Socket 3/8" drive TOYA YT-38512, length 88 mm, single piece

TOYA YT-38512 is a single 3/8" drive socket with an overall length of 88 mm, designed for use with 3/8" drive ratchets and extensions. The socket is intended to engage hex fasteners and spark plug caps, providing access in situations where a mid-length socket is required. Manufactured to suit workshop, automotive and machinery maintenance tasks, this socket combines a slim profile with a magnetized insert to help retain spark plugs during removal and installation.

Advantages

The 88 mm length provides extended reach compared with standard shallow sockets while remaining compact enough for confined spaces. A thin-walled design allows easier access to recessed fasteners. The integrated magnetic feature helps secure spark plugs and other small metal parts, reducing the risk of drops. The socket is compatible with standard 3/8" drive tools, enabling straightforward interchangeability with existing ratchets and extensions.

Suitable for

• Automotive spark plug removal and installation
• General vehicle and engine maintenance
• Workshop repairs where a mid-length 3/8" socket is needed
• Machinery maintenance and assembly tasks with recessed hex fasteners

Key specifications

• Drive size: 3/8"
• Overall length: 88 mm
• Socket profile: thin-walled
• Engagement: 12-point (12 angle) for hex fasteners
• Designed use: compatible with spark plug caps; magnetic insert to retain plugs
• Material and finish: forged steel with durable surface treatment (standard for hand tool sockets)

How to use

Attach the socket to a compatible 3/8" drive ratchet or extension. Ensure the socket size matches the fastener head or spark plug cap before applying torque. For spark plug service, seat the plug into the magnetic recess of the socket, lower it into the cylinder head, and turn by hand to start threads before using the ratchet to tighten to the manufacturer’s torque specification. When loosening, back off carefully and hold the socket vertically to retain the plug with the magnet as you lift it out.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate torque settings when tightening spark plugs or fasteners to avoid damage. Inspect the socket for wear or rounding before use and do not use if the thin walls are excessively deformed. Keep the magnetic insert clean from metallic debris to maintain retention performance.