IT ALSO HELP'S TO GET TO KNOW THE GUY'S / GIRL'S IN THE PART'S DEPARTMENT, WHEN I BY A NEW FILTER THEY ALWAY'S THROW THE WASHER IN FOR FREE.

 

r1b11963:

I bought mine at a local PepBoys. I believe it was around $25. I do not recommend those bending types. I think it would be difficult to be accurate with those. I bought one with a torque setting capability. Yes, Hash is right about making sure you reset the torque to zero after every use. It's all in the instructions that come with the wrench. Being an engineer, I understand the other issues Hash is pointing out, but I am also practical. I use the torque wrench as a reference tool. I perform my final check visually while running the bike for few minutes after the oil change. I also check for leaks beneath my bike when parked. Even if I was using a $500 torque wrench, I'd still perform visual inspections.

You do get what you paid for, and every price has it's proper application. For me, $25 for a torque wrench was a good price for my method and application.

 

I have never changed a crush washer on any engine during an oil change in the last 20+ years. This includes cars, trucks, lawn mowers, snowblowers and motorcycles.

 

Thanks 2wheels,Pepboys here i com.