Torqe Wrench Use?

[Chris93SL2]

Hey Guys,

While working on my cars I realized I need a better torqe wrench, so I went and got one today. I got one that is rated 20-150 Foot Pounds, after reading the manual for the car I'm working on some clutch parts and things require less than 20 like 10-13 even. How do I torqe things this low poundage? Do I need a different Torqe Wrench? I read the instructions for my wrench and it says to not turn it below the lowest setting, in my stupidity I did this, trying to see if I could use it below that. Is it very likely that it is damaged or uncalibrated because of that error. Thanks


Also torqe specs in general are a range, like 23-28 for example is it better to stay at the low, high, or in the middle of the two numbers?

THanks

[CraigFL]

I have two because of this. One is a 1/2" drive for the higher torques ans the other is 3/8" for the inch-lb torques.

I doubt if you damaged it by turning it too low unless you tried to torque to 200 ft-lb or something. When you get your new torque wrench there will be some overlap on the ranges so you'll be able to check the other one.

If there's a range, I shoot for the middle, because there are always inaccuracies. You wouldn't want to overtorque a cap screw in aluminum threads especially!