Hopkins FloTool Universal Oil Drain Plug Wrench

Hopkins FloTool Universal Oil Drain Plug Wrench

Between our vehicles, my Gator side-by-side UTV, dirtbikes, ATVs, zero turn lawnmowers, and other outdoor power equipment, I have half a dozen different-sized oil drain plugs. I can use this single tool to change oil on all of them.

I have used this wrench for dozens of oil changes on our vehicles over the past 12 years. The chrome vanadium finish wipes clean and still looks almost brand new. The body of the tool is constructed of high impact carbon steel; this isn’t some tool you will find in the $5 bin at your local auto parts store. The sockets are well-machined and fit tightly on the oil drain plug, preventing you from stripping the head.

Having eight different sizes on the same wrench prevents you from having to slide back out from underneath the car to find the right socket for the oil drain plug.

The ergonomic handle lets you get a tight yet comfortable grip. Even under vehicles with very little ground clearance, I have never had to go back to a longer ratchet since I started using this tool. I purchased the prior version of this tool; the manufacturer has since improved it by adding a red textured rubber grip to the handle.

This is a tool that belongs in every man’s tool chest even though you already have each of the individual sockets because of the time it saves you. Think of it as one less socket to lose when you’re in a hurry.

I have given these out as gifts to graduating seniors who I know at least do their own maintenance on their vehicles. It would also be a great stocking stuffer for a son or grandson will soon be (or who should already be) doing his own oil changes.