CTA 8512 8mm Triple Square Socket, 3/8" Drive, 12-Point, Chrome Vanadium Steel
- The CTA 8512 8mm Triple Square Socket is designed for precision engagement with 12-point fasteners commonly found in European vehicles. Its 3/8" drive and durable construction make it an essential tool for automotive professionals and enthusiasts working on specific engine and transmission components.
- Features:
- Constructed from high-quality chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability
- 3/8" drive compatible with standard ratchets and torque wrenches
- 8mm triple square, 12-point design ensures precise fit and reduces the risk of fastener damage
- Ideal for servicing European vehicles requiring triple square fasteners
- Specifications:
- Manufacturer: CTA
- Part Number: 8512
- Product Type: Triple Square Socket
- Drive Size: 3/8"
- Socket Size: 8mm
- Point Count: 12
- Material: Chrome vanadium steel
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Applications:
| Make |
Model |
Year |
| Audi |
100 |
1989–1994 |
| Audi |
100 Quattro |
1989–1994 |
| Audi |
100 Series |
1969–1977 |
| Audi |
200 |
1989–1991 |
| Audi |
200 Quattro |
1989–1991 |
| Audi |
4000 |
1980–1987 |
| Audi |
4000 Quattro |
1984–1987 |
| Audi |
5000 |
1978–1988 |
| Audi |
5000 Quattro |
1986–1988 |
| Audi |
80 |
1988–1992 |
| Audi |
80 Quattro |
1988–1999 |
| Audi |
90 |
1988–1995 |
| Audi |
90 Quattro |
1988–1995 |
| Audi |
A3 |
2006–2013, 2015 |
| Audi |
A3 Quattro |
2006–2013, 2015 |
| Audi |
A4 |
1996–2015 |
| Audi |
A4 Quattro |
1996–2015 |
| Audi |
A5 |
2010–2015 |
| Audi |
A5 Quattro |
2008–2015 |
| Audi |
A6 |
1995–2015 |
| Audi |
A6 Quattro |
1995–2015 |
| Audi |
A7 Quattro |
2012–2015 |
| Audi |
A8 |
1997–1999 |
| Audi |
A8 Quattro |
1997–2015 |
| Audi |
Allroad Quattro |
2001–2005 |
| Audi |
Cabriolet |
1994–1998 |
| Audi |
Coupe |
1981–1987 |
| Audi |
Coupe Quattro |
1990–1991 |
| Audi |
Fox |
1973–1979 |
| Audi |
Q3 |
2015 |
| Audi |
Q3 Quattro |
2015 |
| Audi |
Q5 |
2009–2015 |
| Audi |
Q7 |
2007–2015 |
| Audi |
Quattro |
1983–1985 |
| Audi |
R8 |
2008–2015 |
| Audi |
RS4 |
2007–2008 |
| Audi |
RS5 |
2013–2015 |
| Audi |
RS6 |
2003–2004 |
| Audi |
RS7 |
2014–2015 |
| Audi |
S3 |
2015 |
| Audi |
S4 |
1992–1994, 2000–2015 |
| Audi |
S5 |
2008–2015 |
| Audi |
S6 |
1995–2015 |
| Audi |
S7 |
2013–2015 |
| Audi |
S8 |
2001–2003, 2007–2009, 2013–2015 |
| Audi |
SQ5 |
2014–2015 |
| Audi |
Super 90 |
1969–1972 |
| Audi |
TT |
2000–2009 |
| Audi |
TT Quattro |
2000–2015 |
| Audi |
V8 Quattro |
1990–1994 |
| Audi |
allroad |
2013–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Beetle |
1950–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
411 |
1971–1973 |
| Volkswagen |
CC |
2009–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Cabrio |
1995–2002 |
| Volkswagen |
Cabriolet |
1985–1993 |
| Volkswagen |
Campmobile |
1968–1974 |
| Volkswagen |
Corrado |
1990–1994 |
| Volkswagen |
Dasher |
1974–1981 |
| Volkswagen |
Eos |
2007–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
EuroVan |
1993–2003 |
| Volkswagen |
Fastback |
1966–1973 |
| Volkswagen |
Fox |
1987–1983 |
| Volkswagen |
GTI |
2006–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Golf |
1985–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Jetta |
1980–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Karmann Ghia |
1955–1974 |
| Volkswagen |
Passat |
1990–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Phaeton |
2004–2006 |
| Volkswagen |
Quantum |
1982–1988 |
| Volkswagen |
R32 |
2008 |
| Volkswagen |
Rabbit |
1975–1984, 2006–2009 |
| Volkswagen |
Rabbit Convertible |
1980–1984 |
| Volkswagen |
Rabbit Pickup |
1980–1983 |
| Volkswagen |
Routan |
2009–2014 |
| Volkswagen |
Scirocco |
1975–1988 |
| Volkswagen |
Squareback |
1966–1973 |
| Volkswagen |
Standard |
1945–1949 |
| Volkswagen |
Super Beetle |
1971–1980 |
| Volkswagen |
Thing |
1973–1974 |
| Volkswagen |
Tiguan |
2009–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Touareg |
2004–2015 |
| Volkswagen |
Transporter |
1949–1979 |
| Volkswagen |
Vanagon |
1980–1991 |
| Volkswagen |
e-Golf |
2015 |
- The CTA 8512 8mm Triple Square Socket can also be referred to as an 8mm XZN socket, 3/8" drive triple square bit, 12-point spline socket, European vehicle specialty socket, and metric triple square tool.
CTA Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of professional automotive specialty tools, offering a wide range of high-quality products designed to meet the needs of automotive technicians and enthusiasts worldwide.
Q: What vehicles commonly require the use of an 8mm triple square socket?
A: Many European vehicles, including Audi and Volkswagen models, utilize 8mm triple square fasteners in various components such as cylinder head bolts and drive train assemblies.
Q: Can this socket be used with a standard 3/8" drive ratchet?
A: Yes, the CTA 8512 socket features a 3/8" drive, making it compatible with standard ratchets and torque wrenches.
Q: Is the socket's material durable enough for high-torque applications?
A: Absolutely, the socket is constructed from chrome vanadium steel, known for its strength and durability in high-torque scenarios.
