Pipe plug sockets?

[LifeIsGood]

I'm getting ready to change out my coolant and I know that I need a 5/16" male pipe plug (square) for the cylinder block drain plugs. I also realize that the cooling system bleed plug on the thermostat housing takes a 3/16" male pipe plug (square), but I'm not going to remove that one.

I wanted to know if these types of plugs, female and male, are prevalent on my viper (2001 RT/10). I know that the oil and transmission drain plugs aren't this type. The reason that I ask is I can purchase the 5/16" male pipe plug for around $10

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or I can purchase a set for $100...SK Tools Male/Female Pipe Plug Sockets — 3/8in. Drive, 11-Pc. Set, Model# 19781...

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[plumcrazy]

buy them as you need them. i cant think of too many of them on the car.

 

[pdmracing]

I have a set of craftsman & I used them prolly 5 times in 20 years. Buy them one at a time

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

I bought the set. As a set they are much cheaper than purchased individually and even if I only use one I like the insurance and convenience of having a complete set handy.

 

[Viperless]

I took a spare 3" extension and ground it down.

 

[Dan Cragin]

The Viper only uses one for the block plugs, I never use the thermostat housing bleed as it is usually frozen and will break off.

 

[jcaspar1]

I took a spare 3" extension and ground it down.

X2 for me.................