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Jan 13, 2025 5:07 PM

6-Piece Gearwrench Oil Canister Socket Set Service Kit

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Amazon has 6-Piece Gearwrench Oil Canister Socket Set Service Kit on sale for $21.95. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this item:
  • Low profile sockets for better access
  • Black oxide coating to resist corrosion
  • Includes blow mold case for storage and organization
  • 6-piece set includes 24mm, 27mm, 29mm, 32mm, 36mm, and 38 mm sizes
  • Full lifetime warranty

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 6-Piece Gearwrench Oil Canister Socket Set Service Kit on sale for $21.95. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Home Depot also has 6-Piece Gearwrench Oil Canister Socket Set Service Kit on sale for $21.95. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member GimmeYoTots for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Low profile sockets for better access
  • Black oxide coating to resist corrosion
  • Includes blow mold case for storage and organization
  • 6-piece set includes 24mm, 27mm, 29mm, 32mm, 36mm, and 38 mm sizes
  • Full lifetime warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this Store:
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    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Jan 13, 2025 7:44 PM
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Dang... just paid $12 for just the 36 a few days ago lol.
Jan 13, 2025 7:48 PM
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HDKINGJan 13, 2025 7:48 PM
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These are a couple bucks cheaper. What's the difference? https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Visi...0C692VM39/ seems good reviews
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Quote from HDKING View quoted comment :
These are a couple bucks cheaper. What's the difference? https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Visi...0C692VM39/ seems good reviews
Lifetime warranty
Jan 13, 2025 7:52 PM
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Quote from HDKING View quoted comment :
These are a couple bucks cheaper. What's the difference? https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Visi...0C692VM39/ seems good reviews
Gearwrench warranty. Very easy to get replacements
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Quote from GimmeYoTots View quoted comment :
I've already replaced two hubs on a MK5 GTI, so I'm familiar. Just because these are sold as "oil filter wrenches," what makes you think they can't withstand 200 ft lbs of torque? What do you base that upon? I did state in the OP that these are not impact rated, however, on the end of a longer 3/8" breaker bar, you should be able to use these to remove a hub nut.
Considering things corrode, and not all shops take the time to properly torque, I'd say on many occasions in rust/salt belt, you're looking well beyond 200ft-lbs.

I also sat and watched a rookie mechanic at my local shop get his ass chewed out for using a filter socket (that broke) as he was trying to remove an axle.

It all boils down to "can you?" vs "should you?"
Last edited by LJCRST January 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM.
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DanzillaJan 13, 2025 7:53 PM
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calls them oil canisters?? Not just regular oil filters... or same thing by a different name.
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raybelindaJan 13, 2025 8:00 PM
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Same price at Home Depot. 90 day return.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARW...31#overlay
This is more in line with what I would like, though I don't know what the quality is! 30 day return.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stark...-n/a-_-n/a
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These are a couple bucks cheaper. What's the difference? https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Visi...0C692VM39/ seems good reviews
Hey, that's a decent price, but it's only a 5 pc set and the socket it's missing is the biggest and most expensive —- the 38mm. In addition, Gearwrench offers a fairly hassle free lifetime warranty, and I doubt you could say the same for that generic set.
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CashmoneymillionsJan 13, 2025 8:52 PM
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They seem pretty cool but I have a hard time understanding why they exist when you can get a nice pair of oil filter pliers. I've been changing oil for 20 plus years and the whole game changed once I started using those pliers.
***i guess these would be a little better for plastic housings***
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Quote from LJCRST View quoted comment :
Considering things corrode, and not all shops take the time to properly torque, I'd say on many occasions in rust/salt belt, you're looking well beyond 200ft-lbs.

I also sat and watched a rookie mechanic at my local shop get his ass chewed out for using a filter socket (that broke) as he was trying to remove an axle.

It all boils down to "can you?" vs "should you?"
I'm not disagreeing with you. I was originally just answering the question if these massive size sockets could possibly be used anywhere else. To be honest, I didn't realize (at first) that these were all 3/8" size. That info isn't even on Gearwrench's website. I did find it on a third party website, so I'm in agreement this would not be the optimal socket for a hub job. That said, I have little doubt these 6 pointers can handle well over 200 ft lbs (including the possible 300 ft lbs + you'll need for nut busting).

I was just looking at an 18" Capri breaker bar in 3/8" size (which is a lot of leverage for a 3/8"), but the breaker bar was only rated for around 180 ft lbs. So, while an 18 inch 3/8" breaker bar should give you more than enough leverage, most 3/8" breaker bars probably aren't rated over 200 ft lbs. As such, while these sockets are big enough and (should be) strong enough for hub work, the 3/8" input size is the biggest limiting factor.
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MrBlobJan 13, 2025 10:08 PM
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Quote from Cashmoneymillions View quoted comment :
They seem pretty cool but I have a hard time understanding why they exist when you can get a nice pair of oil filter pliers. I've been changing oil for 20 plus years and the whole game changed once I started using those pliers.
***i guess these would be a little better for plastic housings***
I am using 36mm (from a slightly different set https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D9JNK1RL/ ) to torque down oil filter housing cap on an Audi - it is a plastic housing with a plastic cap and you have to torque it to 25-30Nm, otherwise it will either crack or leak. I've been using a tall 1/2" axle nut socket with a 3/8" adapter like the guy in this photo







A low-profile 3/8" socket lets you apply the torque with less side twisting, or so I think.

Other than the filters, I'm not sure where else I would use them. The only large hardware on a passenger car besides an axle nut is an adjuster bolt on some of the steering racks.
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two-if-by-seaJan 13, 2025 11:37 PM
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Quote from Budarow View quoted comment :
I'm not sure, but I think the plastic oil filter housing cap on my son's 2010 corolla 1.8L has a 12 point area of pretty small diameter which the 24mm socket might fit? Every time my son goes to valvaline they way over tighten the filter and I literally cannot remove it and am forced to get the oil changed at a shop.
2010 Corolla has a 14 point. You want one of these:
Assenmacher-Specialty-Tools [amazon.com]
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This is the normal price for this set at Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARW.../205593431
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As an auto diy'er, I don't recommend this set. 6-sizes is not enough (maybe for a single marque like ford or chevy), but I think you are better off just buying the 1-size with the proper size and points filter you specifically need for your vehicle and keep it in your glove or spare tire.
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Quote from MrBlob View quoted comment :
I am using 36mm (from a slightly different set https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D9JNK1RL/ ) to torque down oil filter housing cap on an Audi - it is a plastic housing with a plastic cap and you have to torque it to 25-30Nm, otherwise it will either crack or leak. I've been using a tall 1/2" axle nut socket with a 3/8" adapter like the guy in this photo







A low-profile 3/8" socket lets you apply the torque with less side twisting, or so I think.

Other than the filters, I'm not sure where else I would use them. The only large hardware on a passenger car besides an axle nut is an adjuster bolt on some of the steering racks.
My audi Q5 uses 32mm, are all the same?

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