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Old 01-22-2007, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by log673 View Post
When you say that adhering to the exact torque specifications is necessary, does this apply to regular maintenance items that I do often, like changing my oil? If so, I wasted a whole lot of money on wrenches, when I should just be using a single torque wrench to screw in every bolt.
No, you didn't waste your money. The wrenches are used to hold the bolt while you torque tne nut on the opposite end.

But a well-equipped tool box needs at least two torque wrenches, maybe three or four. And make sure the wrenches are calibrated in Newton/Meters. Under no circumstances should you use a ft/lbs wrench on a Mercedes!!!
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