2007-02-03 14:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Every chance you get.
2007-02-03 14:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by djtzclark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anytime that the bolt head has been "rounded" at the corners by using 12 point sockets. also anytime that you can fit the socket on a bolt or nut is better to use a six pointer. The only time you should contemplate using a 12 point socket is when space is reduced, either to swing the ratchet or to fit the socket on the bolt.
2007-02-03 22:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 6 point is much stronger than an 12 point it grabs the surface area much better.. 6points are for something with a fair amount of torque on it.. 12 points are for general purpose.. example 6 points are used for head bolts and lug nuts fer instance..
6 point sockets typically cost more too.. and the higher rated ones will be black not chrome..
2007-02-03 22:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the time, 6 point cannot ever slip on a nut.
2007-02-03 22:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have very tight bolts that are slightly rounded out.
2007-02-03 22:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋