Socket Bit 3/8" 13 mm, NEO tools 08-173, 6-point drive

NEO tools Socket Bit 3/8" 13 mm is a 6-point socket designed to fit hex fasteners and provide reliable torque transfer during tightening and loosening. Made for use with 3/8" drive ratchets and extensions, this socket bit offers a compact form factor suitable for confined spaces and routine workshop tasks. The 6-point geometry helps reduce rounding on bolt heads and nuts, making it appropriate for automotive repair, mechanical maintenance and general assembly work.

Advantages

The 6-point configuration ensures secure contact with hex fasteners, minimizing slippage and wear. Compatibility with standard 3/8" drive tools gives broad interoperability with common ratchets and extension bars. Its 13 mm size covers a widely used range of metric fasteners found in vehicles and machinery. The socket’s construction balances strength and precision for repeated use in professional and home workshop environments.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and maintenance
• Mechanical and industrial assembly
• Home workshop and DIY projects
• Servicing bicycles, motorcycles and light machinery

Key specifications

• Drive size: 3/8" compatible
• Socket size: 13 mm
• Point configuration: 6-point (hex)
• Intended use: fastening and loosening hex bolts and nuts
• Compatibility: fits standard 3/8" ratchets and extensions

How to use

Attach the socket to a 3/8" drive ratchet or extension until it locks in place. Position the socket squarely over the hex fastener to ensure full contact on the flats. Apply controlled torque with the ratchet, reversing direction as needed to tighten or loosen the fastener. For best results, inspect the fastener head for damage before use and maintain steady, even force to avoid cam-out. Remove the socket by pressing the ratchet’s release mechanism or pulling the extension free.

Usage recommendations

Use the 6-point socket on clean, undamaged fastener heads for optimal engagement. Avoid using cheater bars or excessive impact force with non-impact-rated sockets. For frequent or high-torque applications consider using sockets specifically rated for impact use and perform regular visual inspection for wear or deformation.