Lisle 12100 Oxygen Sensor Socket

I've learned that changing the oxygen sensors, like many DIY activities, is more challenging than it seems. But with the right tools, it can be rather painless. On my car, a Toyota Camry, I used an open-ended wrench on the downstream sensor, but this socket was necessary to access the upstream sensor under the hood.This socket is very heavy-duty, fits snugly over the oxygen sensor, and offers the option of using a 3/8" socket wrench or an open-ended/box wrench, depending on what you find more comfortable. It is perfect for the job.Based on my experience, I strongly recommend that you get part numbers off your oxygen sensors in order to ensure you get the correct replacements. You'll need to remove the sensors to read the part numbers. I ordered my sensors ahead of time, following Amazon and other web sites' recommendations. After pulling my old sensors, I found that I had to re-order both.Back to the socket, though, it's heavy duty, fits perfectly, and just right for removing/installing oxygen sensors.

This is a solid socket. It's a litter taller than the Tekton which is also a solid socket. I used this with RT Angle Milwaukee impact ratchet and it worked wonders. The socket held up no problem and the impact ratchet was the only way I could get enough twisting force into a tight space. Without it, I couldn't keep the socket square with the sensor when attempting by hand.

I love this tool it nice and great

Very heavy duty. Not the tightest fit, but it works. You won't strip anything, but it's not glove tight either. Both the 7/8" (22mm) end, and the 3/8 socket end are a little loosey goosey, but not enough to be a problem. Used it on an O2 sensor that had been in place for 227,000 miles, without issue. Good value for the home mechanic. The gap for the wires on mine was generous - easily fit the four wires and sheath I needed to get around. For reference, this was a 1998 Dodge/Plymouth Neon. This was a more economical solution than buying a set of crowfoot wrenches.

Purchased this product to install my oxygen sensor on my Hyundai Elantra. I was debating if I needed it or not but decided to purchase it. It came earlier than expected which was very good. I was glad I purchased this socket, made it very simple to install the sensor which took less than 10 mins to remove and replace. Great Product!

I purchased this to change the oxygen sensor on my 6-cylinder 2001 Jeep Wrangler. It fit on the oxygen sensors, but that is about the best thing I can say about this tool. Oxygen sensors tend to get grimed up and stuck. The slit in the side of this socket gives the socket too much flex and play, and seems to pop off when trying to exert the pressure required to loosen the sensors. It's far easier to cut the pigtails off thee old sensors (you're throwing them out anyway) and use a normal, deep socket.It does do a nice job for installing the new sensors, however. You clearly want to keep the pigtails intact, and the pressure to put the new ones in is not nearly that of trying to remove the grimy, stuck old ones.

Worked great to remove my oxygen sensor. Did what it was supposed to do, needed a breaker bar and some penetrating oil...but the socket is very sturdy and reliable.

The front upstream 02 sensor heater circuit on my 04 Honda Civic 1.7 died, and I had a smog check coming up. Over the years, I've learned that removing these 02 sensors requires a "MAP gas" hand torch (yellow torch bottle, brand is Bernzomatic). These are popular in the auto repair field. The blue or green bottles used for camping contain a different type of gas, and they're not hot enough for this type of job. I used the Lisle socket tool to install the new sensor. The entire job only took about 25min.