Tekton Torque Wrench

[Dynasty]

Would the torque wrench offerings from Tekton be a good choice for a hobbyist that likes to wrench on his own cars? Most tasks will include lug nuts, oil drain bolts, oil filters, and other basic DIY maintenance.

 

[hillbilly slim]

I have one and seems to work just fine. Also have a few of their large impact sockets as well. Pretty happy with Tekton for now. I did research before buying as well.

 

[rustbucket5]

it seems to be the same one that princess auto carries. i have the PA version and has worked for me just fine

 

[maxcarp709]

What size torque wrench are you guys using?I need to get another 1/2" that will go up to 250 ft/lb

 

[lightning02]

torque wrench for oil filters?

but as for as the wrench goes if there the same ones HF sells then i wouldnt take it if it was free. i tried the HF one and it was a POS. and yes i do own HF/tekton/snap on stuff so i'm not a hater of any brand.

 

[lazer50]

Should be ok for your needs.on oil filters usually its recommended to tighten by hand til gasket seats then3/4 turn further depending what filter instructions suggest.some o ring type filters i.e.honda call for around 8 lbs and they have a specific t wrench for filters,doubtful diy guys have those.so using a torque wrench on lugs nuts is wise for example but that particular wrench wouldn't measure down low enough for filters if by chance your cars called for specs.its likely you would follow the hand tightening procedure.

 

[Kent_B]

My son has a 3/8" version that he uses for almost everything on his car except lugs. It seems to work very well. My only complaint with it is a funky locking mechanism on the handle. I may have to get one for myself when he has his own garage. I'd give it a 3.5 of 5.

 

[winlinmac]

I have the 1/2" Long Handle Version (25-250 ft lbs), I have myself tightening the nut at the bottom to get the torque setting steady, otherwise its easy to slip when applying force while turning the wrench. Quality is generally considered consistent when it comes to Tekton products though; I wouldn't hesitate to give them another try. Their warranty handling is also reliable. Never underestimate Tekton tools.

 

[Dynasty]

I was originally thinking the answer was the HF torque wrench. However, the more I research the more negative reviews I find regarding it's inconsistency. Some say theirs works great while others say it's junk.

 

[lightning02]

The difference might because HF recently changed to China COO for their torque wrenches. They used to be Taiwan just like the Tekton. The quality is noticeably lower now but they are still riding off the years of largely good reviews they received when they were Taiwan made.

the one i tryed 2 years ago was Taiwan made and like i said in my other post it was junk. i retuned it less then 24hrs later. i bought it bc everyone said good things about it but come to fine out it was junk. not sure if mine was junk or what but i wasnt going to take anther chance with it and i only wanted to use it for lug nuts and i wouldnt even trust it with that simple of a job.

 

[Mastercraft81]

Oil filters?
I would look for a used snap on, mac, matco, cornwell, or something like that. I picked up my 3/8 macto for $100. I would get a good one just to be safe.