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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Does anyone make a socket that fits the square head on the differential fill plug?
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Eight-point (not 6 or 12) 5/8" by Armstrong. Perhaps other manufacturers as well. The key is eight-point.




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I found a good one on Amazon for a reasonable price. Worked perfectly.
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Sears craftsman has then too.
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Originally Posted by Vet76te
Does anyone make a socket that fits the square head on the differential fill plug?
The square head requires an ultra-low technology socket. If you want to buy a genuine low technology socket for your square head plug, you'll have to go to a plumbing store. In the plumbing/pipe fitting world, sockets for square heads are commonplace.
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Originally Posted by John A F
Sears craftsman has then too.
I have a set of these as well. Surprisingly useful.

You can also use a crowfoot wrench. Again, a set of these are surprisingly useful.
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