How To Use A Torque Wrench For Beginners

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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[@revmatchtv]

I just updated this video with new info and discuss the ONE CLICK controversy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPKp2ueiqp8qac

[@abysswatcher8818]

Gotta tighten the back of that one wrench

[@Mynamesalexa]

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]

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]

@@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?

[@JayLupe]

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]

YES! Very important!

[@sethh8892]

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]

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]

@@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]

What does this mean

[@Justmi2cents]

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.

[@revmatchtv]

The Best Wheel Offset Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gna0h6uqdqeepM0

[@HungryH1951]

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 .

[@wolfganghellmann9167]

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]

Me today!! I'm doing my brakes. 😬 Still nervous. Lol

[@FullySpooled]

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]

Eeeek! That's pretty bad! I've twisted off a couple bolts accidentally. Usually is the small ones. Thanks for stopping by!

[@802Garage]

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]

@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.

[@theunfortunatespectacle7381]

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.

[@revmatchtv]

Top 5 Reasons To LS Swap On A Budget. Yes - I'm LS swapping my Mercedes. It’s such a bad idea, no one has done it before! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jZmWChpbJ0o8U

[@JeffreyWillis800]

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.

[@zmanhardin2018]

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

[@jlee6823]

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!

[@JakeRoberts-xk5ub]

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.

[@spencerperillo4079]

Thank you!! Never used one of these and this was an easy to follow and understand video. Cheers!

[@johnelumbaugh4386]

Thank you so much for making this video. Very clear and concise. Excellent content👍

[@sandersonleung]

Very helpful short video, simple and easy understand. Thanks a lot.

[@fordyford]

Finally, a really simple video to follow. Thank you.

[@azi3688]

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!

[@Patdu0818]

This is one of the best torque guidelines and how to properly using it thank you so much

[@terriwhyte8064]

thanks for the great info, it was very helpful on how to set my new torque wrench

[@livingawesome9856]

So helpful! Thank you for making this video!

[@alfredamos5474]

I really enjoyed this video especially after watching a couple others. This was short and to the point. Thanks!

[@revmatchtv]

Thanks! Would you be interested in a video on what torque wrench to buy? I'm thinking about making one.

[@aaronalmquist5505]

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.

[@johnmccormick9042]

Excellent video and quite helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this great instruction video.

[@CrippyCream45]

I learned something my Dad should’ve taught me as a kid. Thanks!

[@DanWinfield1]

Always wondered how to do it, now I know. You have a new subscriber to boot!!! Thanks!!

[@treezza2817]

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!

[@jimscheltema670]

Thanks for your quick & helpful response!

[@chakt2772]

Very good - short and to the point. Thank you.

[@ryanwarren6193]

Great video thanks so much!!

[@joshnadamproduction]

Easiest explanation for a torq wrench thanks!

[@Mc007Queen]

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

[@MrCanadave]

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 KZbin 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.

[@Bashr-ns4mn]

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]

My pleasure!

[@justaaveragegamer4k883]

Top video. Helped alot

[@gogaton]

Great video. so simple thanks.

[@cherylspringtime]

Thanks..very helpful for this beginner.

[@XuliangZhang]

Very clear explanation!

[@cloudEXE]

Thank you, I’m a beginner and this was very easy to understand

[@mispeltone]

Simple, sufficient and direct is why I give this video 👍. Not to much and no (KZbin chronic illness) of lacking information.

[@thywillgetserdone]

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.

[@pitbullzz9046]

Excellent video! Watched others and still didn't understand how to use the torque wrench until I saw this!

[@revmatchtv]

Pitbullzz Glad it was helpful!

[@richbum3725]

Thanks, I just felt a new chain hair grow.

[@HoneyBearLife]

Beautiful explanation buddy! Greetings from Rosarito Baja California Mexico

[@PRRKSTR]

Thank you for the video, This video is going to help me allot.

[@smartphonerepairwi775]

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.

[@Iskandar8243]

My first time using the click type, thank you very much.

[@ammaralamdar9444]

Thank you this was very helpful🌺

[@meh6953]

Thank you for the informative video brother!

[@revmatchtv]

frank Zmonster Glad you liked it!

[@cyspawn23]

Thanks for keeping it simple 👍

[@DerekBaranProductions]

Quality is A1! Great job!

[@revmatchtv]

Thanks man! Put a few hours into this one.

[@tyjordan4717]

Very straight to the point!!

[@amilcarcontreras7473]

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..

[@MegaDee911]

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]

Oh no!!

[@benjaminak98]

Great video! Thank you

[@mikeMcoa]

Thx for the vid sometimes simplicity is all that’s needed.

[@simply-tom]

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.

[@adanarceo4636]

Thanks for sharing this info sir. I really appreciate your time to do this. 👍

[@revmatchtv]

My pleasure!

[@MrOzell1]

Excellent!

[@Davmo80]

Appreciate this simple but effective video time to change spark plugs Thanks

[@timpresutto184]

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

[@sbrave]

Thanks for the post! I have both 3/8 and 1/2in and wasn't exactly sure how to dial them in

[@unclejay9205]

Extra simple. Good vid. thanx.

[@revmatchtv]

You're welcome mate!

[@davidazinger5639]

very helpful ! thanks !

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Great video Eric!

[@revmatchtv]

Thanks Jesse!

[@logan5326]

Easy to set and do plus your video was very well explained. Cheers from NYC 🗽

[@revmatchtv]

Glad it helped

[@acerides]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davidgesnaldo2685]

Thanks for the info

[@cal88usa]

Great video thanks.

[@connersnow298]

Awesome vid

[@edgarrivas6598]

Great video!!!!!👍👍

[@jase-barber-73]

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 👍

[@programmingchicago]

Thank you!

[@glenmartin2437]

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.

[@alferjumawan7012]

very detailed, thanks man

[@revmatchtv]

Alfer Jumawan Glad it was helpful.

[@jeffreylee8585]

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.

[@asaeed2484]

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]

Just one click!

[@revmatchtv]

@Doug's Fun Gaming I explain the second click here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPKp2ueiqp8qac

[@corysmith3420]

So simple Thank You

[@revmatchtv]

Appreciate that!

[@dinh71]

I checked this vid just to make sure I was doing it right. Which I was. Thank you!

[@revmatchtv]

Awesome 😎

[@wesleymaraman8771]

Dude, awesome, thanks!

[@revmatchtv]

No problem! There's an update video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPKp2ueiqp8qac

[@kuyamakel]

Now i know how. Thanks sir. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-ts6kg7nd6y]

Great video

[@snakemannn1744]

very good ,,, thanks ,,,

[@2strokemxclassics]

Good vid mate

[@revmatchtv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jc2462]

Thank you 🙂

[@stevenmcc2119]

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

[@d_t_8__102]

Great video. Thank you

[@revmatchtv]

You are welcome!

[@noahsiame3396]

Very helpfu

[@integralsun]

Nice job.

[@ryancornelius1007]

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.

[@foonchan6880]

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.

[@patrickamato8839]

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]

Glad it helped!

[@PrateekArya2011]

Knowledgeable

[@M3GAN3116]

Thanks 👍

[@herbastler]

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]

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.

[@DiligentDave1966]

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.

[@entrepreneurdaltonmiles1539]

Thank you

[@PBunyanOx]

Thanks bro

[@trailboss78]

Great video thank you

[@revmatchtv]

Hope it helped!

[@bigmikez3128]

Thank u bro!!