How To Use A Torque Wrench For Beginners
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How To Use A Torque Wrench For Beginners
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Using a torque wrench properly is super simple! All you need to do is look up the torque specification for the bolt in your manual or online.
The correct wheel bolt spec is usually between 86 - 93 lb-feet, but I recommend using Google if you don't know it for your car.
This is the first in a series of "how to" tutorials for beginners. I'm covering all the basics, so don't be afraid to get your feet wet!
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I just updated this video with new info and discuss the ONE CLICK controversy: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJab2Jqhhaivo6g.html
@abysswatcher8818
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta tighten the back of that one wrench
@Mynamesalexa
3 жыл бұрын
I just replaced the upper control arms & ball joints on my Expedition. i did NOT torque my lug nuts. I had tires installed on my Mazda 3 wagon. I have a boat & Boat Trailer repair shop, so I can do routine maintenance on my own vehicles. When I changed the oil & filter, I rotate my ties on the Mazda 3 (and the other vehicles too.) I CURSED THE TIRE COMPANY! For using a torque wrench on the lug nuts. I had to use a breaker bar & a pole for all 20 lug nuts. The air gun got me nowhere.
@steveluera2109
Жыл бұрын
Hello. So, I "rented/borrowed" a torque wrench from O'Reilly's. Need to do head bolt to 44 ft lbs, plus 90 degrees. Did first 8 on one head to 44, moved dial to 55 so I could add the 90 degrees. Then went to second head. Dialed back down to 44. Busted bolt. Looking at instructions, which I didn't bother to do initially, it says that when resetting wrench, always go back to zero. Is this common knowledge? Because the guy at the store didn't say anything, and I've looked at a couple of videos online that also didn't mention this. Is that why my bolt busted, because it was still set at 55, or was that wrench just faulty?
@revmatchtv
Жыл бұрын
@@steveluera2109 Not sure what you mean by 'resetting' the wrench, but are you actually trying to torque down a cylinder head but you don't have a torque wrench?
GUYS REMEMBER TO DECOMPRESS YOUR WRENCH!!!!! AS THEY ARE SPRING LOADED AND LEAVING THEM WITH COMPRESSION WILL KILL/DESTROY YOUR WRENCH!!!! DECOMPRESS IT BACK TO ZERO
@revmatchtv
4 жыл бұрын
YES! Very important!
@sethh8892
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard that but never done it. Never haf issues either. Springs wear out from constant expansion and contraction, not from stationary placement. Similar situation: Think about the suspension on a vehicle. A vehicle can sit in a parking lot for 20 years, the springs don't wear out. But use it every single day, eventually the springs wear out (and break).
@sethh8892
2 жыл бұрын
Also think about valve springs. Valve springs are under constant load, that is not what wears them out. What wears the valve spring out is the constant expansion and contraction of the spring due to the camshaft's lift. Remember, every time the spring expands or contracts the atoms inside realign to form a crystalline structure. And crystals aren't very good at being springs, they tend to fracture and break.
@elDoober
Жыл бұрын
@@sethh8892 its funny you say that, but I feel like you're probably correct and this is just the remnants of a bygone era.
@Pintexx
Жыл бұрын
What does this mean
Thank you for the really quick to the point instructional video!🌹 I love how you show the viewer (while in focus) the proper way to set your torque wrench. Also the actual torquing was included in your video. Really helpful. Thanks again.
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The first time I used a torque wrench in ...god...2000, I confused inch lbs and ft lbs and broke off a water pump bolt in the 4G63 block on my Talon. That was also the day I learned how to drill out broken bolts! Great vid!
@revmatchtv
7 жыл бұрын
Eeeek! That's pretty bad! I've twisted off a couple bolts accidentally. Usually is the small ones. Thanks for stopping by!
@802Garage
7 жыл бұрын
I think I did that same thing once, but caught myself before actually breaking anything when it felt really weird. Lucky it didn't strip the block!
@aeromedical6750
2 жыл бұрын
@Fully Spooled - LOLOL. I’m quite sure you’re in a cast of thousands whose made that same mistake. I’ve stripped out my fair share of screws thinking I had my impact drive in reverse when it was actually on forward.
You explained it well, and simply for us who have never used a torque wrench before. I just purchased one today for torquing my spark plugs. Thanks for your help! Very much appreciated .
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Installing a trailer hitch and this video came in handy. Thanks for the clear, simple instructional. I don't know how it ended up on the front.
First time changing all car tire. Hopefully the wheels don't come off when I'm driving. This video helped a lot. You got yourself a subscriber!
I have a torque wrench for 30 years and never used it, didn't even know how. I finally purchased a new Harley and want to do everything the correct way. Did my brake pads all around and this video showed how super easy it is to set and use. I can't thank you enough.
@boostermoongazer
Ай бұрын
Me today!! I'm doing my brakes. 😬 Still nervous. Lol
Never broker or messed up a bolt in my car, but just got a torque wrench and want to make sure I use it right.
I was using my impact 2 hours ago to put my u joints on with a T30 bolt. Bought this wrench and now I’m here
Brilliant tutorial on the 1/2 drive torque wrench. Would have been sat here for hours trying to set the wrench to the correct torque. Thank you! 😁
@revmatchtv
5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Mechanic tightened security nuts to at least 200 NM with his impact wrench. The anti theft lug nut broke in three of the wheels when I was trying to swap summer wheels. Took me two weeks and a hell of a lot of youtube vids to cut them off. I do not care to repeat that experience again! :o Thanks for your video!
Thanks Bud. Used one a couple years ago. Tomorrow my employer is gonna ask me to do a task that will require a torque wrench. Don't wanna look like I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks. You saved me.
This is one of the best torque guidelines and how to properly using it thank you so much
Thank you so much for making this video. Very clear and concise. Excellent content👍
Thank you for this. I wasn't crazy about your beginning with over-the-top personality but the content is great. Again, thank you. And, I certainly also appreciate a comment, below, about decompressing the torque wrench for storage.
Thanks for the information I just bought in a torque wrench 1/2 inch so I can tighten up my lock wheel stud nuts on my 2013 Dodge Avenger Blacktop
Thanks for the info. I needed to use a torque wrench to assemble a new ebike, and I didn't know what it was or how to use it. Now I do!
Thank you!! Never used one of these and this was an easy to follow and understand video. Cheers!
Excellent video! Watched others and still didn't understand how to use the torque wrench until I saw this!
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Pitbullzz Glad it was helpful!
Great walk through on how to use it. I always wondered why the numbers located at the base. I purchased this tool to do my jeep rear differential gasket bolts to spec.
I learned something my Dad should’ve taught me as a kid. Thanks!
I really enjoyed this video especially after watching a couple others. This was short and to the point. Thanks!
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Would you be interested in a video on what torque wrench to buy? I'm thinking about making one.
Finally, a really simple video to follow. Thank you.
Simple, sufficient and direct is why I give this video 👍. Not to much and no (KZread chronic illness) of lacking information.
Easiest explanation for a torq wrench thanks!
thanks for the great info, it was very helpful on how to set my new torque wrench
Thanks, I just felt a new chain hair grow.
Always wondered how to do it, now I know. You have a new subscriber to boot!!! Thanks!!
Yesterday, a handy friend put the snow tires on two of my vehicles. I bought a torque wrench years ago cuz I thought it was neat even though I didn't know how to use it. My friend didn't know either so just sorta winged it. I said to myself ... " self I sez", I'll bet there's a video on KZread on how to work a torque wrench and here I am. Now I know what to do when I put my all seasons on in the spring.
I didn't realize that more than one click was bad. I am putting my summer tires on tomorrow. I will be sure to stop wrenching on the lugs after 1 click with my torque wrench. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks for your quick & helpful response!
My first time using the click type, thank you very much.
Very good - short and to the point. Thank you.
Gracias hermano. Un saludo desde Panamá.. me funciono perfecto tu video.. yo compre mi herramienta hace mas de 2 años, pero me daba miedo usarla y dañarla por no saber como usarla .. ahora si se como usarla.. mil gracias..
Very helpful short video, simple and easy understand. Thanks a lot.
Dang. That looks super easy!!! I originally wanted to know how to torque my oil pan drain bolt which is at 15ft-lb of torque. Looks like I’ll be using the 3/8” torque wrench for this application.
I was replacing a valve cover on a Chevy, and was just learning to use a torque wrench. I thought that when you hear a click or pop you stop, well I kept tightening until I hear a pop, and that pop was the bolts breaking off ! You live n learn.
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Oh no!!
Excellent video and quite helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this great instruction video.
Thanks for the post! I have both 3/8 and 1/2in and wasn't exactly sure how to dial them in
Extra simple. Good vid. thanx.
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome mate!
Thank you, I’m a beginner and this was very easy to understand
Thank you so much for the demo. About to use a torque wrench first time and I thought it would just slip once tight enough. i would have continued tightening since hearing multiple clicks would "reassure" me that it is tight enough, and probably break the bolt.
@revmatchtv
5 жыл бұрын
Just one click!
@revmatchtv
2 жыл бұрын
@Doug's Fun Gaming I explain the second click here kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJab2Jqhhaivo6g.html
Great video. so simple thanks.
Very clear explanation!
Beautiful explanation buddy! Greetings from Rosarito Baja California Mexico
Quality is A1! Great job!
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Put a few hours into this one.
well I Def need to get one for My audi a4 & I already know of at least 2-3 jobs I'll need it for. Nice vid. Thnx
Thank you for the informative video brother!
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
frank Zmonster Glad you liked it!
Thx for the vid sometimes simplicity is all that’s needed.
Appreciate this simple but effective video time to change spark plugs Thanks
Thanks for keeping it simple 👍
Thanks..very helpful for this beginner.
So helpful! Thank you for making this video!
Thank you this was very helpful🌺
Watched 3 other vids and they over explained and according to this vid the last one I watched was totally wrong lol yours was very simple
Hey Eric! I'm a great fan of the torque wrench , i use it on nearly every bolt to make sure, the next time I open up the bolt or nut, will loose easily! When i use it on the wheels i turn the steeringwheel a few degrees to the right side of the car so you never hit the fender ;) . I also use to let the wrench click twice because in some cases the wrench clicks but the real tightening torque isn't reached yet, so i proof it again!I don't think you overtorque it when you proof.
@revmatchtv
5 жыл бұрын
If you need to click it twice to achieve the desired torque it could be that your torque wrench is out of adjustment. I noticed that an old wrench I had consistently under tightened my bolts. I threw it away.
Thanks for sharing this info sir. I really appreciate your time to do this. 👍
@revmatchtv
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Thank you for the video, This video is going to help me allot.
Great video Eric!
@revmatchtv
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse!
Easy to set and do plus your video was very well explained. Cheers from NYC 🗽
@revmatchtv
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
very helpful ! thanks !
Top video. Helped alot
Short simple great, this is what we need. Any ideas why properly and ocasionaly used torgue wrench start to overtighting/not clicking sometimes??
Seriously every single time I ever work on something I over tighten and rip threads out, the worst has been the engine on my 85 cj7. Was changin my water pump got to the last bolt and snap. Took the ear right off the block, in the process now I finding a good torque wrench because I’m rebuilding g a 4.0 to drop into it. The torque wrenches I have now are from harbor freight and they barely click, so it’s easy to over tighten bolts. Looking into the craftsman.
Very straight to the point!!
I checked this vid just to make sure I was doing it right. Which I was. Thank you!
@revmatchtv
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎
Great video! Thank you
Great video thanks so much!!
few years ago, I installed spacer on my front wheels so more space for my rims to put my bigger brakes on it. i needed a Torque wrench to measure how tight the nuts are still got when the screwing gap is shorter with spacers so i know the maximum thickness of spacer i can get.
Great video thanks.
Overtorqued on my Honda Talon oil drain bolt and snapped the head off. Crapped my pants thinking the bolt would get stuck in the oil pan, but was able to get it out by putting my drill in reverse and "drilling" it out. LESSON LEARNED.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi I’m about to remove my KTM 1290 superduke r rear wheel nut and has a torque of 250nm!!! This will be my 1st time using a torque wrench so thanks for the video I know know how to use one 👍
Great video!!!!!👍👍
Whilst Changing the lug nut on my Prius, that I earlier snapped. Had to take callipers off so after all was done whilst tightening caliper back on.. Snap. 🤧
As a graduate, I broke an old specially hardened stainless steel bolt on a high vacuum vessel. I the tried a regular steel bolt, and sheared it off much before achieving the specified torque. I was able to get one of the specially hardened stainless steel bolts from a nearby shop and finished the repair work.
So simple Thank You
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
In my opinion, if you regularly work on different types of vehicles, just spend the extra money on a split beam torque wrench. They’re much easier to adjust, and have a 15 degree flex head to help avoid hitting things without an extension. Depending on the length and thickness of the extension, some people claim that it can affect the torque accuracy.
Now i know how. Thanks sir. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the info
great video, One thing i would mention is not to forget to zero out the torque wrench when finished using, so it stays calibrated.
@revmatchtv
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I made an updated video on this topic kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJab2Jqhhaivo6g.html
very detailed, thanks man
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Alfer Jumawan Glad it was helpful.
What I'd like to know is how picky these things are with staying calibrated. If they're gently used with care, will they stay calibrated, or do they have to be recalibrated on a regular basis?
This was great and really appreciated. Loved that you described what was going on and then showed us! Outstanding and thank you for helping me.
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Dude, awesome, thanks!
@revmatchtv
4 жыл бұрын
No problem! There's an update video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJab2Jqhhaivo6g.html
Excellent!
I once over tightened a buffer tube on an ar-15 which it required a pipe wrench and wd-40 plus a mallet to fixe it.
Great video
Awesome vid
My brother-in-law was severely injured using one of these. His periodontist recommended an expensive Water-Pik system to treat ongoing gum and teeth issues. He purchased one of these as a budget friendly alternative. Just a heads-up to everyone. The right tool for the right job.
Can appreciate the info👍🏿
Great video thank you
@revmatchtv
5 жыл бұрын
Hope it helped!
That's awsome you have a 240 I have one to!!!great video thank you.
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
Antonio Zapien They are fun cars! The turbo is currently out, but it’s going back in soon. Had to re-do the gasket and bolts.
@antoniozapien4192
6 жыл бұрын
RevMatchTV oh man that's crazy what turbo were you running ,I still yet have to experience the boost life!!!your 240 is clean man good job!! love the pignose!
@revmatchtv
6 жыл бұрын
It's a T28R OEM turbo. Thanks! I really dig the color too, courtesy of the previous owner.
I used a beam style torque wrench I got at a yard sale to torque the head bolts on my Talon when the head gasket went bad, 6 years later had the opportunity to test it on a Snap on truck and it’s actually accurate but I used an extension and didn’t adjust for that. Regardless the motor spun a rod bearing 🤷🏼♂️
Nice job.
I replaced my rover cover gasket and tightened the bolts I snapped one because I didn't know about torque. So I totghtened all bolts and went round again making sure no bolts were lose I didn't go mad trying to tighten but feel I done a good job no the least
Hi,,,sir thank u very much for your resbonse,,,,best regard to u