Rather than using conventional bolts, some automakers rely on torque-to-yield bolts for specific engines. But why are these ...

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This wrench has a handle on one end, a 72-tooth ratchet head on the other, and a backlit LED display with a control panel in ...

Part 1: A-ating Look at the Bolts and Studs That Hold Your Engine Together—We'd Really Be Screwed Without Them! Bolts, nuts, and washers: They're what keeps your engine, drivetrain, chassis—heck, the ...

After a decade of helping bang the drum promoting proper torque, it appears the effort has not gone to waste. Most fleets and truck tire service providers fully recognize the importance of tightening ...

When your foot is blue and your motor is reaching for the moon, we know what you're thinking: It's a good thing this engine's rock solid. At least we hope that's true. And as important as good-quality ...

A good torque wrench is an essential tool for even the most basic motorcycle maintenance and repair. It’s important to ensure that all of the fasteners on a motorcycle are tightened to specifications ...

All joints serve some purpose, or no one would have bought the fasteners and taken the time to install them. Consider the cost of failure anywhere from minor property damage to major loss of life or ...

There’s no need to use a torque wrench to tighten 99 percent of the nuts and bolts on farm equipment. But if you work on engines, transmissions, final drives or other assemblies that require or ...