Originally Posted by Carrameow

I have slightly modified the rule for observing Torque wrench specifications. My personal belief is thatthey are to ensure that you dont undertorque a nut or bolt. Therefore to be consistent with this philosophy, I always take the torque spec and multiply it by a slight factor based on the criticality of solving the problem at hand. Hence to solve the leaking gasket for 11 ft- pounds, I lean my entire body into it and then nudge it 3 more times.