24 mm six point wrench needed…
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https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24-Combination-Wrench-18295/dp/B00Q01ONK6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=T09TLW75DHC5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WNlMysq2s_XYnTsgkLEagKyUmWkf8-9pccNR9teYtHwbjTWYKLIiqlZb9iVL57iT3-FtFBAhK8iE78j0Q8JgEBp_TO7upekAhJ9O3IFKLYe0LjIAE3cUoqsrarEwsTZ7Wga_9mprNaljAAugmKZME_uInk_pZXuHxYr79HFdv1ir0L-vZHkGhobGe6YQrHLGLDRvAGgj5WMGClRr5Q2-om8NEaztgkCNCPwibUsS0tnCVDjwyMxZ0_fNeFreb56ec63e5aNfP-LLUzo8-sSTV8ZXRprlqcFhGNlcNPmcIHs.IkgUAFh-_D_LriMqc2uQVPdqT47b0ZBBytHZ9bej5Wk&dib_tag=se&keywords=24mm+wrench&qid=1763518169&sprefix=24mm+wrench,aps,334&sr=8-7
USA made Wright
https://www.amazon.com/Wright-Tool-...sprefix=24mm+wright+wrench,aps,77&sr=8-1&th=1
USA made Wright
https://www.amazon.com/Wright-Tool-...sprefix=24mm+wright+wrench,aps,77&sr=8-1&th=1
Is anything preventing you from using a 24mm socket? I always find this setup easier than a wrench, just in case some assbag used an impact to install the plug last time.
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Steelman Pro has a 6 point 24mm combination wrench.
Might want to look at 15/16 wrenches too. A 6 point 24 is hard to find.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1722225159
https://www.ebay.com/p/1722225159
A 12 point quality wrench like i posted above , will work fine, its even better in a tight space.
Any chance there is room for a low profile (stubby) impact socket with breaker bar?
I also agree with spasm3 - today's high quality 12 points have the contact point on the flat, not the corner.
I also agree with spasm3 - today's high quality 12 points have the contact point on the flat, not the corner.
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When you get up to such a large fastener, I don't think you need 6 point. A 12 point off corner engagement is going to grip fine.
These are excellent for oil drain plugs. I have one that's a 13x15mm.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle,-10°-Offset,-mm/22-24-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-10º-Offset-Box-Wrench/XBM2224A
These are excellent for oil drain plugs. I have one that's a 13x15mm.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle,-10°-Offset,-mm/22-24-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-10º-Offset-Box-Wrench/XBM2224A
Just go to Autozone and buy a wrench or socket.
Oil extractor 
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.I was trying to grasp what's so unique about this situation. From the one video I watched, turns out nothing at all.
At ~2:45 he removes the plug. He winds up slipping a jack handle (foreground) over the breaker bar already seen in place. The entire suspension compresses repeatedly as he pulls down on what would be a comically long cheater in any other application FOR AN OIL DRAIN PLUG.
Apparently Smart uses new technology oil (API ZZ) with molecules .001 the size of standard oil, meaning they can escape past the drain plug unless it's torqued to 573.3 ft lbs plus 200 degrees (be sure to buy a digi 3/4" TW) <---- that's called humor, albeit poor
At ~5:45 he reinstalls with a basic 1/2" ratchet only and says the spec is 25 ft lbs.
OP, many pawn shops have tubs of loose sockets and wrenches. You might go digging for a couple options is 15/16 (.9375") and 24mm (.945"). Either should work fine as Chris said.
At ~2:45 he removes the plug. He winds up slipping a jack handle (foreground) over the breaker bar already seen in place. The entire suspension compresses repeatedly as he pulls down on what would be a comically long cheater in any other application FOR AN OIL DRAIN PLUG.
Apparently Smart uses new technology oil (API ZZ) with molecules .001 the size of standard oil, meaning they can escape past the drain plug unless it's torqued to 573.3 ft lbs plus 200 degrees (be sure to buy a digi 3/4" TW) <---- that's called humor, albeit poor
At ~5:45 he reinstalls with a basic 1/2" ratchet only and says the spec is 25 ft lbs.
OP, many pawn shops have tubs of loose sockets and wrenches. You might go digging for a couple options is 15/16 (.9375") and 24mm (.945"). Either should work fine as Chris said.
Solid recommendations above ^^.
OP, in 24mm you do not need a 6pt box end. A 12pt has plenty of grip at that size to rip the head off a grade 8 or class 10.9 bolt.
Wright wrenches are the pride of my box, but their box ends aren't as special as their wrightgrip open ends. I'd not say they're notably better than many other box ends.
If you are prioritizing the box end, I'd point you towards a Williams with a bit of offset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DNRQ6Y/ref=dp_iou_view_item?ie=UTF8&th=1
The box ends of the Williams are just a bit nicer than the box ends of the Wrights. (although as an overall combo wrench, I still rate Wright #1 running away). The Williams box ends have very little chamfer, to they fit better and stay seated nicely. They are superbly confidence inspiring. They are Taiwanese, but the Taiwanese are masters of hand tool mfg.
Now if you don't mind paying a premium for the best fitting, most secure gripping box wrench on earth, then you can always indulge in one of these works of art:
https://neprostools.com/products/A000229
Yes, it's $90 for a single wrench. Yes, it's also the best wrench on earth for any plug removal task and a work of art to boot.
Ordered the full 16 piece set from Steelman Tools. $89.99
The 24mm wrench alone was $17.99…
https://steelmantools.com/products/...ench-set-16-piece?_pos=9&_sid=5105b7ad3&_ss=r
The 24mm wrench alone was $17.99…
https://steelmantools.com/products/...ench-set-16-piece?_pos=9&_sid=5105b7ad3&_ss=r
I've warrantied a few Steelman tools. It wasn't too bad, and at the time (several years ago was most recent) I was speaking to a real person in Las Vegas.
I love the humor, personally.
But anyone using a socket on this should be chastised. A socket it applying the torque at a height above the actual hex. This induces bending and will cause the socket to come off the hex and bugger it quite badly.
Max torque efforts should be only on box end wrenches wherever possible. And when you can make a box end fit (wrench extenders are awesome), you should be using a very shallow socket. The Astro Nano sockets are superb for that.
Too bad he used those channel locks upside down, would have been a good video.
I was wondering what the bug screen was for on the oil drain plug, then I saw some sort of return line coming into that area, Strange design. I wonder what it is supposed to stop? Chunks of steel I guess.
I was wondering what the bug screen was for on the oil drain plug, then I saw some sort of return line coming into that area, Strange design. I wonder what it is supposed to stop? Chunks of steel I guess.
