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Originally Posted by JenTay
that sounds like good advice.
what 'range' should the 1/2 be? for wheels
what 'range' should the 3/8 be? for valve covers
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Torque wrenches tend to be most accurate in the middle of their range, not at the very low or very high ends. So, I would get a 1/2 drive that is rated for no less than 100 ft./lbs., preferably more. I'm going to guess mine is 100 or 120. For the 3/8, something less - I know that isn't very specific. I think my 3/8 is rated for 250 inch/lbs which is really low but I bought it for torquing smaller size bolts. Its really not going to be too critical as to what you get. Like I said, its not like you are going to be rebuilding engines, or maybe you are?? 
Scott
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