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What's a good torque wrench to get? (jorts.horse)

submitted 1 year ago by fathermcgruder@jorts.horse to c/tools@lemmy.world

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What's a good torque wrench to get?

I want to replace the spark plugs in my car and I'm apparently going to have to torque them to 30Nm. #diy #tools

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[–] TopperCNC@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I've honestly always gotten satisfactory results from the el cheapos available at places like Princess Auto (the Canadian equivalent to Harbor Freight). I'm not a pro, just a weekend warrior, so saving some Canadian pesos is nice. For your application and needed torque, I'd get a 3/8" drive model and call it a day.

Well known brands will of course cost way more, but many will also tell you to buy nice instead of buying twice, so your mileage may vary.

[–] Yazer@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

This. My last torque wrench from PA was 19.99

Just remember to de-torque it when you're done to maintain accuracy

[–] fathermcgruder@jorts.horse 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@TopperCNC @tools Thanks. Yeah, I am probably overthinking it.

[–] TopperCNC@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

A very nice tool to own, even nicer when the sticker price is wallet-friendly!

[–] snap@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

They're great until the click just stops working and you shear a bolt. That said I still use them, just with constant skepticism.