Do any of you use a torque wrench when changing your oils? A friend mentioned that it's a good idea to use one when reinstalling drain plugs. I have never thought it was necessary.

 

I use one, I have a tendency to over torque. I have ruined a few aluminum threads over the years...:i con_doh:

 

I haven't done coils but torque wrenches, in general, take away a lot of the guessing work.

 

I have two torque wrenches, one for low ranges, the other for sterner stuff. I don't use them on everything, but yes for drain plugs.

 

I use my torque wrenches a lot, especially on drain plugs.

 

I'm not a mechanic by trade, but I use a torque wrench on everything that had a torque spec. I have ever since I was a mechanic by trade. LOL. I figure if it was good enough for aircraft in the Marine Corps, it's good enough for the bikes.

Haven't broken a single thing yet with a torque wrench.

 

If it's got a torque spec, use a torque wrench. I've got one for 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 in drives. One stripped or broken bolt, plug, or stud will make you a believer.

 

Just make sure it's a good torque wrench. There are thousands of stripped threads out there from people waiting for the click no matter what.

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Yep, torque wrench's have loonnng handles and drain plugs are always well lubricated. Its wise to develop a bit of a feel for things too.

 

I go by feel on lots of things, but I still use torque wrenches on some things.
Drain plugs I tighten by feel, like lug nuts.
When you do some things often enough, feel works fine. If you feel uncertain, go ahead, torque 'em.