Rather than using conventional bolts, some automakers rely on torque-to-yield bolts for specific engines. But why are these ...

Measuring torque when installing threaded fasteners is the best indicator of future joint performance, right? Actually, bolt tension is a better performance indicator, but measuring torque is far ...

This article has been updated. A torque wrench is a precision instrument designed to apply a specific amount of force to a fastener. Whether tightening head bolts on an automobile engine, lugs for ...

Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...

If you’re like me, you’re probably snapped a few bolts throughout your DIY career. Tightening fasteners feels like second nature right up to the point where a tightened nut or bolt becomes worryingly ...

While an analog torque wrench adequately fastens nuts and bolts to their proper tightness, a digital torque wrench represents an impressive upgrade in terms of accuracy. Whereas a standard torque ...

Do truck operators really need to perform a wheel retorque some short time after every wheel installation? The short answer is yes — unless you have a clearly defined wheel-installation procedure in ...