To torque or not to torque?

[glider]

I intended to torque mine to spec last oil change. However, the HF inch pound click wrench I bought would not click. Good thing I tested it first! Returned it, second wrench will not click, returned it. Will be getting a more quality dependable wrench in the future.

I tightened the plug finger tight and snugged it up. Figured if it leaked I could snug it a touch more. No leak, new o rings.

I've had good luck with the Sears torque wrenches.

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[Jack Klarich]

H F and other lesser brand torque wrenches do not click more of a feel in the head of the wrench

 

[R_W_B]

H F and other lesser brand torque wrenches do not click more of a feel in the head of the wrench

That is true. You can hear it, but as Jack said it's a definite 'feel' kinda thing. Very easy to tell when it happens though. Actually my sears has a little of that feeling too, but a also an click sound.