I use it on the filter too. I have this plastic cap that fits onto the wrench.

German spec. :tup:

ahh, yah, i know what you're talking about. ok.. huh.. i just hand tighten mine. :D


interesting indeed! :p

Sorry. :facepalm: Used to be an ASE Master Tech at one time. So I got a boat load of Snap-On tools.

That was a new floor coating put down about 4 years ago. Motorcycle kick stands, welding and ox/ace cutting play hell with floor coatings. :shakes head:

so seems like everyone is voting for snap on. Here's a more detailed question if you could buy 2 torque wrenches and are willing only to buy one "premium priced" torque wrench, what kind would you get : 1/2", 3/8"? and what min and max torque on each of them. i'm trying to have enough to tackle most projects on the Z

Thanks!

i find myself using 1/2" drive for lugs/suspension bits and 3/8" drive for the smaller projects (lower torque rating)... so you'll probably want to have both.

nice. you're a pro. :tup: me... just a weekend bolt-on guy... :ugh2: but have tools to do most work i would ever do on my car. :p

yeah I'll go with those two.

what torque range should i look for in each?

I assume higher max torque (like around 150?) for the 1/2" and maybe 10-100 for the 3/8"?

I have a 10-100 3/8 and a 1/2 50-250 (I believe). So far I've only ever used the big one up to 139 lb-ft.

Though if you ever plan on tightening axle nuts or anything like that you could push it beyond 200 lb-ft.

:tup: Thanks! Rep for the help!

Harbor Freight $20 1/2 inch 18 inch long. Works fine for me. Have done oil, diff fluid, sways, hfc, cbe, intakes all with it and no probs.