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Best Spark plug sockets for tight spaces

Best Spark plug sockets for tight spaces

You can’t always use regular spark plug sockets when space is limited. Here’s a post on the best spark plug sockets for tight spaces

Buy the right spark plug socket before you start a spark plug replacement job

The days of using a universal spark plug socket are over. Those sockets may work on your lawn mower or snow blower, but if you want to work on your late model car or truck, you’ll need the right socket or the spark plug replacement job will turn into a nightmare pretty darn fast.

CTA Manufacturing 1180 Spark Plug Socket – Magnetic – 14mm x 12pt

Fits: BMW, MINI, Mercedes, Porsche, Ford, Nissan,

1180 spark plug socket

Infiniti, Toyota, Scion, Subaru, & more. Compare to BMW Factory Tool #121220
Thin-wall design with MAGNET for tight clearance and easy extraction

CTA Manufacturing 1730 – Spark Plug Socket – Magnetic — 5/8″ 12 Pt

Thin Wall – 20.2mm OD
Length: 6″
Applications:
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2009CTA 1730 spark plug socket
Dodge Dakota 2000-2007
Dodge Durango 2000-2009
Dodge Ram 2002-2012
Jeep Commander 2006-2009
Chrysler Aspen 2007-2009
Mitsubishi Raider 2006-2007

CTA Manufacturing 2369  Spark Plug Socket – 9/16″ x 6 Point

Service Ford Triton V8 and V10 Engines   ctA 2369 spark plug socket
Length: 2-1/2″

CTA Manufacturing 2375 – Spark Plug Socket – 5/8″ x 6 Point

Fits 5/8″ Spark plug
Rubber insert is removable
Depth of hole is 2.25″ (Solid until 3/8 drive end)cta 2375 spark plug socket
Length: 5″
Hex drive: 3/4″
OD: 0.84″ (21.50mm)

CTA Manufacturing 2376 – Spark Plug Socket – 14mm x 12 Point

BMW, Ford, Mercedes, MINI, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, Porsche & more
See chart below for application details
Thin-wall design for tight clearance
Length: 2.5”
OD: 0.705″
Compare to BMW Factory Tool #121220
NOTE: The factory spark plugs for the MINI N18 (2011+) engine are 14mm, but the electrode of some aftermarket spark plugs are larger, which blocks the socket from mating at the designated connection point

CTA 2376 spark plug application chart

CTA 2376 spark plug application chart

CTA Manufacturing 2380 – Spark Plug Socket – 5/8″ x 6 Point

Service 5/8″ recessed automotive spark plugs, plus marine, small engine, and specialty motors. Includes recessed magnet to hold plug
Length: 10″ long for deep-reach applicationscta 2380 spark plug socket
O.D. = 21.55mm
Honda (1980 & up)
Toyota (excluding Pruis and Corolla)
Mitsubishi
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM
BMW
Mercedes Benz
Porsche
Volkswagen/Audi

CTA Manufacturing 2385 – Spark Plug Socket – 9/16″ x 6 Point with swivel and extension

The CTA 2385 is one of the best spark plug sockets for tight spaces because it has a built in swivel that doesn’t take up extra length

Service Ford Triton V8 and V10 Engines cta 2385 spark plug socket
Length: x 6″ long
Features swivel extension & special plastic insert to hold spark plug

CTA Manufacturing 2390 – Magnetic Spark Plug Socket – 9/16″ x 6 Point

cta 2390 spark plug socket
Service Ford Triton V8 and V10 Engines
Length: 10″

CTA Manufacturing 2394 – Magnetic Spark Plug Socket – 14mm x 6 Pt x 10″ w/ Magnet

Length: 10″ Extra-long design socket for deep-reach access to spark plugs
14mm x 6 point designCTA 2394 spark plug socket
Toyota Corolla 1.8L 2009-2015
Toyota Matrix 1.8L 2009-2013
Toyota Prius 1.8L 2010-2015
Suzuki Equator 2.5L 2009-2012
Scion xD 1.8L 2008-2014
Scion iQ 1.8L 2012-2013
Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009-2010
Nissan Frontier 2.5L 2005-2009, 2010-2016
Nissan Sentra 1.8L, 2.0L 2007-2014
Lexus CT200h 1.8L 2011-2015
Land Rover LR4 5.0L 2010-2011
Land Rover Range Rover 5.0L 2010-2011
Jaguar XF 5.0L 2010-2011
Jaguar XJ 5.0L 2011
Jaguar XK 5.0L 2010-2011

CTA Manufacturing 2395 – BMW Spark Plug Socket – 14″ x 5/8″ – 6 Point

Length: 16″ Extra long spark plug for hard-to-reach plugsCTA 2395 spark plug socket
Knurled end
OD: 20.75mm
Applications:

BMW N52, N53, M54 In-line 6 engines (Not the N54 turbocharged engine) – 2006-2015
BMW 318i 1992-1998
BMW 318is 1992-1997
BMW 318ti 1995-1999
BMW 323i 1998-2000
BMW 323is 1998-1999
BMW 323Ci 2000
BMW 325Ci 2001-2006
BMW 325i 1992-1995, 2001-2006
BMW 325is 1992-1995
BMW 325xi 2001-2005
BMW 328i 1996-2000, 2007-2013
BMW 328Ci 2000
BMW 328i xDrive 2009-2013
BMW 328is 1996-1999
BMW 328xi 2007-2008
BMW 330Ci 2001-2006
BMW 330i 2001-2006
BMW 330xi 2001-2006
BMW 525i 1991-1995, 2001-2007
BMW 525xi 2006-2007
BMW 528e 1982-1988
BMW 528i 1997-2000, 2008-2010
BMW 528i xDrive 2009-2010
BMW 528xi 2008
BMW 530i 1994-1995, 2001-2007
BMW 530xi 2006-2007
BMW 540i 1994-1995, 1997-2003
BMW 545i 2004-2005
BMW 550i 2006-2010
BMW 645Ci 2004-2005
BMW 650i 2006-2010
BMW 740i 1993-2001
BMW 740iL 1993-2001
BMW 745Li 2002-2005
BMW 745i 2002-2005
BMW 750i 2006-2008
BMW 750Li 2006-2008
BMW 750iL 1988-2001
BMW 760i 2004-2006
BMW 760Li 2003-2008
BMW 840Ci 1994-1997
BMW 850CSi 1994-1995
BMW 850Ci 1993-1997
BMW 850i 1991-1992
BMW M3 1995-2013
BMW M5 1991-1993, 2000-2003, 2006-2010
BMW M6 2006-2010
BMW X3 2004-2012
BMW X5 2000-2010
BMW Z3 1996-2002
BMW Z4 2003-2011
BMW Z8 2000-2003
Mini Cooper 2002-2008

CTA Manufacturing 4329 – Spark Plug Socket w/ Swivel – 16mm x 12pt

Length: 3.6”CTA 4329 spark plug socket
OD: 0.75″ (21mm)
Rubber insert holds plug
Designed to Service BMW, Ford, Mercedes, MINI, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Toyota, Scion, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda (Motorcycles), Suzuki, Ducati & more

See chart below for application details
Make Chassis/Engine Code Model Sub-Model Engine Year
BMW E87 1 Series 135i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E90/E92 3 Series 335i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E90/E92 3 Series 335xi 3.5L 2007+
BMW E60 5 Series 535i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E60 5 Series 535xi 3.5L 2007+
BMW E71/E72 X6 35i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E71/E72 X6 35i xDrive 3.5L 2007+
Mini R56/R57 Copper Copper S 1.6L 2007+
Ford 4.6L 2010+
Ford 5.4L 2010+
Nissan 1.8L
Mercedes-Benz M112
Mercedes-Benz M113
Mercedes-Benz M137
Mercedes-Benz M155
Mercedes-Benz M166
Mercedes-Benz M271
Mercedes-Benz M272
Mercedes-Benz M273
Mercedes-Benz M275
Mercedes-Benz M902
Mercedes-Benz M906

CTA Manufacturing 7654 – Spark Plug Extension Socket w/ Swivel – 14mm x 12pt

Length: 8.7” (22cm) CTA 7654 spark plug socket
OD: 0.75″ (19mm)
15° – 20° Max swivel range
Rubber insert holds plug
Features a swivel square-drive to access hard to reach spark plugs
Designed to Service BMW, Ford, Mercedes, MINI, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Toyota, Scion, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche & more
See chart below for application details
Make Model Engine Year
BMW 135i 3.0L 2008-2013
BMW 135is 3.0L 2013
BMW 335i 3.0L 2007-2014
BMW 335i xDrive 3.0L 2009-2014
BMW 335is 3.0L 2011-2013
BMW 335xi 3.0L 2007-2008
BMW 335i GT 3.0L 2014
BMW 535i 3.0L 2008-2014
BMW 535xi 3.0L 2008
BMW 535i xDrive 3.0L 2009-2014
BMW 535i GT 3.0L 2011-2014
BMW 535i GT xDrive 3.0L 2011-2014
BMW 740i 3.0L 2011-2016
BMW 740li 3.0L 2011-2015
BMW X6 35i 3.0L 2008-2010
BMW Z4 35i 3.0L 2009-2015
BMW 1M 3.0L 2011
BMW 228i 2.0L 2012-2014
BMW 320i 2.0L 2013-2014
BMW 320ix 2.0L 2013-2016
BMW 328i 2.0L 2012-2014
BMW 328i GT xDrive 2.0L 2012-2014
BMW 340i 3.0L 2016
BMW 428i 2.0L 2014
BMW 428i xDrive 2.0L 2014
BMW 435i 3.0L 2014
BMW 435i xDrive 3.0L 2014
BMW 528i 2.0L 2012-2014
BMW 528i xDrive 2.0L 2012-2014
BMW 550i 4.4L 2011-2014
BMW 550i xDrive 4.4L 2011-2014
BMW 550i GT 4.4L 2010-2014
BMW 550i GT xDrive 4.4L 2011-2014
BMW 640i 3.0L 2012-2014
BMW 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 2013-2014
BMW 640i xDrive 3.0L 2014
BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 2014
BMW 650i 4.4L 2012-2014
BMW 650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 2013-2014
BMW 650i xDrive 4.4L 2012-2014
BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 2013-2014
BMW 740i 3.0L 2011-2014
BMW 740Li 3.0L 2011-2014
BMW 740Li xDrive 3.0L 2013-2014
BMW 750i 4.4L 2009-2014
BMW 750Li 4.4L 2009-2014
BMW 750Li xDrive 4.4L 2010-2014
BMW 760Li 6.0L V12 2010-2014
BMW 3 ActiveHybrid 3.0L 2013-2014
BMW 5 ActiveHybrid 3.0L 2012-2014
BMW 7 ActiveHybrid 3.0L 2013-2014
BMW M235i 3.0L 2014
BMW M3 3.0L 2015
BMW M4 3.0L 2015
BMW M5 4.4L 2013-2014
BMW M6 4.4L 2012-2014
BMW M6 Gran Coupe 4.4L 2014
BMW X1 2.0L, 3.0L 2011-2014
BMW X3 2.0L, 3.0L 2013-2016
BMW X4 2.0L, 3.0L 2015-2016
BMW X5M 4.4L 2010-2016
BMW X5 3.0L, 4.4L 2011-2014, 2016
BMW X5 eDrive 2.0L 2016
BMW X6 3.0L, 4.4L 2008-2014
BMW Z4 3.0L 2009-2014
BMW Alpina B7 4.4L 2011-2014
BMW Alpina B7 xDrive 4.4L 2011-2014
BMW Alpina B7L 4.4L 2011-2014
BMW Alpina B7L xDrive 4.4L 2011-2014
Ford All 4.6L V8 2010 & Up
Ford All 5.4L V8 2010 & Up
Mercedes C350 3.5L 2012-2015
Mercedes C63 AMG 6.2L, 4.0L 2008-2015
Mercedes CL63 AMG 6.2L 2008-2010
Mercedes CLK63 AMG 6.2L 2007-2008
Mercedes CLS63 AMG 6.2L 2007-2011
Mercedes E350 3.5L 2012-2015
Mercedes E63 AMG 6.2L 2007-2011
Mercedes GLK350 3.5L 2013-2015
Mercedes ML350 3.5L 2012-2015
Mercedes ML63 AMG 6.2L 2007-2011
Mercedes R63 AMG 6.2L 2007
Mercedes S63 AMG 6.2L 2008-2010
Mercedes SL63 AMG 6.2L 2009
Mercedes SL63 AMG 6.2L 2011-2012
Mercedes SLK350 3.5L 2012-2016
Mercedes SLK55 AMG 5.5L 2012-2016
MINI Cooper 1.5L, 1.6L, 2.0L 2007-2015
Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L 2015
Scion FR-S 2.0L 2013
Subaru Forester 2.0L 2011 & Up
Subaru Imprezza 2.5L 2012 & Up
Subaru Legacy 2.5L 2013 & Up
Subaru Outback 2.5L, 3.6L 2013 & Up
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L 2013 & Up
Toyota Prius 1.8L 2012-2014
Porsche Most models 2.0L, 3.0L, 3.6L, 3.8L, 4.8L 2000+

CTA Manufacturing 7656 – Spark Plug Extension Socket w/ Swivel – 16mm x 12pt

Here’s another CTA tool that ranks as one of the best spark plug sockets for tight spaces

Length: 8.7” (22cm)CTA 7656 spark plug socket
OD: 0.75″ (21mm)
15° – 20° Max swivel range
Rubber insert holds plug
Features a swivel square-drive to access hard to reach spark plugs
Designed to Service BMW, Ford, Mercedes, MINI, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Toyota, Scion, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda (Motorcycles), Suzuki, Ducati & more
See chart below for application details
Application chart:
Make Chassis/Engine Code Model Sub-Model Engine Year
BMW E87 1 Series 135i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E90/E92 3 Series 335i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E90/E92 3 Series 335xi 3.5L 2007+
BMW E60 5 Series 535i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E60 5 Series 535xi 3.5L 2007+
BMW E71/E72 X6 35i 3.5L 2007+
BMW E71/E72 X6 35i xDrive 3.5L 2007+
Mini R56/R57 Copper Copper S 1.6L 2007+
Ford 4.6L 2010+
Ford 5.4L 2010+
Nissan 1.8L
Mercedes-Benz M112
Mercedes-Benz M113
Mercedes-Benz M137
Mercedes-Benz M155
Mercedes-Benz M166
Mercedes-Benz M271
Mercedes-Benz M272
Mercedes-Benz M273
Mercedes-Benz M275
Mercedes-Benz M902
Mercedes-Benz M906

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