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Old 05-25-2009, 08:07 AM
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Torque wrench? where can i get one and what do i need?
Hey guys,

i was in autozone the other day and needed a torque wrench for my 2002 X5, primarily for when i do oil changes and when i finally change my spark plugs..what i need to know is that size drive to get (1/2, 1/4, etc) and what range of pounds per sq foot do i need to work on the beemer? ie. 40-240 pounds, 100-300 pounds, etc?

Also where to buy one? is it cheap on websites? thanks!
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get a 1/2drive and get a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter for normal size sockets. up to 300ft. lbs is good. u can get a decent one for 200.00 at snap on or craftsman.
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You don't need one. Just wait until your elbow clicks, that means it's well-torqued.
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You don't need one. Just wait until your elbow clicks, that means it's well-torqued.

So YOU'RE the guy who tightened up my wheels before I bought my '03...


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So YOU'RE the guy who tightened up my wheels before I bought my '03...


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You don't need one. Just wait until your elbow clicks, that means it's well-torqued.
Problem: As I have got older I find my elbow clicks much sooner!
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get a 1/2drive and get a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter for normal size sockets. up to 300ft. lbs is good. u can get a decent one for 200.00 at snap on or craftsman.
...except for what the OP is looking to torque; an ~15 to 106 +/-
will cover oil changes, wheel tightening, etc. I use that lighter one for
stuff up to ~105 and a seperate tq wrench of ~70-350 for the serious
heavy stuff, though rarely. I also like the "click" style, but everyone
has their fave...

Any decent autoparts joint, Sears, the Net, etc.

I wouldn't being doing plugs anytime soon, imo...and they require
very careful torque application.
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whenever I need one, I got to Vatozone and use their borrow a tool program. I think it's totally free, provided you don't break it with your muscles.
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I was also think about getting a torch wrench.
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I too hit Autozone. Their loan-a-tool program lets you pay for it and then get a full refund when you bring it back. Not even a rental fee
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