A torque wrench is an essential part of any DIY auto mechanic's tool kit. How do torque wrenches work, and how do you use one properly?

Torque wrenches A torque wrench (two types of which are shown in Figure 3-7) is designed to tighten a nut, bolt, or screw to an exact degree to avoid under-tightening or over-tightening things.

Most wrenches are as tough as nails, but torque wrenches are instruments first, wrenches second. If you want to buy just one torque wrench and get the most applicability, make it a 3/8-inch drive ...

We took three well-used torque wrenches to get calibrated to see if they really were still accurate ...

A torque wrench is a critical tool for anyone working with mechanical systems, ensuring that fasteners are tightened to the correct specification. But how does a torque wrench actually work? In this ...

A lot of bad things can happen to your car when the torque converter starts failing. Keep reading to find out these common torque converter problems and how to fix them. Almost no one thinks of it ...

We did some torque wrench testing to see how they stack up. See what we used and how they preformed in the April 2013 issue of Car Craft Magazine.

The torque wrench is probably the most often-used specialty tool. If you’re like us, you may still have your first torque wrench; we got our Craftsman ½-inch dr ...

There is a school of thought that says you absolutely do not need a torque wrench to mount scopes on guns or to mate the action to the stock. But for the very best job and for an eye-opening look ...

3. and 5. What to Do to Fix Overheating and Seal Damage It’s when you have a damaged torque converter seal that fluid leaks out and causes the overheating and damage.