Torque wrench

[Mystic3]

Getting about time to change out spark plugs.
recommendation for decent torque wrench for the 22 ftlbs required without breaking the bank.
preferably click style.
TIA....

[D-O]

The CDI wrenches are good for the money. If you don't have something good in the 100 ft.lbs and down range then this would fit the bill: https://www.protorquetools.com/cdi-3...ch-dual-scale/

[eacmen]

The CDI wrenches are good for the money. If you don't have something good in the 100 ft.lbs and down range then this would fit the bill: https://www.protorquetools.com/cdi-3...ch-dual-scale/

+1 for CDI

[Feffman]

The CDI wrenches are good for the money. If you don't have something good in the 100 ft.lbs and down range then this would fit the bill: https://www.protorquetools.com/cdi-3...ch-dual-scale/

Ditto CDI. They manufacture Snap-On torque wrenches. My CDI, actually owned by Snap-On, is identical, except for the label, as my friend's Snap-On for about 1/2 the price.

Feff

[t44tq]

Definitely agree with CDI- haven't gotten one yet myself, but that's the one to get.

[Cubieman]

Another recommendation for the CDI.

[K-Dawg]

CDI is good. Precision is good. For this application, Tekton is probably adequate.

FWIW, the torque guide here on the forum says 17ft-lb +/- 2.2ft lb (204in-lb +/- 26.4in-lb, 23N-m +/- 3N-m) for spark plugs (with dry threads). You want to have the torque value near the middle of the wrench's range, and definitely not in the bottom 20% of the range. This is kind of in between a lot of common 1/4" and 3/8" torque wrench ranges. Something that goes to 250 or 300in-lb should work.

[jet_dogg]

I have a proto click style myself.

For the sake of transparency, tekton doesn't actually manufacture tools so it's in the same company as the big box wrenches I wouldn't personally spend money on.

[Mystic3]

Okay guys I see CDI seems to be the preferred wrench. When working to the very bottom end of the range of a torque wrench roughly 20 pounds for the plugs, is this wrench accurate at that torque.
Not too anxious to strip out head.

[K-Dawg]

Okay guys I see CDI seems to be the preferred wrench. When working to the very bottom end of the range of a torque wrench roughly 20 pounds for the plugs, is this wrench accurate at that torque.
Not too anxious to strip out head.

Which one? CDI makes dozens of torque wrenches.

If you're set on CDI solely for use on S54 spark plugs, 2502MRMH would be the one.

[D-O]

The wrench I linked to is rated from 10 - 100 ft.lbs. Accuracy is +/- 3% from 20% to 100% of full scale, so 20 ft.lbs. is the bottom of its accurate range. Fine for plugs at 22 ft.lbs.

[Estoril]

The wrench I linked to is rated from 10 - 100 ft.lbs. Accuracy is +/- 3% from 20% to 100% of full scale, so 20 ft.lbs. is the bottom of its accurate range. Fine for plugs at 22 ft.lbs.

Torque wrenches are least accurate at the low and high ends of their range.

[BlueBimmers]

For this application, Tekton is probably adequate.

That's how I went, can't beat price and has good reviews: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/best-torque-wrench/

[eacmen]

Which one? CDI makes dozens of torque wrenches.

If you're set on CDI solely for use on S54 spark plugs, 2502MRMH would be the one.

I own the following and have never needed a different model:

1501MRMH - 1/4
1002MFRMH - 3/8
2503MFRMH - 1/2

[cobra]

I have used Snap On, CDI, and Precision Instruments click-type torque wrenches.

They are all equally accurate across the full scale.

I prefer the Precision Instruments because it doesn't require holding down the lock ring when adjusting like the CDI.

Split Beam torque wrenches are even easier to use, but less precise. Good for higher torque stuff like suspension parts and lug nuts.