When performing mechanical work on a vehicle, it’s crucial to know torque specifications. They refer to the unit of measurement for rotational force, or twisting, needed to properly fasten nuts and ...

Every DIY mechanic should have a torque wrench at hand to prevent stripping and overtightening bolts. Many bolts used in the construction of cars and trucks are tightened to certain torque ...

A reliable torque wrench is one of the most important tools in any garage or workshop, especially when precision tightening ...

This story appears in the June 29 print edition of Transport Topics. Old habits are hard to break, but engine parts that are tightened beyond specifications can be easy to break. For many engine ...

A wall chart designed to identify the proper torque specifications for truck and trailer wheel ends is available from Webb Wheel Products. Recommended specifications are shown for 6-stud and 10-stud ...

General Motors’ next-generation 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 turbodiesel is said to make 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 pound-feet of torque at only 1,600 rpm. That’s what GM’s own 2017 global ...

We put some questions on torque wrenches and working with torque to some of the industry's biggest tool manufacturers, here's what they had to say When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Setting its sights on the top once again, Ford will equip its 2015 Super Duty with an improved, more powerful, second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V-8. Here’s the big news: This engine will propel ...