean

 

Being a Deere tech I had a plethora of sockets, therefore, having 24mm and 36mm on hand was never a problem.

Saw the socket on the Snap-On truck and snagged it thinking "That's Neat".... yeah not so much.

Conversation piece at this point.

Josh

 

Paper weight???


Sean

P.S. On a side note 119 to go till 10K. Oh God I need a life!

 

LOL... That's creepy. I do use it as a paper weight at times.

Josh