Just want to get a torque wrench for oil plugs on my Subarus. Can anyone recommend a decent one? probably buy it from amazon. Most likely 3/8. I believe the torque for subaru is only like 30 ft lbs. Thanks
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https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24330-8-Inch-ft-lb-13-6-108-5/dp/B00FMPKAD0
Tekton is decent, Taiwanese-made. I'd avoid the more budget amazon brands like Lexivon, EPauto. Used this one for a few years before switching to Icon.
Tekton is decent, Taiwanese-made. I'd avoid the more budget amazon brands like Lexivon, EPauto. Used this one for a few years before switching to Icon.
This is my choice. Made in USA. Precision Instruments made tons of these as sold by Snap-On. Serviceable. Durable. Not cheap, but worth it!
If that is all you need for I would use a torque adapter like this one. It has been tested as very good.
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-59-to-59-ft-lb-digital-torque-adapter-58705.html
Or you can get a Quinn 3/8 torque wrench for 35% off til 8/24/25 which is $45.50
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-20-to-100-ft-lb-click-torque-wrench-58994.html
I never used a torque wrench on any of my subaru oil drain plugs. If you replace the crush washer.. the washers are actually hollow and its very easy to tell when its done crushing.
more accurate for me then a clicker wrench being held in an odd position IMO.
If I was looking for one though I'd likely buy this one
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in...fessional-split-beam-torque-wrench-59108.html
more accurate for me then a clicker wrench being held in an odd position IMO.
If I was looking for one though I'd likely buy this one
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in...fessional-split-beam-torque-wrench-59108.html
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ty all appreciate it
Note, a quality beam torque wrench is useful vs. a click type in some situations. Especially when one needs to 'hold' a torque, such as with crush gaskets or stretching bolts. Example: rod and head bolts/studs.
25 nm is not 30 ft-lbs.
Lotsa good advice. I would only add that you may need a torque wrench with a lower range in the future, for spark plugs and such.
Or a higher range, for wheel lugs...
The HF deals right now are a super deal, IMO.
Or a higher range, for wheel lugs...
The HF deals right now are a super deal, IMO.
My 13 year old Neiko stopped clicking at the end of my brake job last month. I’ll see if I can clean it up and test it but for now it’s only for lug nuts that I’m well calibrated for.
I’ve had a 1/2” Precision Instruments 50-250 in my Amazon cart since the pandemic and it was as low as $120 IIRC. Now it’s doesn’t fit my immediate needs and at $220, I’m too poor.
Thinking I’ll probably get the Icon.
I’ve had a 1/2” Precision Instruments 50-250 in my Amazon cart since the pandemic and it was as low as $120 IIRC. Now it’s doesn’t fit my immediate needs and at $220, I’m too poor.
Thinking I’ll probably get the Icon.
thats 18ft-lb.
I really like my PI split beam 1/2" torque wrench.. made in usa.
if you dont need it immediately they go up and down in price often.
The ICON is a good alternative at 139.99
Also tekton and capri have similarly value priced split beam torque wrenches on amazon.
I have a couple of Precision Instruments (Snap-On branded) dial torque wrenches. Made the mistake of using one to torque the cylinder head on a motorcycle, and the head nut did the famous stick-slip CRACK, and the shock up into the wrench broke a small internal component on the wrench. Sent it off to PI, and they fixed the broken part, and sent it back with a calibration certificate. Mind you, this wrench is 20+ years old at this point, and now it's good as new.
+1 This is the way. Quality tools are a lifelong investment, buy quality.
The flex head is very useful, and the 10-50 ft lbs range should cover all your spark plug, oil plug, and other light torque requirements. I believe Precision Instruments makes the Snap-On torque wrenches for them if that tells you anything.
I was so impressed with these PI wrenches for precise spark plug work I invested in more of different useful torque ranges.
The flex head is very useful, and the 10-50 ft lbs range should cover all your spark plug, oil plug, and other light torque requirements. I believe Precision Instruments makes the Snap-On torque wrenches for them if that tells you anything.
I was so impressed with these PI wrenches for precise spark plug work I invested in more of different useful torque ranges.
The 3/8" drive ICON TW-2 Split Beam Torque Wrench . Can be purchased at H.F. well under $100 . AUTOMECHANIC recently purchased one with 40% off and posted pictures under the NEW TOOL thread ( page 259 ) . I too have it and has loud click and easy settings .
Just looked at H.F. site and there's $35 off all torque wrenches that ends tomorrow ( 24th ) . The ICON Professional Split beam 3/8" ( 20 - 100 ft.-lb ) is $99.99 retail and the 1/2" ICON ( 40-250 ft-lb ) is $139.99 retail . The 35% off makes the 3/8" $64.99 and the 1/2" at $90.99 before tax . H.F. has been good about returns and warranty . There's a LIFETIME warranty .
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Just got home with one of these myself. I didn't exactly need another torque wrench, but I wanted to try out the split beam. And 35% off was the clincher.
Let us know how you like it . Can't go wrong with the the price plus the LIFETIME warranty .
