Would you use this torque wrench on your BMW
04-28-2012, 06:39 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
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Too keep it short and simple, I recently paid a shop $150 to torque six spark plugs because I kept getting the ramdom misfire and failed the smog test because of that. With that said, never again will I try to tighten anything without a torque wrench again.
Would you buy this torque wrench (click on the link below) or would you spend an average of $80 or more on something else? Keep it mind, I will probably need it for oil changes and a few other regular maintenance for the car.
http://www.harborfre...l#pr-header-807
Any inputs is appreciated!
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Would you buy this torque wrench (click on the link below) or would you spend an average of $80 or more on something else? Keep it mind, I will probably need it for oil changes and a few other regular maintenance for the car.
http://www.harborfre...l#pr-header-807
Any inputs is appreciated!
Have a great day!
04-28-2012, 09:07 AM
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04-28-2012, 11:21 AM
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If you want to cover higher torque jobs,e.g.wheel bolts 120Nm, you will need a 1/2" drive with a higher range (20-150 ft lbs).
04-28-2012, 02:03 PM
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I bought a similar one from Amazon ( but a bit expensive) it looks exactly like the one I bought. I use it regularly and changed (removed and cleaned ) my rims and brakes with that.
04-28-2012, 03:38 PM
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I have and still use an old-school needle type torque wrench. Recently used it when replacing the spark plugs with no probs whatsoever.
04-28-2012, 06:42 PM
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this same torque wrench caused a nightmare for me more than once. Didn't work right. You do not need a torque wrench for small jobs and changing plugs is like a 1 out of a 10. Have you ever seen a tire shop put wheels back on with a torque wrench? I guess if you don't know how to torque something down and get the feel for it then sure you can use a torque wrench. I see a lot of guys wearing gloves to change a tire and spark plugs too. 